Zurich Classic 2026: Odds, Schedule, Location, and TV Info
The PGA Tour heads to the Big Easy for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the lone team event on the season schedule. Until now the season was an individual contest between players, but this week a number of the best players will work together in a best ball and alternate shot format. Coming off a win at the RBC Heritage, Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex opened as the PGA golf odds favorites.
What Is The Zurich Classic of New Orleans?
The 15th tournament of the 2026 season, not counting last month’s alternate field Puerto Rico Open, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the only team event on the schedule. First played in 1938 the event changed to a team format for the 2017 edition. The field consists of 74 two-man teams (148 players) with alternating four-ball and foursomes rounds over four days.
Where Is The Zurich Classic of New Orleans Played?
TPC Louisiana in Avondale, a New Orleans suburb, became the host venue starting in 2006. However, damage to the course from Hurricane Katrina that year forced a delay until 2007. The tournament has been played on the TPC layout every year since. The 7,425-yard, par-72 track features plenty of water hazards, but it is considered one of the most scorable courses on the Tour.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans Schedule
A field of 74 two-man teams is scheduled to peg it up this week chasing the $9.5 million total prize purse. The tournament will be held over four days starting on Thursday, April 23 with the final round on Sunday, April 26. Rounds 1 and 3 are best ball while Rounds 2 and 4 are alternate shot. The cut is 33 teams and ties.
How to Watch the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
You can watch the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Golf Channel, CBS and ESPN+. Early round coverage on Golf Channel runs from 3-6 p.m. ET and on the weekend from 1-3 p.m. ET. Afternoon weekend broadcasts will air on CBS from 3-6 p.m. ET. Paramount+ streams CBS’s weekend coverage and ESPN+ streams featured groups and holes for the entire tournament.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans Betting Odds & Markets
Since the format is different from every other tournament on the schedule, betting markets differ slightly. The focus here is on the team with wagering options based on which pair of golfers performs better. The standard markets are available with the team of Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick topping the early outright PGA golf odds betting board.
The Fitzpatrick’s come in with serious momentum. Matt won last week’s RBC Heritage in a playoff over Scottie Scheffler, his second win in a month. Alex won his first DP World Tour title in March. Perhaps the most exciting team features a pair of major champions in Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry. Lowry won the title two years ago when teamed with Rory McIlroy. Five teams boast shorter than 20/1 odds on the early board.
Odds to win 2026 Zurich Classic
Matt Fitzpatrick / Alex Fitzpatrick +1201
Brooks Koepka / Shane Lowry +1401
Andrew Novak / Ben Griffin +1451
Sudarshan Yellamaraju / Ryan Gerard +1501
Michael Thorbjornsen / Karl Vilips +1802
Aaron Rai / Sahith Theegala +2052
Taylor Moore / Wyndham Clark +2202
Johnny Keefer / Michael Brennan +2252
Matt McCarty / Mac Meissner +2402
Davis Thompson / Austin Eckroat +2502
Haotong Li / Jordan Smith +2502
Marco Penge / Matt Wallace +2502
Mackenzie Hughes / Taylor Pendrith +3303
Keith Mitchell / Brandt Snedeker +3303
Kevin Yu / Tom Kim +3303
Hayden Springer / Alex Smalley +3303
All Other Teams Listed at +3500 or Higher
Alternate shot is more difficult than best ball, since one player’s mistake can impact the team. Teams with high strokes gained: tee-to-green metrics typically perform better. Also, chemistry is often considered a plus in a team format. Last year’s champions Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin have the third shortest odds while several teams from 2025 are back.
Backing an outright winner in a team format tournament has a lot of obstacles. Other betting markets are open and worth a look. Check out this golf betting resource to improve your chances of winning on the Zurich Classic.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans Leaderboard
For all things related to the PGA Tour visit their website for updated player profiles and a live leaderboard. Tournament scores are tracked in real time giving fans and bettors the feeling of being on the course. This week’s field includes 148 golfers paired in teams of two. The cut after 36 holes reduces the field to 33 teams and ties for the weekend.
Who Won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in 2025?
Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin both won for the first time on the PGA Tour with last year’s 1-shot victory over twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard. The winners finished at 28-under 260, just 2 swings off the tournament scoring record. Novak and Griffin scored par on the first eight holes of Sunday’s back nine before Griffin sank a 35-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole for the win.
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