Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry Tied for Lead at 2024 Zurich Classic

The 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans has reached the halfway point, and Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are making quite the impact in their debut as a team. The Irishmen have surged to the top of the leaderboard, sharing the lead with three other teams at 13 under par. With six teams hot on their heels, the competition is heating up at TPC Louisiana.

McIlroy and Lowry, A Powerhouse Duo

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have joined forces for the first time at the Zurich Classic, and their partnership is already paying dividends. McIlroy is full of praise for Lowry’s exceptional short game, and he credits Lowry’s skill for giving him confidence on the greens. As a team, they are a force to be reckoned with, making them a strong contender for the title.

The Third Round Battle

For the upcoming third round, McIlroy and Lowry will tee off in the final grouping alongside Aaron Rai and David Lipsky at 12:35 p.m. ET. The format for the round is four-ball, where both players on a team play their own ball and the lower score counts for the hole. It promises to be an intense battle with the leaders fighting to maintain their position at the top.

Watch Live Coverage

If you don’t want to miss any of the action, you can tune in to the third round of the 2024 Zurich Classic. Exclusive early coverage starts at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN+, with featured group coverage throughout the day. Golf Channel will begin their coverage at 12:45 p.m. ET, followed by CBS at 3 p.m. ET. Peacock will also simulcast Golf Channel’s coverage, giving you multiple options to catch all the excitement.

Complete Round 3 Tee Times

Here are the tee times for the third round of the 2024 Zurich Classic:

Format: Four-ball

Tee No. 1

• 8:14 a.m. – Nick Hardy-Davis Riley, Chandler Phillips-Jacob Bridgeman
• 8:27 a.m. – Vincent Norrman-Jorge Campillo, Kelly Kraft-Kevin Tway
• 8:40 a.m. – Nate Lashley-Rafael Campos, Chez Reavie-Brandt Snedeker
• 8:53 a.m. – Collin Morikawa-Kurt Kitayama, Peter Malnati-Russell Knox
• 9:06 a.m. – Brandon Wu-James Nicholas, Austin Eckroat-Chris Gotterup
• 9:19 a.m. – Chad Ramey-Martin Trainer, Brice Garnett-Sepp Straka
• 9:32 a.m. – Greyson Sigg-Chesson Hadley, Garrick Higgo-Ryan Fox
• 9:45 a.m. – Doug Ghim-Chan Kim, Matt Wallace-Thorbjorn Oleson
• 10:05 a.m. – Kevin Yu-C.T. Pan, Sam Stevens-Paul Barjon
• 10:18 a.m. – Dylan Wu-Justin Lower, Ben Taylor-Sean O’Hair
• 10:31 a.m. – K.H. Lee-Michael Kim, Matt Fitzpatrick-Alex Fitzpatrick
• 10:44 a.m. – Zac Blair-Marty Fishburn, Mac Meissner-Austin Smotherman
• 10:57 a.m. – Charley Hoffman-Nick Watney, Ben Kohles-Patton Kizzire
• 11:10 a.m. – Thomas Detry-Robert MacIntyre, Nico Echavarria-Max Greyserman
• 11:23 a.m. – Harry Hall-Scott Piercy, Keith Mitchell-Joel Dahmen
• 11:43 a.m. – Corey Conners-Taylor Pendrith, Luke List-Henrik Norlander
• 11:56 a.m. – Nick Taylor-Adam Hadwin, Patrick Cantlay-Xander Schauffele
• 12:09 p.m. – Callum Tarren-David Skinns, Zach Johnson-Ryan Palmer
• 12:22 p.m. – Davis Thompson-Andrew Novak, Ryan Brehm-Mark Hubbard
• 12:35 p.m. – Aaron Rai-David Lipsky, Rory McIlroy-Shane Lowry

Enjoy the thrilling action as the teams battle it out for the coveted Zurich Classic title. Update yourself with live coverage and witness the fierce competition firsthand!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Who are the current leaders at the halfway point of the 2024 Zurich Classic?

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are tied for the lead with three other teams at 13 under par.

When does the third round of the 2024 Zurich Classic begin?

The third round begins on Saturday, April 27, at TPC Louisiana.

Where can I watch the third round of the 2024 Zurich Classic?

You can catch live coverage of the third round on ESPN+, as well as on Golf Channel and CBS. Peacock will also have a simulcast of Golf Channel’s coverage for your viewing pleasure.