Lowry pleasantly surprised to defend title with McIlroy

Lowry pleasantly surprised to defend title with McIlroy

Shane Lowry has admitted that regardless of Rory McIlroy's result at the Masters, he felt that his friend would not be in New Orleans to defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry set to defend title at Zurich Classic

When Rory McIlroy won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his friend Shane Lowry in April 2024, it was nothing but good vibrations for the Northern Irishman.

Shane Lowry doubted partner Rory McIlroy would show for New Orleans event after Masters win

McIlroy eager to get going again after private celebrations in London and Belfast

McIlroy and Lowry with work to do in Louisiana - Irish Golfer Magazine

Rory McIlroy may have been announced as the Masters champion on the first tee at the Zurich Classic but he and Shane Lowry have work to do if they are to become the first team to retain their title at TPC Louisiana. The pair carded an eight-under 64 in the Thursday four ball format to lie six shots behind Isaiah Salinda and and Kevin Velo who roared to the top with a course record 58, one ahead of the Hojgaard twins. McIlroy and Lowry had initia…