Russ Cochran Returns to PGA Tour at Zurich Classic After Decade-Long Hiatus

Russ Cochran, 65, will make his first PGA Tour starts in over a decade at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. Teaming up with Eric Cole, Cochran will don the greens at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, just outside of New Orleans. A former Tour winner, Cochran’s return marks a rare appearance, as he only played three senior events this year. The Zurich Classic has a history of surprising pairings, and Cochran’s presence is no exception, as he earned his spot as a past champion, not through a sponsor exemption.

Zurich Classic of New Orleans: Team Format, Favorites, and Contenders

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans stands out with its unique team format, featuring two-player teams competing in different formats throughout the four rounds. The top 33 teams advance to the weekend, and the winning team earns 800 FedEx Cup points and two-year exemptions on the PGA Tour. A strong field is set to compete, including favorites Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, as well as rising stars Sahith Theegala and Will Zalatoris.

Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana: Your One-Stop Shop

The Zurich Classic returns to New Orleans for its annual tournament, featuring an 80-team field competing in match-play formats. This event offers players a unique opportunity to earn points while playing with a teammate and is the only one on the regular season schedule that is not stroke play. Don’t miss the action as some of the biggest names in golf showcase their skills in the Big Easy.

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