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Zurich Classic Format: How The Team Aspect Works

Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak shake hands after winning the 2025 Zurich Classic.

The PGA Tour heads to New Orleans this week for the Zurich Classic. This event is the only team tournament on the current schedule, with PGA Tour stars combining to compete for the title. Here is how the format works.

Thursday's first round will begin with a four-ball better-ball format. This means that both players in the pair will play their own ball for every shot. At the end of each hole, whoever makes the lowest score out of the duo, their score is counted towards the team total in relation to par.

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