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Zurich Classic 2023 tee times, format, teams, purse, how to watch

By Cody Williams

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay pose with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 24, 2022 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay pose with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 24, 2022 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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Breaking down the Zurich Classic teams, tee times, format explanation, purse info and how you can watch the PGA Tour.

Fresh off of two phenomenal and loaded tournaments at The Masters and RBC Heritage, it’s now time for the PGA Tour’s unique trip to the Bayou at TPC Louisiana for the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. It’s the only team event on the Tour schedule, which makes it quite interesting.

Given the two preceding events, the star power isn’t crazy for this tournament but there are still some big names in the mix, including the returns of the 2022 champions at the Zurich, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele.

It might not get the same fanfare but, once it starts, this tournament is always easy to get into. So here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 Zurich Classic.

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Zurich Classic format 2023

With this being a team event, the Zurich Classic format is much different. There will be two rounds of alternate shot (Friday and Sunday) and two rounds of four-ball (Thursday and Saturday) for each team, meaning that two formats for team play will be in the mix. Meanwhile, there will be a cut as the Top 33 teams and ties will move onto the weekend to compete for the tournament title.

Zurich Classic teams, tee times 2023

The week after a two-week stretch of The Masters and elevated RBC Heritage, it’s no surprise that the Zurich Classic field is a bit week. Defending champions Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay are teaming up again and are joined in Avondale by the team of Billy Horschel and Sam Burns, the team of Max Homa and Collin Morikawa, the team of Tom Kim and Si Woo Kim, and the team of Sungjae Im and Keith Mitchell as the headliners.

Here’s a look at the full field and teams for the Zurich Classic.

Here’s a look at the tee times, teams, and pairings for the first and second rounds at the 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

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Zuirch Classic purse for 2023


The purse for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans is broken down by the team prize with each player on each team splitting the prize. The purse for the tournament is set at $8.6 million with the winner’s share of the prize money coming in with a team prize of $2,485,400, meaning each player takes home $1,242,700 from the winning team.

Zurich Classic odds 2023: Who are the favorites at TPC Louisiana?

Let’s take a look at the Top 10 favorites to win this week according to the odds for the Zurich Classic at FanDuel Sportsbook.

  • Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele (+290)
  • Collin Morikawa/Max Homa (+750)
  • Sungjae Im/Keith Mitchell (+950)
  • Billy Horschel/Sam Burns (+1300)
  • Tom Kim/Si Woo Kim (+1500)
  • Sahith Theegala/Justin Suh (+2100)
  • Kurt Kitayama/Taylor Montgomery (+2400)
  • Wyndham Clark/Beau Hossler (+2500)
  • J.J. Spaun/Hayden Buckley (+3200)
  • Nick Taylor/Adam Hadwin (+3600)
  • Matt Fitzpatrick/Alex Fitzpatrick (+3600)

Other notable odds in the field this week in Avondale include Thorbjorn Olesen/Nicolai Hojgaard (+3700), Tom Hoge/Harris English (+4100), Joel Dahmen/Denny McCarthy (+4600), Harry Hall/Akshay Bhatia (+7500), and Austin Smotherman/Harry Higg (+18000), among others.

How to watch Zurich Classic 2023: PGA Tour Live schedule, TV schedule and live stream info

This week’s tournament will be broadcast on PGA Tour Live, Golf Channel and NBC. Here’s a look at the day-by-day breakdown of the coverage for the Zurich Classic with streaming links for how to watch.

Thursday, April 20

  • PGA Tour Live, ESPN+ (8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET) – Main Feed (9 a.m.-3 p.m. ET), Featured Groups (8:45 a.m.-6 p.m. ET), Marquee Group (9 a.m.-3 p.m. ET), Featured Holes (8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ET)
  • Golf Channel, FuboTV and NBC Sports (3-6 p.m. ET)

Friday, April 21

  • PGA Tour Live, ESPN+ (9:15 a.m.-6 p.m. ET) – Main Feed (9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. ET), Featured Groups (10 a.m.-6 p.m. ET), Marquee Group (10:15 a.m.-3 p.m. ET), Featured Holes (9:45 a.m.-6 p.m. ET)
  • Golf Channel, FuboTV and NBC Sports (3-6 p.m. ET)

Saturday, April 22

  • PGA Tour Live, ESPN+ (8:45 a.m.-6 p.m. ET) – Main Feed (8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. ET), Marquee Groups (9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. ET), Featured Groups (9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ET), Featured Holes (9:15 a.m.-6 p.m. ET)
  • Golf Channel, FuboTV and NBC Sports (1-3 p.m. ET)
  • CBS, FuboTV, CBS Sports and Paramount+ (3-6 p.m. ET)

Sunday, April 23

  • PGA Tour Live, ESPN+ (10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. ET) – Main Feed (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET), Marquee Groups (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET), Featured Groups (11:15 a.m.-6 p.m. ET), Featured Holes (11 a.m.-6 p.m. ET)
  • Golf Channel, FuboTV and NBC Sports (1-3 p.m. ET)
  • CBS, FuboTV, CBS Sports and Paramount+ (3-6 p.m. ET)

Fans can stream the action throughout the week at TPC Louisiana on PGA Tour Live through ESPN+, which is available with a free trial upon signing up for a subscription to the service. Fans can also stream Golf Channel coverage on NBC Sports and the NBC Sports app along with the CBS coverage on CBS Sports and through Paramount+ as well.

There is also the option for the Golf Channel and CBS coverage to sign up for FuboTV to stream and new subscribers will be eligible for a 7-day free trial.

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