Zurich Classic of New Orleans: McIlroy and Lowry share lead with three other teams at 13-under

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is heating up as the teams of Davis Thompson-Andrew Novak, Ryan Brehm-Mark Hubbard, and Aaron Rai-David Lipsky have joined Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry at the top of the leaderboard, all sitting at 13-under par. The excitement continues to build as the tournament heads into round three, with all eyes on these top teams.

McIlroy and Lowry managed to hold onto their share of the lead after shooting a two-under 70 in alternate play on Friday. Despite some putting struggles from Lowry, the Irish duo finished strong with consecutive birdies to maintain their position at the top. Their performance has been impressive, especially considering the unique format of the PGA Tour’s only team event.

The competition remains tight, with Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, the 2022 winners, just one stroke behind the leaders. Other teams like Callum Tarren-David Skinns, Nick Taylor-Adam Hadwin, and Zach Johnson-Ryan Palmer are also in contention, adding to the excitement of the tournament.

The presence of McIlroy, the world No 2 ranked player, has drawn record crowds to the event, with fans eager to see how the action unfolds. With the tournament heading into the weekend, the stakes are high as the teams battle it out for the coveted title.

Don’t miss the thrilling action of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, with live coverage available on Sky Sports. Tune in to watch the best teams in golf compete for glory in this exciting team event.