Irish Pair McIlroy and Lowry Win Zurich Classic of New Orleans After Play-Off

Irish golfers Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry secured their first wins on the PGA Tour this season in dramatic fashion at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The duo came through a play-off to claim victory over American pair Martin Trainer and Chad Ramey at TPC Louisiana.

Lowry’s birdie putt on the 18th green, set up by a superb chip from McIlroy, forced the play-off as they finished tied with Trainer and Ramey at 25 under par. Despite Trainer and Ramey’s impressive round of 63 earlier in the day, the lengthy wait for the play-off seemed to affect their performance as they fell short in the end.

In the play-off, McIlroy and Lowry capitalized on their opponents’ mistakes to secure the win, with McIlroy claiming his 25th career PGA Tour victory. Both players expressed their delight at the win and their intention to return next year to defend their title.

“It’s absolutely amazing,” McIlroy said, praising the support from the crowds and the fun they had throughout the week. Lowry also shared his excitement, acknowledging McIlroy’s contribution to their success.

The victory not only brought joy to the Irish pair but also boosted their FedEx Cup standings significantly. With the win, they earned 400 points each, further solidifying their positions in the rankings.

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