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Rory McIlroy will make his first appearance since winning the Masters when he defends his Zurich Classic of New Orleans title next week.
McIlroy, 35, became only the sixth male player to complete a career grand slam when he edged out Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose in the first play-off hole at Augusta National earlier this month.
He missed this week’s RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour as he returned to Northern Ireland to celebrate the fifth major championship of his career.
Dreams do come true. pic.twitter.com/6WiHrVIjNl
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) April 14, 2025
However, Shane Lowry confirmed he will partner McIlroy once again for the team event in Lousiana, which they won last year in a play-off against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer.
“We’ll be there. I talked to him (Wednesday) morning. We’re good to go,” Lowry told Golfweek.
“To be honest, I didn’t want him to feel like he had to play because of me.
🚨UPDATE 🚨 Zurich Classic of New Orleans – 2025 Field (79 Teams)*Official Team Format | PGA TOUR
1. Rory McIlroy / Shane Lowry2. Wyndham Clark / Taylor Moore3. Matt Fitzpatrick / Alex Fitzpatrick4. Collin Morikawa / Kurt Kitayama5. Gary Woodland / Lee Hodges6. Billy… pic.twitter.com/ZArE4CGdXH
— Zurich Classic (@Zurich_Classic) April 19, 2025
“He’s not letting me down if he wanted to take some time. He feels like he wants to get back out there.”
The world number two is slated to play at the Truist Championship in Philadelphia next month before heading for the US PGA Championship the following week at Quail Hollow Club, a venue where he has won on four occasions.
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