Zurich Classic format
Definition
The distinctive team-based scoring format used in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour's only two-man team event, featuring four-ball (better ball) play in the first and third rounds, followed by foursomes (alternate shot) in the second and fourth rounds.
A match-play structure in professional golf that pairs players into teams of two, alternating between formats to emphasize both individual skill and partnership synergy on the course at TPC Louisiana.
Examples
The Zurich Classic format turned two rivals into reluctant roommates on the fairway, blaming each other for every bunker mishap.
In the Zurich Classic format, your partner's putt decides your fate – proof that golf marriages are just as volatile as the real ones.
Amateurs dream of the Zurich Classic format, until they realize alternate shot means no escape from their buddy's infamous slice.
The Zurich Classic format spices up the PGA Tour like adding hot sauce to a bland salad – unpredictable, fiery, and occasionally regrettable.