Irish golfers Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry secured a thrilling victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after a tense play-off against American pair Martin Trainer and Chad Ramey. The final round saw Lowry sink a birdie putt on the 18th green, extending the contest as they tied with Trainer and Ramey at 25 under at TPC Louisiana.
Trainer and Ramey, who had an impressive round of 63 earlier in the day, faced a three-hour wait before the play-off, which seemed to affect their performance as they struggled to keep up with the Irish duo. Despite some tense moments, McIlroy and Lowry managed to clinch the win, with McIlroy claiming his 25th career PGA Tour victory.
Both McIlroy and Lowry expressed their excitement and gratitude for the win, with McIlroy praising the support from the crowds and the enjoyable experience of playing alongside Lowry. The pair also confirmed their intention to return next year to defend their title.
Lowry described the win as much needed and credited McIlroy for carrying the team, jokingly stating that he felt a bit guilty for taking the FedEx Cup points they earned. The victory not only solidified their partnership but also boosted their standings in the FedEx Cup rankings.
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