At Glance
‣ Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn, unlikely leaders before the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, have a chance to secure their first PGA Tour victory, leading a competitive field into the final round.
‣ The duo, both from Utah and long-time friends, showcased exceptional teamwork to post a 12-under round of 60 in the fourballs format, positioning themselves atop the leaderboard at 23-under.
‣ The final round promises intense competition, with notable pairs like Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, among others, closely trailing Blair and Fishburn, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
Leaderboard heading into the final round @Zurich_Classic 🏌️♂️🏌️♂️
1. Blair / Fishburn (-23)
2. List / Norlander (-22)
T3. Brehm / Hubbard (-21)
T3. Lowry / McIlroy
T5. Yu / Pan (-20)
T5. M. Kim / K. H. Lee
T5. Echavarria / Greyserman
T5. N. Taylor / Hadwin— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR)
Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn? Yeah, not exactly the names everyone was betting on before the Zurich Classic of New Orleans kicked off. But here we are, Sunday night’s just around the corner, and these two are on the brink of snagging their first PGA Tour win. It’s kinda wild.
They’ve been pals for ages, back in Utah. Now, they’re outpacing golf giants like Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. Not to mention Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. They’re sitting pretty at 23-under with just the final round of foursomes to go.
Blair’s story? It’s like something out of a movie. The guy’s just made his PGA Tour comeback after a two-year hiatus, thanks to a shoulder injury. And Fishburn? The rookie’s only made the cut twice this season. Yet, here they are, shooting a 12-under 60 in Saturday’s fourballs. Talk about a dynamic duo.
They’re teeing off last today, right beside Henrik Norlander and Luke List from Sweden and the US, respectively. Their eyes are on the prize, aiming for that maiden PGA Tour victory.
But, McIlroy and Lowry, those Ryder Cup teammates, they’re not going to make it easy. They’re teeing off just minutes before Blair and Fishburn, in the group right ahead. The tension? You could cut it with a knife.
The leaderboard’s looking tight. Blair/Fishburn are leading, but List/Norlander are hot on their heels, just one stroke behind. And there’s a tie for third place. The competition’s fierce, with 18 pairings within five shots of the lead. It’s anyone’s game at this point.
Oh, and the local crowd’s favorites? Keith Mitchell and Joel Dahmen, plus the Canadian duo of Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin. They’re in the mix, too. And let’s not forget the Fitzpatrick brothers and Schauffele/Cantlay, who are starting a bit further back but still in the hunt.
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Now, for the nitty-gritty – the tee times for the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. They’re all set, from Doug Ghim and Chan Kim kicking things off, to Blair and Fishburn closing the show. It’s going to be a day packed with action.
And for those wondering how to catch this spectacle, in the US, you’ve got the Golf Channel and Peacock broadcasting the event. Over in the UK? Sky Sports Golf has got you covered, with coverage stretching into the night.
So, grab your popcorn (or, you know, a golf club). The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is shaping up to be a showdown you won’t want to miss.
