'Drunken lunch' led to Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry teaming up for New Orleans

The tournament has been played in a team format since 2017. 
Rory McIlroy, left, and Shane Lowry of Team Europe at the Ryer Cup. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Rory McIlroy, left, and Shane Lowry of Team Europe at the Ryer Cup. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024 - 12:48
PJ Browne

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will team up for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in April. 

The tournament has been played in a team format since 2017. 

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