PGA Tour Brunch Coverage of Zurich Classic
NEW ORLEANS – Australians Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith defeated 54-hole leaders Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzelof South Africa with a par on the first hole of sudden death playoff to mark the first playoff in the event since 2017 when Smith and Jonas Blixt defeated Scott Brown and Kevin Kisner. With the win, Smith becomes the first player to win the event twice in the team format.
Partnering together for the first time, the Australian natives overcame a 1-shot deficit beginning the final round to close with a 2-under (70) and then win with a par on the first extra hole, the par-5 18th.
Runner-up Louis Oosthuizen was seeking his second career PGA Tour win more than 10 years after his 2010 The Open Championship title.
Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay combined for eight birdies in the final round to tie the record for most par-breakers in a Foursomes round since the Zurich Classic of New Orleans became a team event in 2017.
Defending champions Jon Rahm and Ryan Palmer finished seventh at 17-under (271).
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans switched from individual stroke play to the two-man team format in 2017 and is the only official FedExCup team event on Tour.
Zurich Classic Final Leaderboard
Marc Leishman/Cameron Smith 63-72-63-70—268 (-20)*
Louis Oosthuizen/Charl Schwartzel 63-71-63-71—268 (-20)
Richy Werenski/Peter Uihlein 65-69-68-67—269 (-19)
Billy Horschel/Sam Burns 63-73-65-69—270 (-18)
Keith Mitchell/Brandt Snedeker 66-71-64-69—270 (-18)
Keegan Bradley/Brendan Steele 63-73-64-70—270 (-18)
*Won with a par on the first extra hole, the par-5 18th