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McIlroy and Lowry Surge to 22-Under with Stellar Moving Day at Zurich Classic

The defending champions carded an 11-under 61, highlighted by McIlroy’s dramatic eagle on 18 after a weather delay, to trail leaders Novak and Griffin by four strokes heading into the final round.

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 26: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is congratulated by Shane Lowry of Ireland after his eagle on the 18th green on day three of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 26, 2025 in Avondale, Louisiana.
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Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy celebrates making a 30-foot eagle putt on the 18th green in the third round of the PGA Tour Zurich Classic

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry shot an impressive 11-under 61 during Saturday’s third round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
  • McIlroy capped the round with a 30-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole, following a 90-minute lightning delay, to bring their total to 22-under for the tournament.
  • Shane Lowry contributed to the team’s momentum with an eagle chip-in on the par-5 seventh hole, complementing McIlroy’s strong back nine performance.
  • The duo sits four strokes behind leaders Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin, who remain in control at the top of the leaderboard heading into the final day.
  • McIlroy and Lowry aim to make history as the first team to defend their Zurich Classic title, requiring another low-scoring round on Sunday to close the gap.