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Rookies Salinda and Velo Lead Zurich Classic After Record-Breaking Start

Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo sit at 17-under through two rounds, maintaining their lead after setting a four-ball tournament record in Round 1.

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 24: Rasmus Højgaard of Denmark and Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark speak on the ninth greenon day one of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 24, 2025 in Avondale, Louisiana.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Shane Lowry of Ireland watch on the 18th green on day two of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 25, 2025 in Avondale, Louisiana.
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Overview

  • Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo shot a 14-under 58 in the opening round, setting a new Zurich Classic four-ball record.
  • The duo followed up with a 3-under 69 in Friday's alternate-shot format, holding a one-stroke lead at 17-under overall.
  • Defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are tied for 16th at 11-under, six shots behind the leaders after a second-round 69.
  • Danish twins Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, who tied the previous four-ball record with a 59 in Round 1, sit in third place at 15-under after a second-round 70.
  • The field has been narrowed to 36 teams following the 36-hole cut at 10-under, with notable players like Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama missing the cut.