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Rookies Salinda and Velo Set Tournament Record to Lead Zurich Classic

The duo's 14-under 58 in the better-ball opening round puts them ahead as defending champions McIlroy and Lowry trail by six shots.

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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Americans Isaiah Salinda, left, and Kevin Velo, right, combined to fire a four-ball record 14-under 58 and seize the first-round lead at the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic pairs event

Overview

  • Kevin Velo and Isaiah Salinda fired a 14-under 58, breaking the Zurich Classic's four-ball record previously set in 2022.
  • The rookie pair combined for 13 birdies and an eagle, dominating the front nine with a 10-under performance.
  • Defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry posted an 8-under 64, six shots off the lead, with McIlroy recovering from an earlier illness.
  • Danish twins Nicolai and Rasmus Holgaard sit one stroke back at 59, while Morikawa and Kitayama are tied for third at 61.
  • The tournament's unique team format transitions to alternate-shot play on Friday, promising significant leaderboard movement.