{"id":12836,"date":"2024-05-01T12:15:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T04:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/news\/?p=12836"},"modified":"2024-05-01T12:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T04:15:33","slug":"mcilroy-and-lowry-win-pga-new-orleans-playoff-in-drama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/golf\/mcilroy-and-lowry-win-pga-new-orleans-playoff-in-drama\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry Secure PGA New Orleans Team Victory in Thrilling Play-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a dramatic turn of events, Rory McIlroy (34) and Shane Lowry (37) emerged triumphant at the PGA Tour&#8217;s Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Sunday, clinching victory in a thrilling play-off against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite starting the day seven strokes behind, the USA-French duo of Ramey and Martin staged a remarkable comeback with a stellar nine-under par round of 63, propelling them to the top of the leaderboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the pressure mounting, the final groups battled to reach the target score of 25-under, with only McIlroy and Lowry, former teammates on the Irish Olympic squad and in the Ryder Cup, managing to achieve this feat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a missed par putt by Lowry on the 17th, the Irish pair knew they needed a birdie on the 18th to force a play-off and equal the clubhouse leaders&#8217; score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Displaying their exceptional skills under pressure, McIlroy expertly drove down the fairway, setting the stage for a crucial approach shot by Lowry. McIlroy then delivered a superb chip, leaving Lowry with a straightforward five-footer for birdie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Raise it high, champs! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ab75vY4Whj\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ab75vY4Whj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PGATOUR\/status\/1784747427003568333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 29, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24hscore<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Ramey and Trainer awaited their fate after being off the course for three hours, the pressure was palpable on the first play-off hole, the 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite Trainer&#8217;s valiant efforts, Ramey&#8217;s errant 3-wood shot left them scrambling for par, while McIlroy and Lowry maintained their composure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Lowry&#8217;s approach found a greenside bunker, McIlroy&#8217;s precision ensured a chance for victory. Although Lowry narrowly missed his birdie putt, Trainer&#8217;s subsequent miss sealed the victory for the Irish duo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on their win, McIlroy expressed his elation, remarking on the incredible support from the New Orleans crowds and the joy of clinching victory alongside Lowry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Final leaderboard from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Zurich_Classic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Zurich_Classic<\/a> ?\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<br><br>1. McIlroy\/Lowry (-25)* ?<br>2. Ramey\/Trainer (-25)<br>3. Brehm\/Hubbard (-24)<br>T4. Higgo\/Fox (-23)<br>T4. Stevens\/Barjon<br>T4. Blair\/Fishburn<br>T4. Echavarria\/Greyserman<br><br>*Won in playoff<\/p>&mdash; PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PGATOUR\/status\/1784724084258984225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 28, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The victory marked McIlroy&#8217;s 25th on the PGA Tour and Lowry&#8217;s third, a significant milestone for both players. Lowry, acknowledging McIlroy&#8217;s contributions, humorously remarked on their shared success and the valuable boost in FedEx Cup standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In third place, the American pair of Ryan Brehm and Mark Hubbard narrowly missed out on the title, while overnight leaders Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn settled for a tied fourth position after a costly double bogey dashed their hopes of victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a dramatic turn of events, Rory McIlroy (34) and Shane Lowry (37) emerged triumphant at the PGA Tour&#8217;s Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Sunday, clinching victory in a thrilling play-off against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer. 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