2026 Zurich Classic Thursday TV coverage: How to watch Round 1
How to watch the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Thursday, including full Zurich Classic TV coverage and streaming details for Round 1.
golf.comHere’s the latest I can share on Zurich Classic 2026 based on recent coverage:
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The event took place in New Orleans at TPC Louisiana, with teams competing in the PGA Tour’s only official team format, mixing four-ball and foursomes across four days. Defending champions Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak were in the field aiming to defend their title.[2][3][4]
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Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick were among the top teams to watch, after notable form this season, including a recent playoff victory for Matt at RBC Heritage. The Fitzpatricks were highlighted as a marquee pairing in multiple previews.[3][2]
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Live coverage details: rounds were broadcast on Golf Channel and CBS with PGA Tour Live streaming options, and there were dedicated schedules for rounds 3 and 4, including early TV windows and featured groups coverage.[2][3]
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Prize money for Zurich Classic 2026 remained around $9.5 million in total purse, consistent with recent years, with the payout distributed across participating teams.[7]
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Notable narrative themes included the continued presence of strong international pairings, and long-running teams like Brooks Koepka/Shane Lowry and other high-profile duos, contributing to a dynamic leaderboard.[5][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the official final leaderboard results and summarize who won, the final score, and any playoff details, with a quick breakdown of how the winning pair performed in each format (four-ball vs. foursomes). I can also share a concise watch-guide (dates/times by round) tailored to your time zone.
Would you like me to compile the final results and a brief recap? If you’re in Grapevine, Texas, I can convert TV/time details to your local schedule.[3][2]