AVONDALE, La. – Fun and excitement. Good times and a lively atmosphere.
For once, they’re talking about the Zurich Classic, not just the tournament’s host city.
After struggling to attract star power during a quiet time on the schedule, the Zurich on Thursday will become the first official team event on the PGA Tour since 1981, when Vance Heafner and Mike Holland won at Disney World.
Based on the field assembled here – seven of the top 11, and 13 of the top 25 – and the increased media turnout, everyone is interested to see how the Big Easy stages an easygoing, freewheeling team format.