Newly crowned Masters champion Rory McIlroy will return to action next week to defend his Zurich Classic of New Orleans title alongside Shane Lowry. The Northern Irishman has been at home following his historic victory at Augusta earlier this month,

It was the night before the 2025 Masters Tournament, and Nick Faldo and Ben Crenshaw sat on a back porch for a soiree typical for this time of year around here. Small, exclusive, deep-pocketed. A fireside chat between the two Masters winners was tabbed as the highlight of the evening.

It was the first time McIlroy competed in the event, but it proved worthwhile, as he and Lowry topped the leaderboard at TPC Louisiana. As well as earning another PGA Tour title, McIlroy and Lowry also pocketed a handsome £970,000 for their win in New Orleans.