It was a record day at the opening around of the 2025 Zurich Classic. Shortly after twins Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard tied the tournament record at TPC Louisiana with a 13-under 59, PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo clipped them by one posting a first-round 58 in four-ball format to kick off the team event.

Rory McIlroy, playing for the first time since winning the Masters, teamed with Shane Lowry to shoot an 8-under 64 in better-play Thursday in the Zurich Classic, leaving the Irish defending champions six shots behind leaders Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Vetlo.

Rory McIlroy and partner Shane Lowry post a 64 which puts them six behind the leaders as they begin the defence of their Zurich Classic title.

Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo led the Zurich Classic after the opening round Thursday, while defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry were six shots back.

Golf Central examines Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy's opening round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where the non-Masters champion of the pairing was shining.