The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is an annual professional golf tournament held in Avondale, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. Established in 1938, it has been held every year since 1958 and typically takes place in the spring. The tournament is played at TPC Louisiana and is sponsored by Zurich Insurance Group. It is organized by the Fore!Kids Foundation.
1938: Zurich Classic of New Orleans Inauguration
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans was first held in 1938.
1958: Annual Tournament Commencement
Beginning in 1958, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans became an annually held tournament.
1962: Departure from City Park Golf Courses
After a significant period at City Park Golf Courses, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans moved to a new location in 1962.
1963: New Chapter at Lakewood Country Club
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans commenced a new chapter in 1963 by shifting its venue to Lakewood Country Club.
1965: First Prize Reaches Five Figures
The first prize money for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans reached five figures in 1965.
1988: Prize Money Surpasses Six Figures
In 1988, the first place prize money for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans surpassed six figures.
1988: Farewell to Lakewood Country Club
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans bid farewell to Lakewood Country Club in 1988, concluding its lengthy tenure at that venue.
1989: Relocation to English Turn Golf and Country Club
In 1989, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans relocated to English Turn Golf and Country Club, marking a new phase in the tournament's history.
2004: End of an Era at English Turn
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans concluded its run at English Turn Golf and Country Club in 2004, marking the end of an era for the tournament at that location.
2005: Debut at TPC Louisiana
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans was first held at TPC Louisiana in Avondale in 2005.
2006: Temporary Return to English Turn
Due to damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans was temporarily moved back to English Turn Golf and Country Club for the 2006 tournament.
2006: Million Dollar Milestone
The first place prize money for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans surpassed one million dollars in 2006.
2007: Return to TPC Louisiana
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans returned to its home at TPC Louisiana in 2007 after a one-year hiatus due to hurricane-related damage.
2016: TPC Louisiana in 2016
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans was held at TPC Louisiana in 2016.
2017: Transition to Team Event
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans transitioned to a team event format in 2017, featuring 80 pairs.
2018: Format Change
In 2018, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans adjusted its format, with the first and third rounds played as fourball and the second and fourth rounds as alternate shot.
2022: Record-Breaking Prize Money
The winning team in the 2022 Zurich Classic of New Orleans split over $2.39 million, marking a new record for the highest prize money awarded.