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Are you willing to avoid the "tourist bubbles" and to discover the charm of the tiny cobblestone streets in the Old Town, to walk through the parks and pedestrian zones, to feel the smells, to hear the bells, to fill your bottle with fresh water at one of the 1200' fountains that Zurich has to offer, to hike in the nearby nature oases?

Cultural or Natural? Medieval or Modern? Onshore or on Water? Express or Extended? We offer you the best tours in Zurich and the most photogenic locations on different private and small-group tours!

ON SHORE, ON WATER, IN THE AIR

Duration:5-6 hours, adult - 75 chf / child - 40 chf, the best sights of zurich, duration: 2-3 hours/small-group, adult - 45 chf / child - 25 chf, a mix of culture and nature, duration: 4 hours/small-group, adult - 60 chf / child - 35 chf, lindt home of chocolate, cruise on lake zurich and old town walking tour.

1-Hour Cruise on lake Zurich

Audio Tour and Unlimited Tasting at LINDT Home of Chocolate

Small-Group ZURICH Old Town Walking Tour

110 CHF per Adult and 50 CHF per Child (All Inclusive)

BE THE GUEST OF THE QUEEN - VISIT MT. RIGI

Mount Rigi's majestic peninsula on Lake Lucerne is the perfect setting for an authentic Swiss mountain experience with unforgettable views of over 13 lakes and the spectacular snow-capped Swiss Alps. Located in the heart of Switzerland, Mt. Rigi can be quickly and easily reached from Zurich. It is the Swiss people's favorite mountain destination and can be accessed via Europe's first-ever cogwheel train.

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For a more personalized experience, we offer Private Tours and You are the Boss ! Whether you're an incentive travel company, a solo traveler, or a family looking for a more child-friendly experience, we are glad to be your choice.

 High above the clouds on Top of Europe ? Rotating or Cabrio gondola? A trip with the steepest or with the first Alpine cogwheel train? Hiking or swimming? A walk on Europe's highest-elevation suspended bridge or a stroll around the biggest waterfall?

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Local Experienced Guides

Our guides are young, dynamic but patient, punctual, and well organized. They are knowledgeable, multi-language speaking, and ready to answer any of your questions.

Environmentally Friendly

We take our responsibility to the environment very seriously. Most of the time we are getting around on our "own power" and by excellent electrified Swiss Public Transport.

WHAT MAKES ZURICH CHARMING AND SPECIAL

Because Zurich is well known as the country's economic and cultural hub and one of Europe's main financial and industrial capitals, it's easy to forget that it's also a delightful and fascinating place for tourists. Its many attractions include dozens of museums, a well-preserved old town filled with medieval and Renaissance buildings, nature at every corner, and enough art - both in and out of museums. Traveling to Switzerland? Planing an excursion to Zurich? Make sure you're not missing these sights and activities.

Swimming in the Lake and River

There are plenty of great places in Zurich where you can swim and cool down during the hot summer days. Many of these open-air baths are free of charge, some are perceiving a small fee of 8 CHF but you’ll benefit from a wardrobe, locker, etc. You can choose a […]

Lindenhof – an Oasis in the Heart of Zurich

Lindenhof is an oasis at the heart of the city that offers glorious views of the Old Town, Grossmünster, City Hall, the Limmat river, the University of Zurich, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Lindenhof was also the scene of numerous historical events. In the 4th century, a Roman […]

Hidden Gems of “Dörfli”

“Dörfli” is the local name for the eastern side of the Old Town and runs parallel to Limmatquai (the street along the river Limmat). On the Maps and Guide Books, you’ll find this area under the name “Niederdorf” and is a pedestrian zone. During the day, the many stores, which […]

Polyterasse – Top Views Overlooking the Old Town

The Polyterasse is located between ETH and University and offers top views over Zurich’s old town. To get there, you have to take a short ride with the nostalgic Polybahn funicular from Central. The pictures below, will help you to locate the funicular easier. Since opening in 1889, the Polybahn […]

Grill and Chill on the Lake Banks

The stunning Lake Zurich is perfect for a stroll year-round, thanks to its tranquil atmosphere. Backing lower Lake Zurich is a tangle of parks and gardens, collectively known as the lake promenade, that makes for a picturesque place to spend a couple of hours, especially during the sunny summer days. […]

Üetliberg – the Local Little Mountain

Uetliberg is Zurich’s very own “mountain”, from where you have beautiful views of the city and lake – and perhaps even a glimpse of the Alps. At 2,850 feet above sea level, Uetliberg towers over the rooftops of Zurich. The little mountain affords an impressive panoramic view of the city, […]

Waid – Breathtaking Views

The view from Waid is simply breathtaking. The best times to take the most beautiful souvenir photos are sunrise and sunset. Waid is a vantage point on Zurich’s Käferberg, which lies above the urban quarter of Höngg. Those who wish can walk in an hour or two from the city […]

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Welcome to the zurich insider, where your tours are lovingly curated experiences navigating through the immersive cultural landscape of zurich & switzerland, we're memory architects dedicated to assisting you in crafting unforgettable journeys tailored to your discerned taste for cultural immersion, from private tours in zurich through breathtaking swiss landscapes and charming villages and self-guided  hand-picked itineraries . your tours with us transcend the ordinary, going beyond the manufactured tourist attractions, from hidden gems and secrets to chocolate-scented strolls through zurich's cobblestone streets and the scenic wonders of switzerland's countryside.  welcome to a world where travel isn't just a destination—it's your most memorable trip through switzerland, where you arrive as a guest and leave as a cherished friend.  , be curious, start with a wish, find  your journey.

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Discovery Layovers & Transfers

Discovery layover & transfers.

On a layover in Zurich and want to make the most of your time in this charming city? Do you need a smooth private transfer to your hotel in any location in Switzerland? Our team is dedicated to providing hassle-free transfers from Zurich Airport and making your voyage smooth and seamless. 

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Tours from Zurich through the wonders of Switzerland, tailored to your wishes and interests. We go Beyond!  Guided Multi-Day Journeys starting from anywhere in Switzerland. 

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True luxury lies in the small, hidden details that make your Experience unforgettable. We take pride in providing a truly exceptional tour, from the delight of discovery to the peace of mind that comes with knowing your tour was carefully curated to your specific desires. We understand that leaving room for delightful  surprises is important, so we expertly blend our insider knowledge with your individual wishes to create a journey perfectly tailored to you .

WHY CHOOSE US?

Locally Owned and Operated A Zurich-based female-owned company  deeply rooted in local culture yet with int ernational flair. We highly prioritize flexibility on our tours, as well as maintaining discretion.

Global Insight, Local Heart  Our team's eclectic passions and interests create a powerful fusion of global wisdom, Swissness, and authentic connections to local destinations. We share our stories in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese & Russian.   

Personalized Excellence Embark on a Swiss Tour of a lifetime, where our dynamic hosts go above and beyond to tailor each tour to your unique interests and wishes. Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend, and experience an unforgettable Swiss Adventure.

Diverse Expertise, United Commitment Our team, with backgrounds in tourism, diplomacy, management, and more, is united by a shared commitment to delivering unparalleled service and memorable Swiss Tours.

Growing Together As a business rooted in the local Swiss community, we are committed to investing in the talent and creativity of our team and local partners. We strive to expand our offers for our guests continuously. 

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We take pride in exceeding your expectations. Our commitment to guest's satisfaction is reflected in every aspect of our service, ensuring your journey with us is not just any trip but a delightfully enriching experience.

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Meet the Founder, Samantha

☞ your local experience designer & guide - travel companion - friend, dear traveler, welcome to what promises to be a truly memorable holiday i am samantha, and i'll be your personal contact throughout your journey in zurich & beyond. i'm here to ensure you have an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. with my insider knowledge, i'll curate your tours based on your preferences, interests, and wishes, ensuring that every moment is perfectly tailored to you. so, what makes me good at what we do well, it's simple – i am passionate about travel, sharing my knowledge, cracking a joke or two, making new friends, and dedicated to providing exceptional service. i'm thrilled at the opportunity to show you zurich and switzerland in an entertaining, knowledgeable, and unique way, and i can't wait to meet you. keep exploring, and i look forward to hearing from you soon. warmly,  samantha samantha founder, host & friend in zurich.

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We had a phenomenal experience with Samantha. We all had arrived from a full day of meetings after a transatlantic flight, and I was slightly low energy and unsure if booking this team building experience tour had been a good idea. Enter Samantha with her incredible energy, joy, knowledge and humor. Within minutes, we were all energized and thoroughly enjoyed this unique and fun Experience. Samantha was incredibly accommodating to our needs as I changed the meeting spot on her several times and is such a good communicator. I would highly recommend spending a couple of hours with her to learn more about the beautiful town of Zurich

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1. Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate

2. Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

3. Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

4. Swiss Villages Grindelwald and Interlaken Day Trip from Zurich

5. Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

6. Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

7. Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

8. Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

9. FIFA Museum Entry Tickets in Zurich with Pick up

10. Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

11. Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

12. Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

13. Zurich Tuk Tuk Private Tour with Cheese Fondue and Wine

14. Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

15. Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

16. Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich

17. Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

18. Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

19. Private Photoshoot in Zürich / Luzern / Bern / Basel

20. eTukTuk Private Tour - Central Zurich and Surroundings

21. Daytrip to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe with EigerExpress Gondola Ride from Zürich

22. Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

23. Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

24. Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner

25. 3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour - Cruise on the Lake - Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

26. Swiss Cheese, Chocolates and Mountains Small-Group Tour from Zurich

27. City tour of Zurich with the city whisperer from CHF 21.00

28. Private Trip from Zurich to Vaduz in Liechtenstein & Swiss Heidiland

29. Best of Zurich and Surroundings - Extended City Sightseeing Tour

30. Mt Titlis Glacier Paradise Tour from Zurich With Lucerne

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Find your perfect adventure! We have 50 tours of Switzerland that start in Zurich, Switzerland. The most popular month is June, and tour lengths range between 4 and 15 days.

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Best of Switzerland

Good, but there was definitely a lack of information given to folk on the tour. As in what to wear, how strenuous it's going to be ... etc.

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Tailor-Made Private Swiss Tour to Golden Pass Line with Daily Departure

• Book With Flexibility This operator allows you to rebook your dates or tours with them for free, waiving change fees.

5 Day Zurich including Lake ferry, Cable Car, Mount Rigi, Grindelwald and Interlaken

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• In-depth Cultural

Magical Switzerland (Classic, 7 Days)

it was indeed a magical vacation. The tour company took care of everything ie our luggages, transport, hotels, train, breakfast and 5/7 dinner... so we did not have to worry but just enjoy and relax, Our tour guide was excellent, Helen. She overlooks on everything and very organized. Our driver Crystal was a very good one. I felt safe with the tour and I would not hesitate booking another tour with the company.

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Spectacular Switzerland

A lot of exciting adventures!

8 Days Switzerland Tour (Zermatt, Interlaken, Lucerne and Zurich)

Independent Switzerland Tour of Moutain Tops

The planning was great and easy to follow. We had great time. I do hope I could get the itinerary earlier so we can make additinal plan at each stop early on. And it would be great to have more transparency on the pricing also.

Contrasts of Switzerland (8 Days)

My wife and I had a really fun time on the tour. We saw a great deal and enjoyed experiencing the different regions of Switzerland. Our tour guide Stephanie was excellent. She was always available for questions

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• Sightseeing

Enchanting Switzerland - Small Group

It was an amazing tour. If you want a more personalized somewhat private tour, this is it! Our tour guide showed us a lot of exciting places, adjusted the tour despite the change in weather. I would recommend this to my family and friends.

5 Days Trip to Switzerland - stay in Lucerne and Zurich

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Swiss Chocolate Cycle

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• Walking Adventure

An Introduction to Switzerland

4 Nights Trip to Switzerland - Stay in Zurich

Scenic Switzerland Train Tour with Glacier Express, Daily Departure

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Excellent and unique experience

We booked a Globus tour to Switzerland via Tour Radar. The overall process was surprisingly easy. They provided many options for tours (with descriptions and reviews) so we were able to choose the one that was right for us. Tour Radar guided us through everything we needed to do via email and their website messaging. We will use Tour Radar again.

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Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

Europe's highest altitude railway station at 3454 metres.

Mount Titlis

World’s first revolving cable car offering you a magical 360° panoramic view.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Europe’s highest and largest snow sport destination at 3883 metres.

Glacier 3000

Amazing attractions: Alpine Coaster – the highest bobsleigh track, Husky sled rides & the snow bus.

Mount Pilatus

Known as the Mountain of Dragons, Pilatus boasts the world's steepest cogwheel railway.

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• 1 Zurich City Tour
• 2 Lindt Home of chocolate
• 3 Swiss Transport Museum
• 4 Mt. pilatus
• 5 Mt. titlis
• 7 Harder kulm
• 8 Grindelwald First
• 9 Matterhorn glacier paradise
• 10 Glacier 3000
• 11 Aletsch Arena
• 12 Diavolezza
• 13 Swiss Miniatur
• 14 Charlie Chaplin's World
• 15 Schilthorn
• 16 Sunnegga

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Luzern Interlaken Express

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The slowest express train in the world

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Bernina Express (train):4 h - 4 h 30 min

Bernina Express (Bus): 3 h

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Chalet Style Holiday - Interlaken

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Magic of Glacier Express

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Guided Day Tours by SWISS tours

Discover the best of Switzerland with guided tour activities.

Take a guided stroll through the Old Town, embark on a pleasant boat trip Lake Zurich, and visit the world's largest Lindt Chocolate museum with unlimited chocolate tasting.

Zurich Tour with Cruise and Chocolate

A super saver package combining Europe’s biggest waterfall along with an afternoon city tour of Zurich

Rhine Falls and Zurich City Tour

Discover the Europe’s biggest waterfall, and the Laufen Castle. Explore the medieval village Stein am Rhein on a guided walk.

Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein

Enjoy this classic combination of Zurich city tour by bus, guided walking tour of the Old Town with a one-hour boat trip on Lake Zurich!

Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise

Best things to see and do in Zürich

When many people think of Switzerland, the first thing that comes to mind may be its watches, the cheeses, or its top-quality chocolate but there’s a lot more than meets the eye to its most populous city, Zürich . Although it is located in north-central Europe, this city enjoys a favorable climate that isn’t as cold as other locations and it has been recognized as one of the least polluted places in the world along with having the highest quality of life. When you explore the characteristic city of Zürich on a guided free walking tour , you’ll understand why it has received all those outstanding rewards.

If you haven’t tried a free walking tour, Zürich is the perfect city to get to know what they are all about. Choose from a selection of tours from the GuruWalk platform that will focus on popular landmarks and monuments in the city such as, the Swiss National Museum, the Zürich Museum of Art, the FIFA Headquarters Building, the Centre de Le Corbusier, the Great Minster Church, and of course the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum. Then, you could check out the city’s other charms like the great local restaurants in the Old Town of Aldstadt, stroll up to the Lindenhof Park, take a boat ride in the beautiful Lake Zürich, or visit the prettiest chocolate shop in town, the Teuscher to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

The free walking tours with a local guide in Zürich have all been rated and reviewed by other tourists who have already done them. This way, if you have any questions you can read what other people have said about both the tour route and the guide so you can find the best tour that is most interesting for you. There are tours in different languages and they are scheduled at different times of day like the morning, afternoon, and evening . Other cities with guided free walking tours that you may want to check out are Genoa, Bex, or Leipzig. 

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Round 3 action from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans gets underway Saturday from TPC Louisiana. The Zurich Classic of is the lone two-man team event on the PGA TOUR schedule and boasts plenty of the game’s best, with five of the top 15 players in the Official World Golf Ranking heading to Avondale, Louisiana.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry kept up their strong play in Friday Foursomes to maintain their spot atop the leaderboard at 13-under par alongside the teams of David Lipsky/Aaron Rai, Davis Thompson/Andrew Novak and Ryan Brehm/Mark Hubbard. The 2022 champions Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele sit one back after posting the round of the day in an alternate shot. Saturday will return to the Four-ball format.

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1. Zurich Highlights Tour With Cruise and Lindt Home of Chocolate

2. Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

3. Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

4. Swiss Villages Grindelwald and Interlaken Day Trip from Zurich

5. Mount Titlis and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

6. Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

7. Mt Pilatus and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Lake Cruise

8. Zürich: Private Car Tour to Rhine Falls, Titisee and Black Forest

9. Swiss Alps: Interlaken and Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

10. Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich

11. Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein Half-Day Tour from Zurich

12. Zurich Old Town Walking Tour

13. Zurich Tuk Tuk Private Tour with Cheese Fondue and Wine

14. Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich

15. Zurich City Tour with Audio Commentary

16. Lucerne Day Tour from Zurich

17. Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

18. Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Mürren Private Day Trip from Zurich

19. eTukTuk Private Tour - Central Zurich and Surroundings

20. Tour in Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum with Pickup From Zurich

21. Daytrip to Jungfraujoch Top of Europe with EigerExpress Gondola Ride from Zürich

22. Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich

23. Mt Rigi and Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich With Boat Ride

24. Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner

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Zac blair and patrick fishburn lead, but rory mcilroy and shane lowry are lurking, plus more from saturday at zurich classic 2024, share this article.

After a fun, low-scoring day of best ball, Sunday’s alternate-shot format sets up an exciting and stressful final 18 holes of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale. However, before we get to the final round, we have to talk about Saturday’s third-round action.

Thanks to a near sub-60 effort, Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn, former teammates at BYU, hold the 54-hole lead at 23 under. They’ll tee off Sunday afternoon one stroke ahead of Luke List and Henrik Norlander and two strokes in front of the Ryan Brehm/Mark Hubbard and Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry teams — we’ll get to the Irishmen in a minute.

Zurich Classic: Sunday tee times, TV info

If you missed any of Saturday’s action, no worries, we have you covered. Here’s everything you need to know from the third round of the Zurich Classic, plus a look at some important information for Sunday’s final round.

Former BYU teammates go low

Patrick Fishburn of the United States and Zac Blair of the United States celebrate on the 18th green during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 27, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Blair and Fishburn were not messing around on Saturday.

The 123rd- and 326th-ranked players in the world, respectively, got it going early on Day 3, birdieing the par-4 opener and making eagle on the par-5 second. They’d add four more birdies before making the turn with a 7-under 29. With a sub-60 round in reach, Team Blair/Fishburn birdied four of the first five holes on the back nine and walked to the 15th tee box with a two-shot lead.

Fishburn knocked in a lengthy birdie effort on 15, pushing the pair to 12 under with three holes remaining.

However, if there’s such a thing as a disappointing 60, the pair from BYU failed to reach the 59 mark after three straight pars to finish the day.

“Yeah, just kind of rode Fish all day,” Blair told the media. “He played good. Started off super hot. Birdieing on 1, eagle 2, birdie 4, birdie 5. I mean, it was pretty textbook out there for him.”

Has this come outta nowhere? Yeah, kinda.

Blair had missed three straight cuts coming into the week with his best finish coming at the Sony Open back in January (T-30). Fishburn had missed seven cuts in his first nine events this year with no top 20s.

Both players are looking for their first Tour wins.

This duo goes way back … And now they lead @Zurich_Classic by one 🤝 pic.twitter.com/Hxx2akB6gL — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 27, 2024

Started slow, finished strong

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy share a laugh as they leave first tee during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

McIlroy and Lowry slept on the 36-hole lead, but when they teed off for their third trip around TPC Louisiana, they were toward the bottom of the leaderboard. After a par on No. 1 and a birdie on the par-5 second, the Irish tandem played the next four holes even par. A slow start, especially in best ball.

Then they got it going.

Birdies at Nos. 7, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 16 got them in a tie for third at 20 under, just three shots back of the lead.

On the par-3 17th, after McIlroy missed the green right, Lowry played a beautiful, flighted shot into a gusty wind and knocked it inside 10 feet but couldn’t convert.

A hole later, after McIlroy found the greenside bunker with a 5-wood on 18, the Northern Irishman nearly splashed his third in for eagle but settled for a tap-in birdie.

McIlroy and Lowry will tee off Sunday two back of the lead.

Vibes are high for Team McIlroy/Lowry 😂 They joined @Amanda_Balionis after round three @Zurich_Classic pic.twitter.com/zz4U78jLTS — Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) April 27, 2024

Low rounds of the day

Henrik Norlander of Sweden and Luke List of the United States react on the fourth green after a birdie putt during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 27, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Four ball is a great format to watch if you love birdies. Here are the teams that took it the deepest Saturday in New Orleans.

• Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn: 12-under 60
• Kevin Yu and C.T. Pan: 10-under 62
• Peter Malnati and Russell Knox: 10-under 62
• K.H. Lee and Michael Kim: 10-under 62
• Luke List and Hendrik Norlander: 10-under 62

The "What are you thinking?" moment of the day

Buddy, what are you doing? That’s one of the few things you just can’t do when you’re at a professional golf event.

What are we doing? pic.twitter.com/y5i446NNbQ — Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) April 27, 2024

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Broadcast information, format and final tee times

• TV Coverage: Golf Channel/Peacock:  1-3 p.m ET, CBS:  3-6 p.m. ET, ESPN+: 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m ET
• Foursomes (also known as alternate shot): Players will decide before teeing up which team member will tee off on odd holes and who will tee off on even holes (for example: Shane Lowry tees off on No. 1, Rory McIlroy tees off on No. 2, Lowry tees off on No. 3 and so on). The players will alternate shots until the ball is holed. Don’t expect the low scores we saw Saturday, this format is difficult.
• Final three tee times: Yu/Pan and Lee/Kim (1:33 p.m. ET), Brehm/Hubbard and McIlroy/Lowry (1:44 p.m.), Blair/Fishburn and List/Norlander (1:55 p.m. ET)

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PGA Tour Canadian duo taking Zurich Classic of New Orleans by storm again

A pair of Canadians find themselves towards the top of the leaderboard at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans once again.

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Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor know each other’s games inside and out, which explains why they are once again near the top of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans leaderboard at 12-under.

At last year’s Zurich Classic, the Canadians finished solo second at 28-under par, two strokes behind first-time winners Nick Hardy and Davis Riley. Their similar styles, in which they keep the ball in play and find a ton of greens, helped them soar up the leaderboard last year during Sunday’s alternate shot format with a 9-under 63.

“We rode the momentum after Sunday’s round last year. We were a little behind starting Sunday and made a great push there,” Taylor explained after their 3-under 69 during Friday’s alternate shot.

“So after two days, we are in an awfully better position. The forecast calls for a lot of wind, which it was today, so I guess we’ll be used to it, but it will be a little bit tougher. Hopefully, [on Saturday], we can get a good one there and then hold on for dear life on Sunday.”

Winds have gusted up to 25 miles per hour at TPC Louisiana Friday, and they will continue to blow that hard throughout the weekend.

That will create challenging conditions for the field, but the wind will not phase the Canadians.

“We’ll meet tonight, but I don’t think we’ll be concerned with what happens tomorrow. We’ll watch the hockey game tonight, hang out, have some fun,” Hadwin said.

“We’ll see what [Saturday] brings. We got two cracks at every hole [with the best ball format]. Yeah, keep giving ourselves birdie chances. Again, I love our games in this alternate-shot format. Just steady, don’t make a lot of mistakes, both putt very well. I think [Saturday] is more of a let’s make sure we’re in a position that we’re right there, and if we are, I like our chances.”

Every player in the field will look to make birdies Saturday, knowing that the pressure subsides with two balls in play per group. But the key to alternate shot is limiting mistakes and keeping yourself in position—something this duo does adequately.

“If we are out of position, we’re very smart about the next shot,” Hadwin added.

“Just trying to set up a chance to get up and down.”

Not only does limiting mistakes help, but familiarity with each other does too. That may explain why Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry , a pair of Ryder Cup stars, sit atop the leaderboard at 13-under.

But Hawdin and Taylor have known each other since their teenage years. They even played together in the 2018 World Cup of Golf in Australia, where they tied for fourth.

Yet, this marks their second appearance in the Zurich Classic, and so far, it has been a success.

“I felt like the first five or six years when this event had changed [to a team event], our schedules kind of didn’t really line up,” Taylor said.

“I remember I had a really good friend’s wedding, so I couldn’t come to this event. We came together last year, and we played great. So we decided to run it back, which is fun.”

The Canadians, like Joel Dahmen and Keith Mitchell , are having plenty of fun. But now they have their eyes set on winning the trophy come Sunday evening. Considering their similar styles, familiarity, and easy-going personalities, they have as good a chance as anyone to pull out a victory in The Big Easy.

Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Be sure to check out @_PlayingThrough for more golf coverage. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko as well.

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2024 Zurich Classic leaderboard, scores: Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry hold share of lead entering weekend

Mcilroy and lowry remain on top of a crowded leaderboard as competition enters its third day.

The 2024 Zurich Classic toughened up Friday after some relatively free-flowing play in the first round. Instead of best ball format where teams get to take the better of their players' two scores on each hole, Round 2 was alternate shot where teammates often left their partners in terrible positions.

Nobody, it seemed, was immune. Matt Fitzpatrick missed a shockingly short putt that his brother, Alex, had to clean up. Will Zalatoris flubbed a shot from the woods on a thick bed of pine straw that Sahith Theegala had to come in and try to address.

Even the co-leaders, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, had their moments. 

"I missed a pretty short one on 18 and then another one on the second," Lowry said. "I started to get a little bit into myself, but to roll that one in [at the fourth hole for par] was nice, and to play the last few holes the way we did was really nice, too.

"I think a bit of a lesson there for myself to kind of keep going and just keep trying and keep plugging away. We did that today, and I'm pretty happy how we finished."

How they finished was birdie-birdie-par to shoot a 2-under 70 and maintain a share of the lead after 36 holes of play at 13 under. 

It's a crowded leaderboard, though, which should make for a fun few days of play this weekend at the Zurich Classic. Let's take a closer look at the second round and what to expect on Saturday and Sunday.

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Not every team in this field is as tight-knit as McIlroy and Lowry, and while that can sometimes work against two players, in this instance of these two playing together for the first time at this event, it seems to be working in their favor.

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T5. Callum Tarren & David Skinns (-12) T5. Nick Taylor & Adam Hadwin (-12) T5. Zach Johnson & Ryan Palmer (-12) T5. Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele (-12)

Cantlay and Schauffele made a late run at this 13-under lead but bogeyed the par-5 last to fall into a tie for fifth. Still, they shot a round-of-the-day 67 in alternate shot and will be terrifying if they're anywhere close to the lead after best ball on Saturday.  For whatever reason -- perhaps because they are top 10 players in the world, perhaps because they play together all the time, or perhaps because they have so much experience in this format -- they have been among the best alternate shot teams at this event ever and hold the record in that format at 63. 

There is nobody I would trust more Sunday.

Rick Gehman and Kyle Porter recap Friday foursomes at the 2024 Zurich Classic. Follow & listen to The First Cut on  Apple Podcasts  and  Spotify .

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• Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry: 13/5
• Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele: 7/2
• Andrew Novak & Davis Thompson: 9-1
• Nick Taylor & Adam Hadwin: 10-1
• Corey Conners & Taylor Pendrith: 12-1
• Aaron Rai & David Lipsky: 14-1
• Ryan Brehm & Mark Hubbard: 16-1

I really like the Canadian duo of Taylor and Hadwin, who are 12 under and just one back of the lead. There are currently 39 teams that are within five of the lead, though, which is a crazy number. The bigger problem for Taylor and Hadwin is that they have two Ryder Cup duos ahead of them. Still, Taylor is one of the more underrated players in the world, and both of those guys can get scorching. If they can ham and egg it at the right time on Saturday, they could hold the lead on Sunday.

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The Zurich Classic is offering an $8.9 million purse with $1.286 to the winners. Here's the final breakdown of payouts.

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The PGA Tour shifted to southern Louisiana this week for its annual two-man team event. It's offering an $8.9 purse with $1.286 million to each member of the winning team.

Yes, this is the Tour's annual two-man team event, and it's drawn a few more big names than a typical year, headlined by Rory McIlroy dropping in to pair with his friend and fellow Irishman Shane Lowry. Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, winners here in 2022, are also back.

Here are the final payouts for the 2024 Zurich Classic. Note that each prize is for an individual, not the team total.

2024 Zurich Classic Payouts

Win: $1.286 million

2: $525,100

3: $343,762

4: $289,250

5: $251,425

6: $215,825

7: $180,225

8: $157,975

9: $140,175

10: $122,375

11: $104,575

12: $89,222

13: $74,849

14: $67,195

15: $61,855

16: $56,515

17: $51,397

18: $46,947

19: $42,720

20: $39,160

21: $35,600

22: $32,040

23: $28,489

24: $25,098

25: $22,784

26: $21,627

27: $20,826

28: $20,381

29: $20,025

30: $19,669

31: $19,313

32: $18,957

33: $18,601

34: $18,245

35: $17,889

36: $17,533

37: $17,177

38: $16,821

39: $16,465

40: $16,109

41: $15,753

42: $15,397

43: $15,041

44: $14,685

45: $14,329

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Former BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair lead Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Patrick Fishburn, right, hits from a bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Zac Blair, right, and Patrick Fishburn, second from right, finish off their round on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Zac Blair, left, fist-bumps the caddie of Patrick Fishburn after their team finished the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Rory McIlroy winks and smiles at the crowd after setting up a birdie putt with shot from the bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of the Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Rory McIlroy smiles after teeing off on the first hole during the third round of the Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Luke List, left, congratulates Henrik Norlander on the 18th green during the third round of the Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, tips his hat to the crowd on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. McIlroy and teammate Shane Lowry finished the round tied for third place. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Ryan Brehm reacts as his putt just misses on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. Brehm and Mark Hubbard are tied for third after the round. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Matt Fitzpatrick reacts as his putt just misses on the 16th green during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Zac Blair hits on the 16th hole during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Shane Lowry tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Former BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair shot a 12-under 60 in better-ball play Saturday to take the third-round lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour’s only team event.

At 23-under 193, Fishburn and Blair had a one-stroke lead over Luke List and Henrik Norlander, with the Irish duo of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry — tied for the lead after each of the first two rounds — two strokes back.

Fishburn and Blair, both winless on the PGA Tour, have been playing golf together since their junior high school days in Ogden, Utah.

“It’s kind of why you’re out here playing is to have opportunities like this,” Blair said. “I’ve been out here a handful of years now, so I know that they don’t come that often, and so we’ll do our best to go take advantage of it.”

Fishburn had three birdies and an eagle on the first five holes at wind-swept TPC Louisiana, where the wind gusted to 25 mph. Windy conditions are also expected for Sunday for the alternate-shot finale.

List and Norlander had a 62. List eagled the second and 11th holes.

“We just got in a really good rhythm early,” Norlander said. “I felt like we were both hitting fairways. Not necessarily hitting it really close, but it felt like early we had two chances on every hole.”

McIlroy and Lowry shook off a slow start to birdie seven of their last 12 holes. They shot 64 to join Ryan Brehm and Mark Hubbard, who also had a 64, at 21 under. Canadians Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin topped the group at 20 under.

“Look, it was a tough day,” McIlroy said. “Birdies were a little harder to come by today than they were on Thursday in the better-ball format. I think today was about staying patient knowing that the course was going to present some opportunities, especially on that back nine.”

Fishburn and Blair were a stroke off the tournament record.

“Just kind of rode Fish all day,” Blair said. “He played good. I mean, it was pretty textbook out there for him.”

They made the turn in 7-under 29 and birdied five of the first six holes on the back nine before finishing with three pars.

“It’s pretty easy to hit shots when Zac is always in the fairway, always on the green,” Fishburn said. “We ham-and-egged it really good today.”

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