Name: McIlroy and Lowry earn share of the lead at Zurich Classic
Uploaded: 2024-04-26T01:11:54.000Z
Duration: 509 s
Description: In opening-round Four-ball play at the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry carded an 11-under 61 to share the lead with Ryan Brehm/Mark Hubbard, Ben Kohles/Patton Kizzire and Aaron Rai/David Lipsky.

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McIlroy and Lowry earn share of the lead at Zurich Classic

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