Name: Team Kevin Velo/Isaiah Salinda makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic
Uploaded: 2025-04-25T21:20:57.775Z
Duration: 31 s
Description: In the second round of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Team Kevin Velo/Isaiah Salinda makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

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In the second round of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Team Kevin Velo/Isaiah Salinda makes birdie on the par-5 2nd hole.

Team Kevin Velo/Isaiah Salinda makes birdie on No. 2 at Zurich Classic

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