The 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans was an exciting tournament for golf fans, and the final round was no exception. On Sunday, April 28th, Americans Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown, known as the Clark-Hossler team, held on to their one-stroke lead to win the tournament.
Kisner and Brown started the day with a one-stroke lead over the team of Cameron Smith and Jonas Blixt. The two teams were neck and neck throughout the day, but Clark-Hossler managed to stay ahead. They finished the tournament with a total score of 27-under par, one stroke ahead of Smith and Blixt.
This was the first win for Kisner and Brown as a team, and it was a big one. They won $1.152 million in prize money and earned 500 FedEx Cup points each. Kisner said that the win was especially meaningful because it was his first PGA Tour win since 2015.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a unique tournament because it is played in a two-man team format. Each team plays alternate shot on Saturday and best ball on Sunday. This format allows for some interesting strategies, as teams can decide which player will hit each shot.
Kisner and Brown used this strategy to their advantage, making some key shots in the final round that helped them secure the win. Kisner said that he and Brown had a great game plan and stuck to it throughout the tournament.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans was an exciting tournament for golf fans. The Clark-Hossler team put together a great performance to take home the win. Their victory is sure to be remembered for years to come.
