Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have committed to return to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans this spring and defend the 2024 title they won in the PGA Tour’s lone team event.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have committed to return to the Zurich Classic and defend the 2024 title they won in the PGA Tour's lone team event.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are returning to defend their title at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana

Defending champions, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have committed to return to the 2025 Zurich Classic at the TPC of Louisiana April 24-27.

Shane Lowry quizzed close friend Rory McIlroy about whether he had broken a rule in Monday's TGL match between The Bay and Boston Common, and it was Lowry who had the last laugh

Shane Lowry came in for some criticism during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after his wayward drive struck a marshal at the iconic Californian venue

Alongside Clark was Lowry and Ludvig Aberg, who won the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines on Sunday, held a clutch on the 14th to tie the hole with McIlroy, paving the way for Clark to be the hero and condemn McIlroy's side to another defeat.

While Rory McIlroy may have won their final round showdown in Pebble Beach, Shane Lowry got one over on his compatriot as The Bay edged out Boston Common in dramatic fashion in the TGL on Monday night.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have committed to playing in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where they will look to defend the title they won in dramatic fashion last year

Rory McIlroy's latest PGA Tour tournament commitment speak to his priorities this season after declaring his intentions to cut down on the number of events he plays stateside