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Self-Guided Free Walking Tour of Zurich: All The Highlights

Heading to Zurich and want to make the most of your time there with a free walking tour? I have planned the ideal walking tour for anyone with half a day or a whole day in Zurich.

There is so much to explore on foot in Zurich, and this tour makes the most of all the highlights in Zurich, with lots of side options for those with more time and energy!

You can start the tour from anywhere on the map, but the following is planned from the main station – Zurich HB , which is easy to reach from anywhere in and outside of Zurich.

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Bahnhofstrasse Shopping Street

Head out of the Bahnhofstrasse exit of the Zurich main station and cross over to Bahnhofstrasse itself. This is the busiest area of town and a place where a lot of people go shopping for clothes and food.

There are a couple of places you might want to pop into here if you like coffee or chocolate. Vicafe makes some of the best coffee in Zurich , and here at the start of Bahnhofstrasse, you can pick up a quick takeaway coffee for your walk. There are a few others around town, so you can always grab one at Bellevue or next to the Fraumünster church too.

The other notable place is the Läderach chocolate store – they sell some of the best chocolate in Zurich and Switzerland. There are actually outlets of this chain all over Zurich and Switzerland, so you don’t have to get your chocolate fix here, but you can if you have time!

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Before we start the tour, I know some of you might still want to check out the options for a tour of Zurich with a guide. Sure, you can do this tour and still see everything. The problem is, you don’t get any background or insider info as you go along!

There are some great tours available in Zurich I wholeheartedly recommend, such as:

• A Historic Tour of Zurich (More history focused)
• Zurich City Highlights (All the Highlights)
• Zurich Scavenger Hunt (A unique spin on a tour)
• Zurich by Bus, Lake & Lindt Chocolate Museum Tour (Great Combo!)

Rennweg & Lindenhof Viewpoint

The walk along Bahnhofstrasse is really just a teaser for the stunning old town backstreets and viewpoint you are about to see. Head first up Rennweg, which is a wide shopping street that leads you slowly but surely into the true Zurich old town on this side of the Limmat.

Our first goal here is the Lindenhof park which provides a great spot for a quick break but also seriously epic views of the Limmat River, the other side of the old town, and the crown jewel of Zurich – the Grossmünster. It was also once a Roman fort, back when Zurich was just a baby. And, it was the place where the Swiss constitution was sworn in back in 1798.

You can also take a stroll around the park and check out the chess games that often take place in the back on a sunny weekend day.

From here we head deeper into the old town towards St Peter’s Church. But don’t forget to just look up and around as you walk.

There are lots of amazing old buildings, signs, details, painted rooves, and windows throughout this area.

St Peters Church & Fraumünster

You already get a peak at St Peter’s church as you exit the Lindenhof and head steeply downhill towards it. This is actually the largest clock face in the whole of Europe, so take a moment to be impressed by its sheer size. Of course, the age of this church, founded in the 9th century and being the oldest parish church in town is also something to ponder.

You can head straight to the church from here, or angle left downhill towards the river and the so-called Gemüsebrücke (vegetable bridge) where there were, and still are, weekly fresh produce markets held.

Behind St Peter’s is the next most impressive church, the Fraumünster (ladies’ church). This church was founded back in 853, if you can believe that. It was formerly an abbey for aristocratic women, hence the name.

I love hanging out at the Münsterhof square next to the church here and either taking a coffee at Vicafe or stopping at one of the other terraces for a drink in summer. The buildings around here are stunning, and it pays to take a moment to soak it all up.

Expensive Shops on Bahnhofstrasse

From the Münsterhof square, we make our way out of the old town, arriving again on Bahnhofstrasse. This time, we are at the top end where all the rich and famous do their shopping in Zurich. This is really what Bahnhofstrasse is known for.

If you want a break before continuing your walking tour here, Confissierie Sprüngli is a great stop for a bite to eat, coffee, cake or just a quick drink. They have seats outside in summer, but the main restaurant is upstairs. It’s also where you can grab one of Zurich’s most famous treats – the Luxemburgerli macarons.

The shops on Bahnhofstrasse include the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany’s, Versace, and Dior. So, you can certainly empty your Swiss bank account here quite easily. For us mere mortals, it’s a great place to window shop and watch the kinds of people who actually head into these stores.

What to Eat in Zurich (And Where To Eat It)

Lake zurich views & opera haus.

Walking further along Bahnhofstrasse you will come to a small park on your left called Bürkliplatz, but our goal is across the road at the lake. You can cross on the right-hand side of the park here, via a couple of confusing crosswalks. You will arrive at the ferry terminal, but take a quick peak on the right at Zurich’s lesser-known flower clock . It’s quite an unusual creation if you ask me, although there is also one in Geneva by the English gardens.

Now heading left/north back past the ferry terminal, walk towards Bellevue. There is a small elevated park area here where you can take some stunning pictures of Lake Zurich, and hopefully the Alps at the end of the lake. On clear days, when the so-called Foehn winds are blowing from the south, the mountains can be crystal clear here. I sometimes feel like I can reach out and touch them!

Another great spot for a break is on the left-hand side of the lake, just around the corner and right at Bellevue. There are a few small stalls where you can also grab a drink or snack here. Then walk down the stairs to the lake and take a load off, you have walked a lot already today!

Opposite this small park area is the famous Sechseläutenplatz, which is also home to Zurich’s Opera house. When there are no events being held here, Zurich provides lots of metal chairs to sit on and enjoy the hustle and bustle of daily life in this area. This is also where they burn the towering, explosive-filled figure called the Böögg in early April each year!

You can also pop into the Opera House or just take a photo, and continue on your long walk back via the other section of Zurich’s old town.

While I remember: another noteworthy stop on the other end of the square from the Opera Haus is a zany coffee shop called Felix . They have loads of cakes and treats all set in a very old-world interior.

Zurich Old Town & The Grossmunster Church

It’s time now to head back into the streets of Zurich’s old town and make our way to the Grossmünster church. There are lots of fun and unique stores in the old town, so take some time to do a little window shopping along the way to the church.

The Grossmünster stands proudly on a small hill above the Limmat river, with great views towards the other side of the river and the Fraumünster, where you were earlier in the walking tour.

The Grossmüster is known locally as “salt and pepper” because of the huge rounded towers on the top. If you take a look at the image above, I think you will see why! The modern version of the church was begun in the 12th century and completed in 1220. So, this is also a very old church by any standards.

One of the most notable parts of the church’s history is its role in the Reformation . It was here that Zwingli and Bullinger set things in motion dividing the church in Switzerland forever more.

It’s worth taking a peek inside the church. It is actually quite austere, with hard wooden benches and very little in the way of pomp.

There are some unique stain-glass windows from Sigmar Polke on the sides and some other more classic examples at the rear. And, if you are lucky, the Karlsturm church tower is open again and you can climb the 187 steps to the top for some epic views over the old town!

Niederdorfstrasse

The Grossmünster church is the gateway to Niederdorfstrasse, the most famous street in Zurich’s old town. This is actually the best section of the streets, so spend your most time here, and then veer off later on after the Swiss Chuchi restaurant.

The best part of Niederdorf for me is not only the shops, restaurants and bars on the street but also the pleasure in exploring the backstreets on the right-hand side.

This is where you should spend more of your time. Just duck into the alleyways and small side streets and you will find some amazing and unique shops, buildings and small squares. Places almost no one goes.

There are also a bunch of places to stop for a bite to eat or drinks such as

• Swiss Chuchi for fondue
• Raclette Factory for raclette
• Bodega Espanola for tapas
• Cafe & Conditorei 1842 for cake and hot chocolate
• Andorra for great beer
• Corazon for wine

And this is just a taste of what is hidden in this area.

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Giacometti halls or views from the eth polyterrase.

Once you get towards the last part of Niederdorf, it is time to head down to the Limmat River and walk along what is called Limmatquai. It is a lovely part of the city to stroll, stop for a coffee at a place like Gran Café Motta or even have a bite to eat at Franzos Coffee Shop .

This could be the end of your tour, but you have two great choices for a finale to this free walking tour.

• Cross over the river to the Zurich Police Station and discover the hidden gem that is Giacometti Frescos (Blüemlihalle). The painted ceilings in this building are one of a kind and a little nuts that they are in a police station. Just don’t go in while they are attending to a street demonstration as I did :> They might usher you straight out again!
• If art is not your thing, but you love epic views, and 45-degree train rides, then take the ETH Polybahn up from the end of Niederdorf (next to Starbucks). It might cost you a few bucks for the ride (you can walk back down again), but the ETH Polyterrasse offers some of the best views of Zurich, especially at sunset.

Yes, there is a whole lot more to do or see in Zurich, You could spend at least a week here getting to know this city, visiting many of its amazing museums , eating, drinking and more. However, this free self-guided walking tour is the best of the best all in one day!

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City Tour Through Zurich by Bus

• City tour taking in Zurich's highlights 
• Round trip in an air-conditioned coach
• Short stroll through Zurich's Old Town

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This classic city tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned tour bus takes in Zurich’s highlights: Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich Opera House, Lake Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH, Zurich University, Kunsthaus, Old Town, and Zürichberg.

The photo stops along Lake Zurich and in the Old Town  –  at the historical guild houses, St. Peter’s Church, Grossmünster, and Fraumüster  –  provide stunning photo opportunities.

The tour also includes a short ride up to the Zürichberg quarter, where guests are treated to magnificent views of the city, the lake, and the snowcapped mountains in the distance. A short stroll leads through the history-steeped Old Town, before the tour bus returns along the picturesque Limmatquai to the Sihlquai bus parking area. 

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Explore Zurich in a 6-hour Layover or in 1 Day

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If you have a 6+ hour layover at Zürich airport and find yourself heading for an airline lounge or looking for a comfy seat to park yourself, you are heading in the wrong direction. Six hours is more than enough to comfortably get a taste of Switzerland’s largest city, Zürich.

Zürich is well known for its world-class galleries and museums as well as for dining, atmospheric cafés, boutiques, beer gardens, and chocolatiers. You can’t experience all of this in a lay-over but if you follow my footsteps, you will not regret leaving the airport. And, getting out to the city is a sure jet lag buster.

Getting from Zurich Airport to the City

After exiting the aircraft, follow the signs to Baggage Claim and Exit. Once you will go through passport control and customs, follow the signs for “Train”. Zurich’s main train station, Zürich Hauptbahnhof Or Zurich HB, is only a 10-minute ride from the airport making a short Zurich day trip possible. You have an option to buy a ticket to Zurich HB or buy an all-day pass from one of the blue ticket machines. The day pass is for zone 10, which includes the entire city of Zürich and zone 21, which covers the way to the airport. It is valid for all trains, trams, buses, and boats within these two zones. With the all-day pass, you can hop on the Limmat riverboat along the river near the train station and get a different view of Zurich.

Since my layover started very early in the morning, and I only had a little less than 6 hours, I didn’t take boat rides in the river. But the bonus was that I got to see the early morning sun from the top of Lindenhof – more on that later – and I had all of the city to myself.

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Zurich Day Trip

Let’s start with our Zurich tour. After an easy 10-minute train ride from the airport, you will arrive at the Zurich HB, an architecturally beautiful station. You will see trains leaving for all major Swiss cities from here.

Remember to exit the station towards the right side – follow the signs to Bahnhofstrasse. Right at the exit, you will see this statue fountain – if you spot it, you exited in the right direction.

Walking straight from there takes you on to Bahnhofstrasse. No cars are allowed on this pedestrianized boulevard. It has trams running in the middle and extra-wide sidewalks on each side. Trees surround the street and provide shade for shoppers in the high-end boutique stores located throughout the boulevard. The long curvy Bahnhofstrasse follows the ancient course of the western city wall and happens to be one of Europe’s most expensive shopping streets, dotted with jewelers and designer boutiques.

Continue walking on Bahnhofstrasse for 5-7 minutes to the Rennweg which branches off in the left. That is if you walked non-stop, which is impossible with all the window shopping possibilities from the boutiques displaying designer goodies. As you look down Rennweg, you will see the iconic clock tower further away. Go to the end of the street where it starts to branch out into three other streets. At this junction, you will see stairs leading up to Lindenhof on the left.

Before heading up the stairs, turn right on Widdergasse to check out Augustinergasse with its romantic oriel-windowed houses. It’s a very colorful street and the windows reminded me of Malta where this structure is all too common. Walk the tiny Münzplatz and perhaps step into the beautiful and simple Augustinerkirche dating from 1274.

Now backtrack to the Rennweg and climb this short flight of stairs up the hill. You will be on Lindenhof, the oldest part of Zürich and site of a 2nd-century Roman tax collection post. It was very quiet when I arrived the early on Saturday morning. Almost no one was there except a couple of early riser tourists trying to capture a view of Zurich rooftop against the rising sun.

I heard the wide-open space gets busy during the day with mostly tourists and some old-timers hanging out in the shade of numerous trees scattered around. As you walk around, you get a great panorama over the rooftops and a view of the river with its many bridges and the iconic church as the backdrop. You will also see the Hedwig Fountain commemorating the 1291 defense of the town by the women of Zürich against Germany.

After taking pictures from Lindenhof to your heart’s desire, descend steeply via Pfalzgasse, and find yourself into a dense network of cobbled lanes, shops, and cafes.

You can get easily get lost in this western part of the old town with its many boutiques and cafes. The graceful spires both of St Peter’s, featuring the largest clock face in Europe, and the Fraumünster, a medieval church will play hide and seek with you appearing and disappearing as you walk through the cobbled picturesque alleyways. If you get a chance to go inside Fraumünster you will be spellbound with breathtaking stained glass by Marc Chagall.

Make your way through these alleyways to the Zurich Storchen, a ferry terminal in the middle of Zurich. From the ferry terminal, you get some amazing views of the old town. There are many small cafes and restaurants if you want to have a bite sitting on the riverbank while soaking in the views. Here you will also see two of Zurich’s main landmarks, the famous Fraumünster Church and Grossmünster, an iconic twin-towered Roman cathedral from 1200s.

From here, it is time to start making your way back to the train station. If you didn’t eat at the restaurants along the river, you can head to Sprungli, for a late breakfast or lunch; and shop for chocolate. From Sprungli, it’s about 5 mins walk back to Zurich HB.

Map of the Zurich Walking Tour

More Ideas for City Tour of Zurich

If you have more time here are a couple of ideas for you to add to the itinerary, which I didn’t get a chance to explore:

• Head to the Landesmuseum station for a one-hour cruise on the Limmatschifffahrt in one of the flatboats built to pass below the seven bridges that cross the river.
• Make time to spend a couple of hours exploring the exhibits, artifacts and the armory tower at the National Museum. The museum is right next to the Zurich main station. Keep it at the end of your itinerary so you can easily walk to the station for your train back to the Airport.

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12 comments.

madhu sharma December 14, 2019 @ 1:50 am

Wow Zurich looks awesome.thanks for sharing

Bliss Eatts December 15, 2019 @ 4:26 am

I’ve never been to Zurich, it looks like it would be a great city to visit.

judy February 19, 2020 @ 3:27 pm

i have a 12 hour layover in zurich next week. thanks for your suggestions

kelly June 6, 2020 @ 10:32 am

This is so much better than sitting in an airport for 6 hours. It must have been nice to have the city to yourself with no crowds. So peaceful and the perfect way to spend your time before your next flight.

Renata June 6, 2020 @ 11:22 am

Excellent post! Since the airport is so close and you can get downtown so quickly, it would be a shame not to explore Zurich on a layover.

Kendra June 6, 2020 @ 5:36 pm

Loved your photos! I went to Zurich nearly 20 years ago and don’t remember much, so this was a wonderful chance to revisit the city. When I was there, there were these neat benches around town to sit on, all wood cutouts shaped like different things–I think one was painted like a few men from a soccer team. Very cute! Love Zurich!

Sandy N Vyjay June 6, 2020 @ 7:52 pm

Reading about Zurich and looking at the pictures brought back pleasant memories of the city and Switzerland. Had spent a month on an assignment near Zurich a couple of years back. Really loved walking around the city, look at the river, and the ducks that swam in it gracefully. I have many memories associated with Zurich. It is so nice to know that it is possible to get a feel of Zurich during a 6-hour layover.

Freya June 8, 2020 @ 4:54 pm

This is so helpful Jyoti. I love that you give clear directions of how to get to the city centre from the airport and which walking route to take once you arrive. Zurich looks so pretty!

Jackie June 10, 2020 @ 12:19 pm

I’ve always wondered how to best make use of a longer layover without worrying about getting waylaid… With this turn-by-turn walking tour in hand, I wouldn’t hesitate to explore Zurich while waiting for a connection. Plus, I would love the chance to see the historic and scenic landmarks you described—especially the Augustinergasse windows and ancient Lindenhof. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

Kathleen June 10, 2020 @ 12:58 pm

So much to see. What a quaint city. I would love to explore Zurich before it wakes up. That breakfast looks amazing, although I’m afraid the famous Swiss chocolate would be calling my name the whole time I was exploring. Visiting the city is a much better option than sitting in the airport for 6 hours. So great that it’s so close.

NOBLETRANSFER July 6, 2020 @ 6:14 am

Its a great info. Thanks for sharing

Nobletransfer August 10, 2020 @ 5:14 am

Even though the city is small, there’s a lot to do, and you can easily spend a couple of days in Zurich. Thanks for sharing this amazing info

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2024 Zurich Classic leaderboard, scores: Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry among leaders after Round 1

Mcilroy and lowry headline a crowded leaderboard as the competition moves to foursomes for friday.

There aren't many firsts left for Rory McIlroy to achieve in his PGA Tour career, but he checked one off the list Thursday at TPC Louisiana. Making his debut appearance in the Zurich Classic, the 34-year-old looked like the seasoned veteran he is alongside Ryder Cup teammate Shane Lowry. The two fired an 11-under 61 in the four-ball format amid the windy afternoon conditions to sit with the teams of Ryan Brehm and Mark Hubbard, Aaron Rai and David Lipsky and Ben Kohles and Patton Kizzire atop the leaderboard after Round 1.

While this week marks McIlroy's first attempt at claiming the PGA Tour's annual team event, it also represents his 11th start of the year as he continues to play through some relative early season struggles. McIlroy had no issues in the first round as he drove the ball beautifully, struck towering iron shots and picked apart the par-72 layout in unison with Lowry.

"You know that you sort of need to get off to a good start, and thankfully we did," McIlroy said. "We were 4 under through 4, which was really nice to see, and from there you've got some momentum and you're just trying to keep it going. But for the most part today, we kept both balls in play. We were having two looks basically on every hole at birdie, and that's the way you need to play better ball. Everyone thinks it's maybe a bit more gung ho than that, but as long as you have two balls in play off the tee, two balls on the green, I think you're always going to do pretty well in this format."

The two began their days with four birdies out the gate and tacked on a couple more to turn in 6-under 30. A birdie on No. 10 was followed with a disappointing par on the par-5 11th, but that did nothing to dampen their spirits. McIlroy struck his best iron of the day into the 12th when he feathered an 8 iron against the wind and to tap-in distance.

Rory McIlroy drops it close from 163 yards to set up birdie and move Lowry/McIlroy 8-under and three back. 🎯🤌 📺: Golf Channel & @peacock | @Zurich_Classic pic.twitter.com/Z4Bv95PD8m — Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) April 25, 2024

Lowry picked him up on the very next hole with a birdie of his own to get the team to 9 under and added another on the difficult par-3 14th to get to double digits under par. With four holes remaining, the two appeared likely to overtake the clubhouse lead, but a couple middling pars to go along with one last birdie on the par-5 18th meant there will be four teams sleeping on the lead tonight before the competition transitions to foursomes on Friday.

Let's take a look around the rest of the leaderboard after the first round in Louisiana.

The leaders

T1. Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry, David Lipsky/Aaron Rai, Ryan Brehm/Mark Hubbard, Ben Kohles/Patton Kizzire (-11)

Outside McIlroy and Lowry, the top of the leaderboard is surprising, to say the least. Hubbard has notched a couple top 20s, a top five and has yet to miss a cut this season while Rai has been solid, but the rest of the lot haven't seen the weekend with much consistency. Hubbard's teammate, Brehm, has seven missed cuts in 11 starts. Rai's teammate, Lipsky, has missed eight cuts in 11 starts and is without a top 40. Kizzire has six missed cuts and a withdrawal in nine starts, and Kohles has six missed cuts and a withdrawal in 11 starts. Four-ball can hide deficiencies, but the same cannot be said for foursomes, which will be played Friday and Sunday. 

"Just like usual, we ham-and-egged it," Hubbard said. "I don't think either of us were feeling amazing about our games coming into the day, but we just feed off each other really well. We relax each other out there, and best ball is just a fun format. I didn't putt great last week, but he had a lot of holes where he snuggled it up there nice and close for par and it really freed me up. You just kind of get confidence that way, and I think even you watching me make some putts gave you confidence and you poured them in at the end."

Other contenders

T5. Davis Thompson/Andrew Novak, Thomas Detry/Robert MacIntyre, Cameron Champ/MJ Daffue (-10) T8. Sam Stevens/Paul Barjon, Garrick Higgo/Ryan Fox, Luke List/Henrik Norlander, Corey Conners/Taylor Pendrith, Zac Blair/Patrick Fishburn, Marc Meissner/Austin Smotherman, Callium Tarren/David Skinns, Keith Mitchell/Joel Dahmen (-9)

Detry and MacIntyre got off to a dream start by playing their first four holes in 4 under. After hitting a lull, the two turned it on and carded six back-nine birdies to shoot 10-under 62. MacIntyre has the team experience from this past fall's Ryder Cup, while Detry has been enjoying a very solid 2024 campaign. The staying power of all these teams on this leaderboard is interesting given the volatility of foursomes, but the two Europeans should be up to the task.

I think it's about leaving each other to it," MacIntyre said regarding Friday's strategy. "We're both good players, both know what we're doing with the golf ball. It's just trusting each other. If I hit a good shot, you hit a good shot. If you hit a bad shot, don't say sorry, you're not meaning to do it. You just keep walking forward and keep trying to hit good shots and committing to them and see where we end up. Can't really do anything about it. It's difficult because you might not hit a 5-foot putt until the 17th hole. It's completely different. All you can do is try your best."

2024 Zurich Classic updated odds, picks

Odds via Sportsline consensus

• Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry: 13/5
• Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay: 10-1
• Aaron Rai/David Lipsky: 15-1
• Thomas Detry/Robert MacIntyre: 16-1
• Andrew Novak/David Thompson: 16-1
• Nick Taylor/Adam Hadwin: 18-1
• Corey Conners/Taylor Pendrith: 18-1
• Joel Dahmen/Keith Mitchell: 20-1

Let's roll with the 2022 champion at 10-1. Schauffele and Cantlay burned a ton of edges on Thursday but kept themselves in it with a late flurry of birdies. They now transition to foursomes for two of the next three days where they were dominant a year ago. In 2023, the two fired a 9-under 63 in Round 2 and a 6-under 66 in Round 4 in this format. If they card something similar in the mid 60s tomorrow, they should be in business heading into the weekend.

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There was more alligator-related action from round 1 of the zurich classic, too., by eric mullin • published april 25, 2024 • updated on april 25, 2024 at 3:32 pm, scroll down to watch the video.

There was a course-invader during the opening round of the PGA Tour 's Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Thursday.

But it wasn't a fan who interrupted play.

As golfers were preparing to tee off on the 17th hole at TPC Louisiana, an alligator made its way across the tee box . And the creature certainly didn't appear to be in a hurry.

A GATOR showed up to the tee box at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans 😳 (via @PGATOUR ) | @Zurich_Classic pic.twitter.com/VGrv6DrYY8 — NBC Sports (@NBCSports) April 25, 2024

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The gator deserves some credit for not waiting until one of the golfers was in their backswing to take its stroll. That's great golf etiquette.

There was more gator-related action from Round 1, too. The PGA Tour shared video of an alligator sliding into a pond near one of the greens.

Slip 'n slide (Gator version) 💦🐊 https://t.co/JXTY07Vz6i pic.twitter.com/45ATuyGO9A — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 25, 2024

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Alligators have long been known to make their presence felt at the Avondale, Louisiana, course. As the broadcast alluded to in the first video, a three-legged gator named "Tripod" has turned into an unofficial course mascot.

The Zurich Classic, which is a team event that features two rounds of fourball and two rounds of foursomes, runs from Thursday to Sunday.

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There are some familiar names on top of the leaderboard after 36 holes.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are one of the four teams tied for the lead at the halfway point of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The duo sits at 13 under along with Davis Thompson and Andrew Novak, Ryan Brehm and Mark Hubbard as well as Aaron Rai and David Lipsky.

While those are the names at the top, there were a few notable teams who went home early after missing the cut.

The golf course, located in Avondale, is a par-72 track measuring 7,425 yards designed by Pete Dye.

The purse at the Zurich Classic is $8.9 million with $1,286,050 million going to each member of the winning team. The winners will also receive 400 FedEx Cup points each.

Davis Riley and Nick Hardy are the defending champions. This time around, they are among the groups tied for 32nd at 8 under, making the cut on the weekend.

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From tee times to TV and streaming info, here’s everything you need to know for the third round of the 2024 Zurich Classic. All times listed are ET.

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Saturday, April 27

Golf Channel/ Peacock : 1-3 p.m

CBS: 3-6 p.m.

Sirius XM: 1-6 p.m

ESPN+ : 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m

Sunday, April 28

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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 Thursday TV coverage: How to watch Round 1

The Zurich Classic is the only team event on the PGA Tour schedule.

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The 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans begins Thursday morning with the opening round in Louisiana. Here’s what you need to know to watch Round 1 on TV or online, including complete Zurich Classic TV coverage.

How to watch Zurich Classic on Thursday

A host of star-studded teams are set to begin this year’s Zurich Classic, and among them are several familiar teams from Ryder Cups past, including Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry and Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele .

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The format for Thursday’s opening round is four-ball, in which all four players will play each hole with their own balls, with the best score on each hole counting toward a team’s total score for the round.

You can watch the first round of the Zurich Classic on TV via Golf Channel beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on Thursday. ESPN+ will offer exclusive early coverage and featured group coverage online. In addition, Peacock will provide a live simulcast of Golf Channel’s coverage.

Below you will find everything you need to watch the first round of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

How to watch Zurich Classic on TV Thursday

Golf Channel will carry first-round TV coverage of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans from 3:30-6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.

How to stream Zurich Classic online Thursday

You can stream the first round of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Thursday via Peacock and ESPN+ . Peacock will provide a simulcast of Golf Channel’s TV coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. ET, and ESPN+ will provide exclusive early coverage and featured group coverage beginning at 8 a.m. ET.

2024 Zurich Classic Round 1 tee times (ET)

Format: Four-ball

8:00 a.m. – Adam Long/Vince Whaley; Kevin Tway/Kelly Kraft 8:13 a.m. – Jhonattan Vegas/Bronson Burgoon; Sam Stevens/Paul Barjon 8:26 a.m. – Carl Yuan/Zecheng Dou; Doug Ghim/Chan Kim 8:39 a.m. – Chad Ramey/Martin Trainer; Ryan Brehm/Mark Hubbard 8:52 a.m. – J.J. Spaun/Hayden Buckley; Taylor Moore/Matt NeSmith 9:05 a.m. – Nico Echavarria/Max Greyserman; Cameron Champ/MJ Daffue 9:18 a.m. – Luke List/Henrik Norlander; Charley Hoffman/Nick Watney 9:31 a.m. – Patton Kizzire/Ben Kohles; Zac Blair/Patrick Fishburn 9:44 a.m. – Brandon Wu/James Nicholas; Justin Suh/Rico Hoey 9:57 a.m. – Mac Meissner/Austin Smotherman; Paul Haley II/Blaine Hale Jr. 1:05 p.m. – Sangmoon Bae/S.H. Kim; Alex Smalley/Matti Schmid 1:18 p.m. – Scott Piercy/Harry Hall; Sam Ryder/Beau Hossler 1:31 p.m. – Austin Eckroat/Chris Gotterup; Keith Mitchell/Joel Dahmen 1:44 p.m. – Collin Morikawa/Kurt Kitayama; Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry 1:57 p.m. – Billy Horschel/Tyson Alexander; Nick Taylor/Adam Hadwin 2:10 p.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick/Alex Fitzpatrick; Nicolai Højgaard/Rasmus Højgaard 2:23 p.m. – Gary Woodland/Lee Hodges; Chez Reavie/Brandt Snedeker 2:36 p.m. – Kevin Streelman/Martin Laird; Sean O’Hair/Ben Taylor 2:49 p.m. – Vincent Norrman/Jorge Campillo; Chesson Hadley/Greyson Sigg 3:02 p.m. – Parker Coody/Pierceson Coody; Ben Silverman/Kevin Dougherty

8:00 a.m. – Kevin Chappell/Jason Dufner; Davis Thompson/Andrew Novak 8:13 a.m. – Garrick Higgo/Ryan Fox; C.T. Pan/Kevin Yu 8:26 a.m. – Taylor Montgomery/Ben Griffin; Thomas Detry/Robert MacIntyre 8:39 a.m. – Sahith Theegala/Will Zalatoris; Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele 8:52 a.m. – Nick Hardy/Davis Riley; Brice Garnett/Sepp Straka 9:05 a.m. – Kevin Kisner/Scott Brown; Tom Hoge/Maverick McNealy 9:18 a.m. – Matt Kuchar/Steve Stricker; Corey Conners/Taylor Pendrith 9:31 a.m. – Daniel Berger/Victor Perez; Andrew Putnam/Joe Highsmith 9:44 a.m. – Chandler Phillips/Jacob Bridgeman; Erik Barnes/Harrison Endycott 9:57 a.m. – Jimmy Stanger/Adrien Dumont de Chassart; Thriston Lawrence/Aldrich Potgieter 1:05 p.m. – Troy Merritt/Robert Streb; Roger Sloan/Josh Teater 1:18 p.m. – Callum Tarren/David Skinns; Aaron Rai/David Lipsky 1:31 p.m. – Austin Cook/Raul Pereda; Ted Potter Jr./Alejandro Tosti 1:44 p.m. – Francesco Molinari/Luke Donald; Matt Wallace/Thorbjørn Olesen 1:57 p.m. – Zach Johnson/Ryan Palmer; Eric Cole/Russ Cochran 2:10 p.m. – Peter Malnati/Russell Knox; K.H. Lee/Michael Kim 2:23 p.m. – Nate Lashley/Rafael Campos; Ben Martin/Carson Young 2:36 p.m. – Jonathan Byrd/Scott Gutschewski; Dylan Wu/Justin Lower 2:49 p.m. – Robby Shelton/Wilson Furr; Harry Higgs/Trace Crowe 3:02 p.m. – Norman Xiong/Ryan McCormick; Hayden Springer/Tom Whitney

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Here's What Each Player Will Bank This Week at Zurich Classic's Two-Man Team Event

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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The PGA Tour Zurich Classic of New Orleans is underway, and the play was interrupted in the most Louisiana way.

The PGA Tour tweeted a video of an alligator walking throughout the course.

Video above is of alligator spotted at last year's Zurich Classic

This is not an uncommon sight, and delights those who attend the Zurich each year.

One of people’s favorite patrons 🐊 here at the @Zurich_Classic enjoying some great golf and beautiful weather pic.twitter.com/FzyaDj7MZn — Kendall Duncan (@kendallduncanTV) April 25, 2024

The tournament runs through Sunday.

Watch the hilarious moment in the video below:

Now on the tee, from New Orleans, Louisiana ... A GATOR 🐊 pic.twitter.com/N8wEJh1pQ1 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 25, 2024