Who is leading the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans after round 1? Leaderboard explored

Modified Apr 25, 2025 00:52 GMT

PGA: Zurich Classic of New Orleans - First Round - Source: Imagn — Cam Davis, Zurich Classic of New Orleans (Image via Imagn)

The first round of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans has concluded. Avondale's TPC Louisiana saw the PGA Tour pros compete against each other in a team format.

Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo take the early lead at the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The team carded an incredible 14 under par 58 score. Nicolai Hojgaard and Rasmus Hojgaard follow in the solo second place. The brothers posted a 13-under-par 59 score.

The 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans sees four teams tied for third place, including Collin Morikawa and his playing partner Kurt Kitayama with an 11-under-par 61 score. Six teams trail the PGA Tour stars by one stroke.

Here's a look at the top teams at the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans (via PGA Tour):

1 - Isaiah Salinda & Kevin Velo (-14)
2 - Nicolai Hojgaard & Rasmus Hojgaard (-13)
T3 - Cam Davis & Adam Svensson (-11)
T3 - Paul Peterson & Thomas Rosenmueller (-11)
T3 - Kris Ventura & Antoine Rozner (-11)
T3 - Collin Morikawa & Kurt Kitayama (-11)
T7 - Trey Mullinax & Robby Shelton (-10)
T7 - Ryo Hisatsune & Takumi Kanaya (-10)
T7 - Jacob Bridgeman & Chandler Phillips (-10)
T7 - Andrew Novak & Ben Griffin (-10)
T7 - Matt Wallace & Thorbjon Olesen (-10)
T7 - Nate Lashley & Hayden Springer (-10)
T13 - Chesson Hadley & Johnathan Byrd (-9)
T13 - Davis Riley & Nick Hardy (-9)
T13 - Kevin Chappell & Tom Hoge (-9)
T13 - Aaron Rai & Sahith Theegala (-9)
T13 - Jake Knapp & Frankie Capan III (-9)
T13 - Sam Stevens & Max McGreevy (-9)
T13 - Taylor Dickson & Trace Crowe (-9)
T13 - Steven Fisk & Tim Widing (-9)
T13 - Sami Valimaki & Ben Silverman (-9)
T13 - David Lipsky & Dylan Wu (-9)
T13 - Adam Schenk & Tyler Duncan (-9)
T13 - Chris Gotterup & Quade Cummins (-9)
T13 - Vince Whaley & Anders Albertson (-9)
T13 - Alejandro Del Ray & Angel Ayora (-9)
T13 - Matteo Manassero & Cristobal Del Solar (-9)

Zach Johnson and Ryan Palmer sit in last place, 80th, at the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The team posted a 4-under-par 68 score.

2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans's Leaders Scorecard

Here's a look at team Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo's combined team scorecard for the first round of the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans (via PGA Tour):

Hole 1 (par 4) - 3
Hole 2 (par 5) - 4
Hole 3 (par 3) - 2
Hole 4 (par 4) - 3
Hole 5 (par 4) - 3
Hole 6 (par 4) - 3
Hole 7 (par 5) - 3
Hole 8 (par 4) - 3
Hole 9 (par 3) - 2
Hole 10 (par 4) - 3
Hole 11 (par 5) - 4
Hole 12 (par 4) - 4
Hole 13 (par 4) - 3
Hole 14 (par 3) - 3
Hole 15 (par 4) - 4
Hole 16 (par 4) - 3
Hole 17 (par 3) - 3
Hole 18 (par 5) - 5

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