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Seung-Yul Noh wins his first at the Zurich Classic
22-year-old Seung-Yul Noh became the seventh first-time winner of the 2014 PGA Tour season, claiming victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Noh entered the tournament ranked No. 176 in the Official World Golf Rankings, but his play in New Orleans indicated a much greater upside. After bogey free rounds of 68-65-65, Noh shot a final-round 71 in blustery conditions that gave him a 2-shot victory over Andrew Svoboda and Robert Streb.
The early stages of the tournament were headlined by the play of Ben Martin, who fired a course-record 62 on Thursday and a 67 on Friday to take a 3-shot lead into the weekend. Martin would falter on Saturday, however, with a third-round 73 that dropped him four shots off Noh’s pace. Martin shot a 75 on Sunday to finish T15.
Noh began Sunday’s final round at 18-under, giving him a two-shot cushion over Keegan Bradley, but he made his first bogey of the week on Sunday’s opening hole. Bradley carded a four, closing the gap by one and pulled even with a birdie on No. 2. A bogey on No. 5 and a triple on the No. 6 spelled the end for Bradley’s bid at a win, however, and he went on to finish T8. Noh, meanwhile, regained his dropped shot with a birdie on No. 8 and played 1-under golf from there to cruise to victory.
The victory earned Noh more than $1.22 million and 500 points toward the FedEx Cup. The young pro hails from South Korea and has been competing in the U.S. as a professional since the age of 19. Prior to his most recent victory, he laid claim to just two top-10 finishes and six top-25s in 38 events played on the Tour.
Noh, who wore a ribbon honoring those lost in the tragic South Korean ferry disaster earlier this week, told CBS Sports’ Peter Kostis following the victory he hopes the win can bring happy energy to his fellow countrymen as they mourn the loss of nearly 200 of their own.
The Zurich Classic took place at the Pete Dye-designed TPC Louisiana in Avondale. The par-72 layout yielded no shortage of birdies and boasted a cutline of 2-under. Those unable to play their way to the weekend included Ernie Els, Mike Weir, Camilo Villegas, Chris Dimarco, Rickie Fowler, Kevin Stadler, Patrick Reed and the defending champion Billy Horschel.
With the conclusion of the Zurich Classic, the Tour ramps up for next week’s Wells Fargo Championship at the famed Quail Hallow in North Carolina. There, Derek Ernst looks to defend his title against Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy and many other of the game’s top talents.
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #2
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Austin Cook – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Alejandro Tosti – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rasmus Hojgaard – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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thefullsp
Apr 29, 2014 at 8:03 pm
Just such a great textbook golf swing…
stephen lee
Apr 28, 2014 at 9:58 pm
really happy for his first victory!
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timbleking
Apr 28, 2014 at 2:22 am
Happy for him. Looks like a nice young guy and quite a solid game.
Lawrence Williams
Apr 28, 2014 at 11:10 am
I echo these sentiments. …..