Zurich Classic To Restore Two-Man Team Even, Details Exciting

Will Gray with the details first reported by Golf Channel's George Savaricas: the Zurich Classic will become a two-man team event in 2017, with 80 teams and at least one round of foursomes play.

Miracles do happen.

How the players select their partner isn't clear, but certainly will add some complexity, but the novelty factor makes any issues well worth whatever headaches are caused.

Wisely, the event will not scrimp on any of the winning perks, except for a Masters invite.

The top 80 qualifiers will be allowed to choose their own teammate, with the caveat that their partner must have at least some PGA Tour status this season. If not, the selection will require the use of a sponsor invite.

Savaricas reports that play will include one round of foursomes (alternate shot) and one round of fourballs (best ball) before the 36-hole cut to the low 35 teams.

Final tour confirmation and details are pending until Policy Board approval, etc... Most fun will be finding out who initiated this and what role new Commissioner Jay Monahan played, as well as Zurich influence.