It was a record day at the opening around of the 2025 Zurich Classic. Shortly after twins Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard tied the tournament record at TPC Louisiana with a 13-under 59, PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo clipped them by one posting a first-round 58 in four-ball format to kick off the team event.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry began their Zurich Classic title defense with a solid 8-under 64, trailing leaders Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo, who set a tournament record with a stunning 14-under 58.