The Scottish duo of Russell Knox and Martin Laird combined to secure their best result in nearly a year by sharing seventh place in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
The Tartan duo, and playing an alternate Foursomes format on day four, signed for a 71 for a 17-under par tally,
But Knox and Laird were left ruiing a 17th hole double bogey that cost them a share of fourth place on the alligator-infested TPC Louisana course.
Scotland’s Russell Knox secures his best PGA Tour finish since last August in teaming with fellow Scot Martin Laird to share seventh place in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. (Photo – Gettys)
The effort is Knox’s best finish since he was fifth last August was Laird is savouring a best effort since third in last July’s Quicken Loans tournament.
The all-American duo of Billy Horschell and Scott Piercy earned a cool $im each in posting a closing score of 67 for a 22-under par New Orleans victory tally.
“We’re excited and pleased it is over but my partner played awesome this week and hat’s off to him,” said Piercy.
The all-England duo of Tommy Fleetwood and Chris Paisley, who was chosen by Fleetwood as his playing partner, shared fourth place on 19-under par.
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson were T19th at 14-under par while Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell finished T22nd at 13-under par.
