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2012 Zurich Classic Golf Odds

Date: April 23 – 29, 2012

Course: TPC of Louisiana

Location: Avondale, LA. New Orleans, Louisiana

Purse: $6,400,000

Winning Share: $1,152,000

FedExCup Points: 500

Defending Champion: Bubba Watson

Where to Bet: Bookmaker Golf Sportsbook

Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a regular PGA Golf Tournament. It is played annually in New Orleans, Louisiana; it was always played in April, but was moved to March in 2008.

It was previously known by many different names, the Zurich Classic has been around for a long time and now is called the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

The tournament was first played in 1938, and with the exception of gaps in the ‘40s and ‘50s, this event has been played in the Crescent City ever since. From the event’s inception through 2004, it was played at a series of courses in New Orleans. It began at New Orleans City Park, where it was played until 1962.

Odds to Win the 2012 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

In 2012, the Texas Open offeres an increased purse of $6.2 million with a $1,116,000 winner’s check.

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2011 Zurich Classic Winner

Bubba Watson wins Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2011 after a play-off with Webb Simpson

Big-hitting lefty Bubba Watson of the USA overcame a three-shot deficit over the final eight holes of regulation play and beat Webb Simpson in a play-off in the 2011 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

2010 Zurich Classic Winner

Jason Bohn captures 2010 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. This is Bohn’s second victory on the PGA Tour and the first since 2005 when he won the B.C. Open. Bohn who had his 37th birthday on Saturday gave himself a great present by holding off Jeff Overton who had a 6-under 66 final round to go 16-under for the tournament and tied Bohn twice on Sunday for the lead but Bohn’s three birdies in the final 9-holes were to much to overcome. Bohn’s prize money is 1.152 million for the win.

2009 Zurich Classic Winner

Jerry Kelly’s three-stroke lead is the largest 54-hole lead in this event since Calvin Peete owned a five-shot advantage back in 1986.