Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry lead TPC of Louisiana [Video]

Rory McIlroy is enjoying his first visit to New Orleans — on and off the course.McIlroy and Shane Lowry shot a 11-under 64 in fourball play Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour’s only team event.The Irish duo shared the lead with the teams of Ryan Brehm-Mark Hubbard, Ben Kohles-Patton Kizzire and Aaron Rai-David Lipsky.Davis Thompson-Andrew Novak, Thomas Detry-Robert MacIntyre and Cameron Champ-M.J. Daffue were at 65. Twenty teams were 9 under or better on a crowded leaderboard at TPC of Louisiana.McIlroy’s introduction to New Orleans included a sampling of crab beignets from popular restaurant Le Petit Grocery on Wednesday night, a meal he shared with Lowry. On Thursday, they feasted on the Pete Dye layout, birdieing their first four holes.“I’ve had a wonderful time so far,” McIlroy said. “I’ve only been here a couple of days but we’re …