China's Yuan, Dou looking to enjoy a hole lot of laughs

Long-time friends Carl Yuan Yechun and Marty Dou Zecheng will team up for the first time in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans this weekend, with the intention of having plenty of fun and laughter as they seek to shine at TPC Louisiana.

The Chinese duo, who are both 27, have known each other for nearly 20 years, since a playoff encounter during a junior competition, and their respective rises onto the PGA Tour have taken similar paths, despite different approaches during their amateur days.

"I think this year he is definitely the best teammate I could have," said Dou, who is making his third appearance in the only two-man team competition which counts towards the FedExCup race.