Padraig Harrington today returned from a trip to the dentist to talk about the one great thing in his favour if he finds himself battling Tiger Woods for the Masters at Augusta on Sunday.

ONE is currently seventh in the rankings, the other 14th, but right now there seems to be a whole world separating Ireland's two challengers in the US Open Championship starting at Shinnecock Hills this morning.

Padraig Harrington, Europe’s leading hope for the Masters next week and the world No 8, is puzzled.