Harrington will compete for coveted green jacket

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON confirmed last night that he will play in next week’s Masters tournament at Augusta National.

The world No 6 returned from the States on Tuesday to be with his father, Paddy, who is suffering from cancer. He had originally intended to play in this week’s Bell South Classic in Atlanta in the build-up to the Masters.

“My dad is feeling a great deal better so I will fly out to Augusta on Sunday in good time for the Masters”, said Harrington yesterday.