Pádraig and Rory notable absentees

THE ABSENCE of Pádraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy from this week’s Andalucia Masters has caused considerable disappointment in these parts.

The Andalucian government and the host venue are putting up a prize fund of €3m in an event that has effectively replaced the high profile Volvo Maters.

While no official complaint has been voiced, many people wonder why the Irish pair are absent.