Harrington and Clarke in action at 2007 Augusta Masters

The first golfing mMajor of the year gets underway in the US today, with Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke flying the flag for Ireland.

Harrington has been paired with Luke Donald and Jerry Kelly for the opening two days of the 2007 Augusta Masters, while Clarke will tee off at about 6.20pm Irish time alongside Fuzzy Zoeller and Johan Edfors.

World number one Tiger Woods is favourite to win the event, but defending champion Phil Mickelson is also hotly tipped.