One course famous person Niall Horan to caddy for Rory McIlroy in par-three event

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Niall Horan from One path will caddy for Rory McIlroy

One route megastar Niall Horan will caddy for Rory McIlroy in Wednesday's par-three match ahead of the Masters.

World no 1 McIlroy invited Horan to caddie for him in the mild-hearted Augusta adventure after they met in Australia last 12 months, and Horan agreed to take in the probability.

It comes a yr after the McIlroy gave the caddying tasks to his then fiancee Caroline Wozniacki for the par-three event.

Masters title commonly used McIlroy spoke of: "I've bought Niall from One direction caddying for me, which should be good fun. he is been excited to return right here. he's certainly not been to the Masters.

"I caught up with him in Australia on the end of closing yr and he turned into basically excited, and i referred to, if you are purchasable Wednesday afternoon and also you want to lift the bag for nine holes, you might be greater than welcome.

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"he is excited to be right here and (i'm) looking forward to spending slightly of time with him available."

Horan, 21, hails from Mullingar in County Westmeath, eire, whereas McIlroy, 25, is from Holywood in County Down, Northern eire.

McIlroy isn't the handiest player with an eye fixed-catching caddie for the par-three contest.

Tiger Woods, preparing for his return to competitive golf after a contemporary hiatus, will warm up for the Masters with daughter Sam and son Charlie his nominated bag carriers.

other famous names to had been bag carriers at outdated par-three Masters activities consist of former tennis gamers Andy Roddick, for Zach Johnson in 2011, and Chris Evert, for then husband Greg Norman in 2009.

Watch the Masters Par Three match live on Sky sports 4 HD from 7pm on Wednesday.

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