Seamus Power is among a strong field for the Zurich Classic, which gets underway in Louisiana later.
The Waterford golfer goes out at lunchtime, Irish time, playing with the Kiwi Steven Alker.
The opening round and third round at Avondale are played as alternate shot, so team play will come into play today.
They’re in a foursome alongside Bryson DeChambeau and South Africa’s Rory Sabbatini.
Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose are among those competing for the 2-million dollar winner’s purse.
