Ahead of the tee off at the Masters today Paul Azinger says Rory McIlroy may not meet the high standards set by Tiger Woods.

Azinger who was a winning Ryder Cup Captain says the standard McIlroy is measured by is Tiger Woods and that he is not Tiger Woods.

He claims that McIlroy is more "normal", comparing him to Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els. 

23-year-old McIlroy has won two majors while 37-year-old Woods has won 14.

Three other Irishmen are in the field for the year's first Major. 

Graeme McDowell tee's off at 2.50pm, Padraig Harrington is away at 3.55pm, Alan Dunbar starts at 4.50pm and McIlroy begins at 6.40pm.

Tiger Woods starts at 4.45pm with play starting at 1pm.