Padraig Harrington is building a house in North Carolina so he can pursue his American Dream - a major victory.

Padraig Harrington has signed a four-year deal to represent an American course as its touring professional.

The Dubliner, 35, will represent the partly Irish-owned White Oak Plantation in North Carolina and he revealed that he is building a house on the course which will serve as his US base when he plays on the PGA Tour.

Being prepared, according to Cervantes, is half the victory. And if Padraig Harrington is going to win his tilt at the windmills of the major championships, the addition of an American base to his battleplan can only be a good thing.

As the 35-year-old Dubliner started his countdown to the Masters Tournament in three weeks' time with a practice round on the famed Blue Monster course at Doral, the venue for this week's WGC - CA Championship, he revealed that he has signed a four-year deal to represent the Irish-owned White Oak Plantation in North Carolina as its touring professional.