European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has welcomed the selection of world number one Tiger Woods as one of the USA's four wildcards for the Celtic Manor showdown.
Woods failed to qualify automatically for the US team, but was handed a wildcard pick by captain Corey Pavin, with Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Rickie Fowler also given the nod.
Montgomerie said after learning of Pavin's picks: "Corey has used his four captain's picks to good effect, as I knew he would.
"I am glad we now know the 12 men we will face at Celtic Manor.
"Like my European team, the American side has an excellent blend of youthful talent and I am delighted to see Tiger Woods amongst Corey's selections - the Ryder Cup is a better event with him in it."