Former world No.1 Tiger Woods admits he is lucky to be part of the US team at the Presidents Cup.
The 14-time major winner has slumped to 56th in the rankings, struggling since revelations of his marital infidelities in late 2009.
But US captain Fred Couples still chose 35-year-old Woods as they eye a fourth straight win at the tournament, which starts in Melbourne on November 17.
Woods said on Thursday he was fortunate to be selected as one of two of the captain's picks.
"I'm honoured to be picked. Freddie had plenty of different candidates he could have chosen, I'm lucky to be on the team, we have a great team," he said.
"I know I have got four starts guaranteed and I'm looking forward to getting out there and seeing who is going to be my partner and then obviously gelling and then hopefully winning our matches."
Woods has competed in 10 tournaments this year after a self-imposed break from the game and knee and Achilles injuries, with his best result a tied for fourth at the Masters.
He finished the Frys.com Open, his last start, in a share of 30th, but Woods said he was making progress as he tried to rework his swing.
"I was very pleased with what I worked on going into Frys, unfortunately I did it in streaks, I wasn't as consistent as I wanted to be," Woods said.
"I would get in these nice grooves for nine or 10 holes then I would lose it for two or three holes."
Woods will compete at the Australian Open in Sydney, which begins on November 10, before looking to make the most of his selection at the Presidents Cup.