GOLF:US RYDER CUP captain Corey Pavin hinted that struggling world number one Tiger Woods would be one of his four picks for the team that will take on Europe starting October 1st at Celtic Manor in Wales.

“Well, he’s the number one player in the world,” Pavin said at a news conference yesterday when asked about the pros and cons of selecting Woods, who has failed to win a tournament this year and has struggled to find his form.

“Obviously I’m considering him highly, no doubt about it. He’s playing better. I think we have all seen that and he wants to play, he wants to be a part of the team. But it’s going to be my judgment whether I pick him or not.”

Woods, who tied for 28th at the at Whistling Straits, finished 12th in the Ryder Cup points list, outside the top eight players who won automatic berths on the 12-man team. Pavin will announce his four captain’s picks on September 7th.

The US captain, however, said the remaining weeks leading up to his decision could be critical. “Obviously guys that are higher up in points that have done better this year are being looked at more closely now,” said Pavin.

Ranked above Woods on the points list and also failing to earn an automatic berth were Anthony Kim, Lucas Glover and Zach Johnson. Just behind were Bo Van Pelt, Stewart Cink, Ben Crane, Ricky Barnes, Nick Watney and Sean O’Hair.