Garcia has rebuilt his swing Tee-off times Photos from Open practice

The Spanish 23-year-old has drawn Woods and Briton Luke Donald for the first two rounds at Sandwich.

"I've always said I like to play with the best," said Garcia, whose world ranking has tumbled from fourth to 15th during 2003.

"I played with Ernie Els at the Masters and I really enjoyed it.

"I've always enjoyed playing with great players, that's something I have worked my whole life for, to put myself in a position to play with them."

Every time you tee off you leave your heart out there to win Sergio Garcia

Garcia has spent a lot of time rebuilding his swing, and he will put it to the test when the year's third Major starts on Thursday.

"I'm confident if I keep moving on this path I'll win one, definitely, and I'm working hard on it, so I just have to be patient and wait for the time.

"I try to win every time I tee off in a Major and that's it - it doesn't matter if I'm 15 or 65.

"Every time you tee off you leave your heart out there to win."

Donald, meanwhile, is relishing the chance to play with two of golf's biggest names.

Donald hopes to raise profile

"I'm excited - this is what I play for," said the 25-year-old.

"I look forward to getting into pressure situations and competing against the best.

"Hopefully it won't be the last time we play together - it's good experience for me and a big chance."

Donald has missed the cut in his three previous appearances at the Open, but he insists he is better prepared for this year's event at Royal St George's.

"I didn't have to go through the final qualifying competition and if I play well there's no reason why I can't be a contender."

The Englishman, a former winner of the American collegiate crown, is not well known in his home country and wants to improve his profile.