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Former world number one Greg Norman hopes he will be able to defy the pain and put up a good performance at this week's PGA Championship, the final Major of the season.

Norman has had an injection from his personal physician to try and overcome back pain and tomorrow will hit balls to see how he is standing up.

All being well Norman, who pulled out of the International Tournament in the final round with back pain on Sunday, will be able to take up his invitation.

"I am going to do everything I can over the next couple days to prepare for the PGA Championship," said Norman.

"I am very thankful that the PGA of America granted me a special exemption, and it is my sincere hope that I will be able to perform to my level of satisfaction at Oak Hill."

Norman has been grouped with Spain's Sergio Garcia and Scott Verplank of the United States for the first two rounds.

Another interesting match sees the three 2003 Major winners grouped together for the first two rounds.

Canada's Masters champion Mike Weir, US Open winner Jim Furyk and Open champion Ben Curtis were all drawn together and Curtis - a rank outsider when he won at Sandwich last month - will be aiming to maintain a 100% record in Majors.

Tiger Woods, who will have his last chance to win a Major this year, also has an interesting match as he has been drawn with David Toms and outgoing champion Rich Beem.