Rory McIlroy: I want one win in 2017

Rory McIlroy admits internal and external pressures led him to decide against sitting out the rest of the season to rest a persistent rib injury.

However, the four-time major winner believes his plans for a lengthy break from October can be the catalyst for an even more successful second half of his career.

Speaking after a tie for 22nd in the US PGA Championship which completed a third successive year without a major title, McIlroy said he was in two minds about competing again in 2017.