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McIlroy confirms PGA start, says ankle '100 percent'

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches a tee shot during a practice round prior to the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on August 10, 2015 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin (AFP Photo/Andrew Redington)

Kohler (United States) (AFP) - World number one Rory McIlroy confirmed Monday he will defend his title in this week's PGA Championship and says the left ankle he injured is 100 percent ready to play.

The 26-year-old Northern Ireland star suffered ligament damage in the ankle last month while playing football with friends, missing his chance to defend the British Open crown last month at St.