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McIlroy sets bar high for injury return

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks in a fairway during a practice round prior to the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on August 11, 2015 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Kohler (United States) (AFP) - World number one Rory McIlroy expects to be in the mix this week as he defends his PGA Championship crown after a five-week injury absence.

"Expectation levels are the same," the 26-year-old Northern Ireland star said Wednesday on the eve of the championship at Whistling Straits.

"I have played quite a number of rounds of golf.