NEW YORK: Rory McIlroy is “excited” at the prospect of a three-month break to focus on his health and his game, even though it means he’ll miss the European Tour’s season finale.

“I’m excited for it,” McIlroy said Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) on the eve of the Northern Trust — the first of four tournaments in the US PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs.

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