One of Rory McIlroy's lowest points during a frustrating 2013 campaign came at the Honda Classic in Florida, but the Northern Irishman is looking forward to returning to "one of my favorite events" for this year's edition.

McIlroy on Monday announced his intention to compete from Feb 27-March 2 at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens where he won the tournament in 2012 after holding off a final-round charge from Tiger Woods to take over as world No 1.

"I really can't wait to get back to The Honda," twice major winner McIlroy, now ranked seventh, said in a statement. "It is one of my favorite events of the year, and winning in 2012 was an important landmark in my career.