In the first round of the 2017 World Championship, Norris overturned a 2–0 deficit against John Michael to win 3–2. He lost the first 10 legs in the second round against Raymond van Barneveld and would lose 4–0. Norris was ranked 18th on the Order of Merit after the event. Norris won his third PDC title by overcoming Peter Jacques 6–1 in the first Players Championship.