Rory pep talk could do the trick for Gavin at Maybank Championship

A disastrous final round cost Gavin Kyle Green dearly as he was lost by one stroke to American Blake Synder at the PGM Northport Glenmarie Championship.

PETALING JAYA: Gavin Kyle Green hopes to put the roar back into his game after receiving some encouraging words from world No. 3 golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the Dubai Desert Classic two weeks ago.

“I talked to Rory on the putting green and he told me that it is a normal thing when you make the transition from an amateur to a professional. He also told me to just play golf and not to worry too much,” said the 21-year-old Gavin.