Arie turns on the heat and heads Malaysian pack


Eyes on the ball: Gavin Kyle Green hits a shot during the first round yesterday. — FAIHAN GHANI / The Star

MALAYSIA’S Arie Irawan had a flying start when he fired a six under-66 to lead the local challenge.

The 27-year-old, who turned pro in 2013, played flawless golf with six birdies to stay three strokes off leader Marc Warren who posted a nine-under 63.

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