Wednesday, May 17 2006 15:57 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Macau: Filipino Gerald Rosales is banking on advice from his famous sibling Jennifer, an LPGA Tour star, to help re-launch his flagging fortunes that once offered so much promise.

The 29-year-old, once a hot commodity after a stellar amateur career, lines up at this week's Macau Open but it is his home event, the Philippine Open next week, where he is aiming to reproduce his best form.

Rosales was one of the region's brightest amateurs before turning professional in 1999. But poor form in recent times saw him lose his full Asian Tour playing rights.

He has turned to sister Jennifer, who won two LPGA tour events last year and has banked more than two million dollars in winnings, for morale support.

"I've been working hard on my game, just practising. It has been frustrating when you can't play in tournaments. I'm hitting the ball good, so hopefully over these next few weeks it'll be good," he said.

"Jennifer and I help each other a lot. In recent times, she keeps telling me to keep working hard and that it'll pay off eventually," he said.

"I'm trying to be more consistent and have been working on my putting," he said.

Former US PGA Championship winner Steve Elkington is the headline attraction in Macau, while Wang Ter-chang of Taiwan will defend his title and China's Zhang Liang-wei will attempt a record third victory," he said.

"I have heard a lot of great things about the Macau Open and know that many world-class players like Vijay Singh, Fred Couples, Mark O'Meara, Nick Price and Padraig Harrington have played there before," said Elkington.

"I understand the Macau Golf and Country Club is a challenging test and I'm eager to have a look at the course," he said.