Scotland 's Bradley Neil has received the backing of world No 1 Rory McIlroy as he ponders when to turn professional . Winning the Amateur championship at Royal Portrush last year secured Neil invites to the Masters and US Open in 2015 , with the Walker Cup another important date on the calendar . However , the 19-year-old Scot admits he may turn professional before September 's clash with the United States at Royal Lytham and impressed McIlroy during their practice round together at Augusta on Monday . Rory McIlroy ( left ) accompanies Bradley Neil ( centre ) during practice ahead of the Masters . The world No 1 congratulates the amateur champion after chipping in at the second hole . The Scot pens his scorecard as McIlroy practices his putting ahead of his grand slam bid . ' I rate his game really highly , ' said McIlroy , who was on the losing side in the 2007 Walker Cup . 'He looks ready . He 's very impressive . Hits it a long way , does n't seem to be in awe of anything . 'So I just told him to go out there and enjoy it . Do n't second guess yourself , commit to your shots , be decisive , all the things I tell myself . McIlroy has tipped the youngster to be a success when he decides to turn professional . 'If he feels ready ( to turn professional ) , then he should go ahead and do it . He 's definitely got the game . Even though he grew up playing links golf he hits it quite high and he can flight it ; I can see him one day coming over here and doing well on the PGA Tour . He has the game for the style of golf to suit playing over here . '
Rory McIlroy heads to Masters hoping to complete a career grand slam . World No 1 backs Scotland 's Bradley Neil to succeed as a professional . Winner of 2015 Amateur championship has been invited to Augusta , US Open and the Walker Cup . CLICK HERE for all the latest news from the last year 's Masters .