The 22-year-old Malaysian soared with an eagle two on the opening hole before marking his card with four birdies against three bogeys to sign for a 69 at the notorious Wack Wack Golf and Country Club's East Course.
Bayron, who won the tournament when it was inaugurated in 2011, fired four birdies against two bogeys for a 70, totalling six-under 282 in the US$100,000 Asian Development Tour (ADT) tournament.
Despite missing out on his fourth ADT victory and a crucial third win of the season which will give him playing rights on the Asian Tour for the remaining of 2016, Green found consolation in his runner-up finish as it propelled him to the top of the Order of Merit for the first time this season.
"I didn't expect to eagle the first. I had a perfect number with my pitching wedge. I hit it to about 146 yards and it was perfect as the ball hit the green, took a bounce and rolled about three-feet into the hole. It was a superb start," said Green.
"I just kept it going. I hit it solid again. Jay (Bayron) played really good out there. I made some mistakes coming in but overall it was good. It sets me in a good shape for Olympics next week. I am happy with how I played," he added.
Bayron, who won the tournament when it was inaugurated in 2011, fired four birdies against two bogeys for a winning 70.
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