China tour powering big drive in local talent

Three-year-old circuit boosting rapid development of homegrown players

The PGA Tour China Series began in 2014 and by all accounts is ahead of schedule in developing homegrown talent.

Last year, Li Haotong was one shot out of the lead going into the final round of the HSBC Champions and played with reigning Masters and US Open champion Jordan Spieth. After a rough start with a nation watching, Li shot 72 and tied for seventh.