Local hero Li primed to pluck a Rose in Shanghai

Rising Chinese star Li Haotong believes he has the game to contend for "Asia's major" - the Oct 25-28 WGC-HSBC Champions title at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai.

Defending champion Justin Rose of England has also confirmed his participation in the region's showcase event, which will offer an increased prize fund of $10 million as the world's best golfers head full speed to China.

A two-time winner on the European Tour, Li finished tied for seventh at the WGCHSBC Champions in 2015, his best in five appearances to date, and believes his form is trending in the right direction to challenge for the crown.