Kocher carving out impressive rookie season

American rookie David Kocher is enjoying a dream start on the PGA Tour Series-China.

Playing his first year on a PGA Tour-affiliated circuit after graduating from the University of Maryland, the 23-year-old currently sits No 1 on the order of merit, despite only managing to finish tied for 37th at the Beijing Championship, which wrapped up on Sunday.

Kocher still tops the tour's money list with 426,720 yuan ($62,343), ahead of compatriot Trevor Sluman who sits second with 388,325.