Local courses helping put China series on PGA radar

Guangzhou Open at Nansha Golf Club a shining example of tour's growing status

As the gateway to the big-money North American circuit, the PGA Tour Series-China is a key component of golf's growth here.

With over a dozen events across the country annually, the series offers Chinese golfers the chance to test themselves against international competition, with the ultimate goal of earning a berth on the Korn Ferry Tour (formerly Web.com Tour), a stepping stone to the PGA Tour proper.