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CHARLOTTE -- Every weekend golfers make the trek to the course, hoping to go low or maybe just to get a break from everyday life.

For a distinct few, the greens, bunkers and fairways are their office. The fame and fortune can be found on the PGA Tour, but the real work happens well before those million dollar checks can get cashed.

The eGolf Tour, formerly known as the Tar Heel Tour, calls Charlotte home. It was born in 2002 when David Siegel felt there was a need for a mini-tour that kept the golfers at the center of every decision. And that mantra continues today and players have taken notice.

Charlotte 49er Corey Nagy made his professional debut on the eGolf Tour earlier this summer at the Southern Open. It gave him a chance to compete against top competition while getting the feel for closing on a Sunday, something he knew in college but now he wants to confidence to compete with the big boys.

Over the past five years, nearly 150 golfers have made their way from the eGolf Tour onto the Nationwide Tour, and on top of that, nearly 50 have made it to the PGA Tour in that same time period. Names like Will Mackenzie, Steve Marino and Jason Bohn are just a few vets to hit the big time.

The purses are big, the courses are challenging and the talent is top shelf. The eGolf Tour has become a North Carolina product helping golfers cash in on their dreams.

Tad Fujikawa won the eGolf Tour championship a few weeks ago. The fall schedule begins in Virginia this weekend.