The CIMB Classic was a professional golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the PGA Tour. Played in the fall, the event debuted in 2010 and moved to the West Course of the TPC Kuala Lumpur in 2013; the first three editions were played at The Mines Resort & Golf Club in Mines Wellness City. The event was replaced in the 2019–20 PGA Tour season by the Zozo Championship in Japan.[1]
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Established | 2010 |
| Course(s) | TPC Kuala Lumpur (West Course) |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,005 yards (6,405 m) |
| Tour(s) | Asian Tour PGA Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Prize fund | US$7,000,000 |
| Month played | October |
| Final year | 2018 |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 261 Bo Van Pelt (2011) |
| To par | −26 Justin Thomas (2015) −26 Marc Leishman (2018) |
| Final champion | |
 Marc Leishman | |
| Location map | |
  TPC Kuala Lumpur Location in Malaysia | |
The tournament was the first event ever sanctioned by the PGA Tour in Southeast Asia.[2] It was an official money event on the Asian Tour, but was an unofficial money event on the PGA Tour through 2012. Beginning in October 2013, it gained official status on the PGA Tour and the field was increased to 78 players. FedEx Cup points are earned by those making the cut, the winner earned a trip to the Masters.[3] The purse was US$7 million, one of the highest in East Asia together with the WGC-HSBC Champions and the now defunct BMW Masters.
Field
editIn 2010, the 40-man field consisted of the top 25 available players from the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup standings, the top 10 available from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit and 5 sponsors exemptions.[4] In 2011, the field expanded to 48 players, 30 from the FedEx Cup standings, 10 from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit, and 8 sponsors exemptions.[5] In 2013, the field expanded to 78, 60 from the FedEx Cup standings, 10 from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit, and 8 sponsors exemptions.[6]
Winners
edit| Year | Tours[a] | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up | Purse (US$) |
Winner's share ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIMB Classic | ||||||||||
| 2018 | ASA, PGAT | Marc Leishman |
262 | −26 | 5 strokes |  Bronson Burgoon Emiliano Grillo Chesson Hadley |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | ||
| 2017 | ASA, PGAT | Pat Perez |
264 | −24 | 4 strokes | Keegan Bradley |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | ||
| 2016 | ASA, PGAT | Justin Thomas (2) |
265 | −23 | 3 strokes |  Hideki Matsuyama |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | ||
| 2015 | ASA, PGAT | Justin Thomas |
262 | −26 | 1 stroke | Adam Scott |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | ||
| 2014 | ASA, PGAT | Ryan Moore (2) |
271 | −17 | 3 strokes |  Sergio García Kevin Na Gary Woodland |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | ||
| 2013 | ASA, PGAT | Ryan Moore |
274 | −14 | Playoff | Gary Woodland |
7,000,000 | 1,260,000 | ||
| 2012 | ASA, PGAT[b] | Nick Watney |
262 | −22 | 1 stroke | Robert Garrigus Bo Van Pelt |
6,100,000 | 1,300,000 | ||
| CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia | ||||||||||
| 2011 | ASA, PGAT[b] | Bo Van Pelt |
261 | −23 | 1 stroke | Jeff Overton |
6,100,000 | 1,300,000 | ||
| 2010 | ASA, PGAT[b] | Ben Crane |
266 | −18 | 1 stroke |  Brian Davis |
6,000,000 | 1,000,000 | ||
Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Over the moon: PGA Tour announces new tournament in Japan". ESPN. Associated Press. 20 November 2018.
- ^ "Malaysians To Vie For Sponsors' Exemption". Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ^ Lim Teik Huat (30 October 2012). "Watney: Bringing Woods was a good move". The Star Online. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
- ^ "Stars Set for CIMB Date". Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
- ^ Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia
- ^ Inside the field: CIMB Classic