CIMB Classic
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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 | 261Bo Van Pelt(2011) |
| To par | −26Justin Thomas(2015) −26Marc Leishman(2018) |
| Final champion | |
 Marc Leishman | |
| Location map | |
  TPC Kuala Lumpur Location inMalaysia | |
TheCIMB Classicwas a professionalgolftournament inKuala Lumpur,Malaysia,co-sanctioned by theAsian Tourand thePGA Tour.Played in the fall, the event debuted in 2010 and moved to the West Course of theTPC Kuala Lumpurin 2013; the first three editions were played at The Mines Resort & Golf Club inMines Wellness City.The event was replaced in the 2019–20 PGA Tour season by theZozo Championshipin Japan.[1]
The tournament was the first event ever sanctioned by the PGA Tour inSoutheast Asia.[2]It was an official money event on the Asian Tour, but was an unofficial money event on the PGA Tour through2012.Beginning in October2013,it gained official status on the PGA Tour and the field was increased to 78 players.FedEx Cuppoints are earned by those making the cut, the winner earned a trip to theMasters.[3]The purse wasUS$7 million, one of the highest in East Asia together with theWGC-HSBC Championsand the now defunctBMW Masters.
Field
[edit]In 2010, the 40-man field consisted of the top 25 available players from the PGA Tour'sFedEx Cupstandings, the top 10 available from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit and 5 sponsors exemptions.[4]In 2011, the field expanded to 48 players, 30 from the FedEx Cup standings, 10 from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit, and 8 sponsors exemptions.[5]In 2013, the field expanded to 78, 60 from the FedEx Cup standings, 10 from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit, and 8 sponsors exemptions.[6]
Winners
[edit]| Year | Tours[a] | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up | Purse (US$) |
Winner's share ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIMB Classic | ||||||||||
| 2018 | ASA,PGAT | Marc Leishman |
262 | −26 | 5 strokes |  Bronson Burgoon Emiliano GrilloChesson 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 GarcíaKevin NaGary 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 GarrigusBo 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Over the moon: PGA Tour announces new tournament in Japan".ESPN.Associated Press. 20 November 2018.
- ^"Malaysians To Vie For Sponsors' Exemption".Archived fromthe originalon 1 November 2010.Retrieved27 October2010.
- ^Lim Teik Huat (30 October 2012)."Watney: Bringing Woods was a good move".The Star Online.Retrieved30 October2012.
- ^"Stars Set for CIMB Date".Archived fromthe originalon 1 November 2010.Retrieved27 October2010.
- ^Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia
- ^Inside the field: CIMB Classic