CIMB Classic

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]

CIMB Classic
Tournament information
LocationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Established2010
Course(s)TPC Kuala Lumpur, West Course
Par72
Length7,005 yards (6,405 m)
Tour(s)Asian Tour
PGA Tour
FormatStroke play
Prize fundUS$7.0 million
Month playedOctober
Final year2018
Tournament record score
Aggregate261 Bo Van Pelt (2011)
To par−26 Justin Thomas (2015)
−26 Marc Leishman (2018)
Final champion
Marc Leishman
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 the highest in East Asia together with the WGC-HSBC Champions and the now defunct BMW Masters.

Field

In 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
YearTours[lower-alpha 1]WinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-upPurse ($)Winner's
share ($)
CIMB Classic
2018USA, ASA Marc Leishman262−265 strokes Bronson Burgoon
Emiliano Grillo
Chesson Hadley		7,000,0001,260,000
2017USA, ASA Pat Perez264−244 strokes Keegan Bradley7,000,0001,260,000
2016USA, ASA Justin Thomas (2)265−233 strokes Hideki Matsuyama7,000,0001,260,000
2015USA, ASA Justin Thomas262−261 stroke Adam Scott7,000,0001,260,000
2014USA, ASA Ryan Moore (2)271−173 strokes Sergio García
Kevin Na
Gary Woodland		7,000,0001,260,000
2013USA, ASA Ryan Moore274−14Playoff Gary Woodland7,000,0001,260,000
CIMB Classic
2012ASA, USA[lower-alpha 2] Nick Watney262−221 stroke Robert Garrigus
Bo Van Pelt		6,100,0001,300,000
CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia
2011ASA, USA[lower-alpha 2] Bo Van Pelt261−231 stroke Jeff Overton6,100,0001,300,000
2010ASA, USA[lower-alpha 2] Ben Crane266−181 stroke Brian Davis6,000,0001,000,000
  1. ASA − Asian Tour; USA − PGA Tour.
  2. Between 2010 and 2012, the CIMB Classic was sanctioned by the PGA Tour, however it was an unofficial money event; therefore wins in that period are considered unofficial.
Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.

References
  1. "Over the moon: PGA Tour announces new tournament in Japan". ESPN. Associated Press. 20 November 2018.
  2. "Malaysians To Vie For Sponsors' Exemption". Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  3. Lim Teik Huat (30 October 2012). "Watney: Bringing Woods was a good move". The Star Online. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  4. "Stars Set for CIMB Date". Archived from the original on 1 November 2010. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  5. Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia
  6. Inside the field: CIMB Classic

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