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CIMB Classic
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$7.0 million
Month played	October
Tournament record score
Aggregate	261 Bo Van Pelt (2011)
To par	−26 Justin Thomas (2015); Marc Leishman (2018)
Current champion
	Marc Leishman

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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 will be replaced in the 2019–20 PGA Tour season by the Zozo Championship in Japan.^[1]

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

Year	Season		Winner	Country	Score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up	Purse ($)	Winner's share ($)
Year	Asian	PGA	Winner	Country	Score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up	Purse ($)	Winner's share ($)
CIMB Classic (Asian Tour/PGA Tour Event)
2018	2018	2019	Marc Leishman	Australia	262	−26	5 strokes	Bronson Burgoon Emiliano Grillo Chesson Hadley	7,000,000	1,260,000
2017	2017	2018	Pat Perez	United States	264	−24	4 strokes	Keegan Bradley	7,000,000	1,260,000
2016	2016	2017	Justin Thomas (2)	United States	265	−23	3 strokes	Hideki Matsuyama	7,000,000	1,260,000
2015	2015	2016	Justin Thomas	United States	262	−26	1 stroke	Adam Scott	7,000,000	1,260,000
2014	2014	2015	Ryan Moore (2)	United States	271	−17	3 strokes	Sergio García Kevin Na Gary Woodland	7,000,000	1,260,000
2013	2013	2014	Ryan Moore	United States	274	−14	Playoff	Gary Woodland	7,000,000	1,260,000
CIMB Classic (Asian Tour Event)
2012	2012	2012*	Nick Watney	United States	262	−22	1 stroke	Robert Garrigus Bo Van Pelt	6,100,000	1,300,000
CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia (Asian Tour Event)
2011	2011	2011*	Bo Van Pelt	United States	261	−23	1 stroke	Jeff Overton	6,100,000	1,300,000
2010	2010	2010*	Ben Crane	United States	266	−18	1 stroke	Brian Davis	6,000,000	1,000,000

Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.

References

^ "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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ 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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ Inside the field: CIMB Classic

External links

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[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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[5] Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[6] Inside the field: CIMB Classic

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 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 will be replaced in the 2019–20 PGA Tour season by the Zozo Championship in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/25328882/pga-announces-new-tournament-japan |title=Over the moon: PGA Tour announces new tournament in Japan |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=20 November 2018}}</ref>
-The tournament was the first event ever sanctioned by the PGA Tour in [[Southeast Asia]].<ref>[http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20100601105835867223 Malaysians To Vie For Sponsors' Exemption]</ref> It was an official money event on the Asian Tour, but was an unofficial money event on the PGA Tour through [[2012 PGA Tour|2012]]. Beginning in October [[2014 PGA Tour|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 Tournament|Masters]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/10/30/sports/12243552&sec=sports |title=Watney: Bringing Woods was a good move |author=Lim Teik Huat |date= October 30, 2012 |publisher=The Star Online|accessdate=2012-10-30 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The purse was [[United States dollar|US$]]7 million, one the highest in East Asia together with the [[WGC-HSBC Champions]] and the now defunct [[BMW Masters]].
+The tournament was the first event ever sanctioned by the PGA Tour in [[Southeast Asia]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20100601105835867223 |title=Malaysians To Vie For Sponsors' Exemption |access-date=27 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101203516/http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20100601105835867223 |archive-date=1 November 2010 |dead-url=yes }}</ref> It was an official money event on the Asian Tour, but was an unofficial money event on the PGA Tour through [[2012 PGA Tour|2012]]. Beginning in October [[2014 PGA Tour|2013]], it gained official status on the PGA Tour and the field was increased to 78 players. [[FedEx Cup]] points are earned by those making the cut, the winner earned a trip to the [[Masters Tournament|Masters]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2012/10/30/sports/12243552&sec=sports |title=Watney: Bringing Woods was a good move |author=Lim Teik Huat |date= October 30, 2012 |publisher=The Star Online|accessdate=2012-10-30 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The purse was [[United States dollar|US$]]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.<ref>[http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20100518261377406716 Stars Set for CIMB Date]</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20111026322462331060 Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia]</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.pgatour.com/inside-the-field/2013/10/20/inside-the-field--cimb-classic.html Inside the field: CIMB Classic]</ref>
+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.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20100518261377406716 |title=Stars Set for CIMB Date |access-date=27 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101203511/http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20100518261377406716 |archive-date=1 November 2010 |dead-url=yes }}</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20111026322462331060 Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia]{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.pgatour.com/inside-the-field/2013/10/20/inside-the-field--cimb-classic.html Inside the field: CIMB Classic]</ref>
 ==Winners==

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