CIMB Classic

{{Short description|Professional golf tournament in Malaysia}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}

{{Infobox golf tournament

| name = CIMB Classic

| image = CIMB Classic logo.png

| caption =

| location = Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

| establishment = 2010

| course = TPC Kuala Lumpur
(West Course)

| par = 72

| yardage = {{convert|7005|yd}}

| org =

| tour = Asian Tour
PGA Tour

| format = Stroke play

| purse = {{currency|7,000,000|USD}}

| month_played = October

| final_year = 2018

| aggregate = 261 Bo Van Pelt (2011)

| to-par = −26 Justin Thomas (2015)
−26 Marc Leishman (2018)

| final_champion = {{flagicon|AUS}} Marc Leishman

| map = Malaysia

| map_label = TPC Kuala Lumpur

| map_caption = Location in Malaysia

| map_relief = yes

| map_label_position =

| map_size = 200

| coordinates = {{coord|3.139|101.640}}

}}

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.{{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}}

The tournament was the first event ever sanctioned by the PGA Tour in Southeast Asia.{{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 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{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 |work=The Star Online|access-date=2012-10-30 |df=dmy-all}} 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

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.{{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 |url-status=dead }} 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.[https://archive.today/20120718042127/http://www.asiantour.com/news.aspx?sid=20111026322462331060 Entry List - 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia] 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.[http://www.pgatour.com/inside-the-field/2013/10/20/inside-the-field--cimb-classic.html Inside the field: CIMB Classic]

Winners

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!Year!!Tours{{efn|ASA − Asian Tour; PGAT − PGA Tour.}}!!Winner!!Score!!To par!!Margin of
victory!!Runner(s)-up!!Purse
(US$)!!Winner's
share ($)

colspan=11|CIMB Classic
2018ASA, PGAT{{flagicon|AUS}} Marc Leishmanalign=center|262style="text-align: center; background: #ACE1AF"|−265 strokes{{flagicon|USA}} Bronson Burgoon
{{flagicon|ARG}} Emiliano Grillo
{{flagicon|USA}} Chesson Hadley
align=center|7,000,000align=center|1,260,000
2017ASA, PGAT{{flagicon|USA}} Pat Perezalign=center|264align=center|−244 strokes{{flagicon|USA}} Keegan Bradleyalign=center|7,000,000align=center|1,260,000
2016ASA, PGAT{{flagicon|USA}} Justin Thomas (2)align=center|265align=center|−233 strokes{{flagicon|JPN}} Hideki Matsuyamaalign=center|7,000,000align=center|1,260,000
2015ASA, PGAT{{flagicon|USA}} Justin Thomasalign=center|262style="text-align: center; background: #ACE1AF"|−261 stroke{{flagicon|AUS}} Adam Scottalign=center|7,000,000align=center|1,260,000
2014ASA, PGAT{{flagicon|USA}} Ryan Moore (2)align=center|271align=center|−173 strokes{{flagicon|ESP}} Sergio García
{{flagicon|USA}} Kevin Na
{{flagicon|USA}} Gary Woodland
align=center|7,000,000align=center|1,260,000
2013ASA, PGAT{{flagicon|USA}} Ryan Moorealign=center|274align=center|−14Playoff{{flagicon|USA}} Gary Woodlandalign=center|7,000,000align=center|1,260,000
2012ASA, PGAT{{efn|name=pgaunofficial|Between 2010–2012, the event was sanctioned by the PGA Tour, however it was an unofficial money event; therefore wins in that period are considered unofficial on that tour.}}{{flagicon|USA}} Nick Watneyalign=center|262align=center|−221 stroke{{flagicon|USA}} Robert Garrigus
{{flagicon|USA}} Bo Van Pelt
align=center|6,100,000align=center|1,300,000
colspan=11|CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia
2011ASA, PGAT{{efn|name=pgaunofficial}}{{flagicon|USA}} Bo Van Peltstyle="text-align: center; background: #ACE1AF"|261align=center|−231 stroke{{flagicon|USA}} Jeff Overtonalign=center|6,100,000align=center|1,300,000
2010ASA, PGAT{{efn|name=pgaunofficial}}{{flagicon|USA}} Ben Cranealign=center|266align=center|−181 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Brian Davisalign=center|6,000,000align=center|1,000,000

Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.

Notes

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References

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