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.
The tournament was the first event ever sanctioned by the PGA Tour in Southeast Asia. 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. The purse was US$7 million, one of the highest in East Asia together with the WGC-HSBC Champions and the now defunct BMW Masters.
Field In 2010, the 40-man field consisted of the top 25 available players from the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup standings, the top 10 available from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit and 5 sponsors exemptions. In 2011, the field expanded to 48 players, 30 from the FedEx Cup standings, 10 from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit, and 8 sponsors exemptions. In 2013, the field expanded to 78, 60 from the FedEx Cup standings, 10 from the Asian Tour's Order of Merit, and 8 sponsors exemptions.Inside the field: CIMB Classic
Winners YearToursWinnerScoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-upPurse(US$)Winner'sshare ($)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 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 Bo Van Pelt 261 −23 1 stroke Jeff Overton 6,100,000 1,300,000 2010 ASA, PGAT Ben Crane 266 −18 1 stroke Brian Davis 6,000,000 1,000,000 Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.
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Coverage on the Asian Tour's official site Coverage on the PGA Tour's official site