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Event:
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CIMB Classic
CIMB Classic is a 72-hole stroke play event combining players from three official sanctioning bodies – the PGA TOUR, the Asian Tour and the Professional Golf Association of Malaysia (PGAM). The tournament, in its third year, brings together top players from the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup standing, top players from the Asian Tour order of Merit and top players from Malaysia. The tournament is held at the MINES Resort & Golf Club.
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Date:
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October 25-28, 2012
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Site:
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The MINES Resort & Golf Club;
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Par/Yardage:
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35-36--71/6,917
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Architecht/Opened:
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Robert Trent Jones Jr., 1994
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Format:
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Four-day, 72-hole stroke-play competition; no cut
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2011 Champion:
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Bo Van Pelt, 23-under-par-261
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Purse:
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US$6,100,000
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Tournament Web site:
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Past Winners:
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Year / Winner / Score
2011 / Bo Van Pelt / 261
2010 / Ben Crane / 266
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About CIMB Group:
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The title sponsor of the CIMB Classic is CIMB Group. CIMB Group is one of ASEAN’s leading universal banking groups. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is now present in 9 out of 10 ASEAN nations. CIMB Group offers a full suite of financial services and related products; has a market capitalisation of approximately US$17.8 billion as at 30 June 2012 and over 43,000 employees located in 18 countries. Read more about CIMB Group at www.cimb.com. |
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Tournament Staff:
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Executive Director
Todd Rhinehart
Tournament Manager
Tom Sarginson
Tournament Services Manager
Zalina Zahir
Event Manager
Mei Wong
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Media Contacts:
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Effendy Shahul Hamid
Head, Group Marketing & Communications,
CIMB Group
Tel: +603 2087 3030
Fax: +603 2093 1008
Email: effendy.hamid@cimb.com
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