CIMB Classic to continue thru 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: The Classic is here to stay after CIMB Group announced a four-year extension of its title sponsorship, which will take the US$7 million PGA Tour tournament through 2020.
CIMB Classic
Leong tops local challenge
KUALA LUMPUR: Ben Leong finished with a flourish to settle for top domestic honours at the CIMB Classic on Sunday.
Classic triumph for Thomas
KUALA LUMPUR: American Justin Thomas underlined his status as a rising star when he claimed an impressive one-stroke win at the US$7 million CIMB Classic with a tournament record of 26-under-par 262 on Sunday.
Matching 71s for Danny, Ben
KUALA LUMPUR: National number one Danny Chia had a swift and short answer when asked how he could better a one-under-par 71 at the US$7 million CIMB Classic – hit the ball better.
Chia banks on return to form
KUALA LUMPUR: Fatigue is the last thing on Danny Chia’s mind as he looks forward for another big pay day at the CIMB Classic.
Ben ready for Classic debut
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Ben Leong reckons he has put in the best preparation for his debut at the US$7 million CIMB Classic this week.
Arie earns CIMB Classic invite
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s second highest world-ranked golfer Arie Irawan has been accorded a spot at the CIMB Classic following Danny Chia’s qualification through the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit.
Big Easy leads Major champions to Classic
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group announced the final PGA TOUR field for the US$7 million CIMB Classic on Thursday, with Major champions Ernie Els, Keegan Bradley and Jason Dufner among those confirming their appearances.
CIMB Classic boon for Akademi Golf Felda
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group will grant two talented amateurs from Akademi Golf Felda (AGF) an opportunity of a lifetime to tee-off with some of the world’s top professional golfers during the pro-am golf tournament of the CIMB Classic later this month.
Chia secures CIMB Classic start
KUALA LUMPUR: Danny Chia will make his fourth appearance at the CIMB Classic next month after earning his place in the prestigious tournament as the highest ranked Malaysian on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) as of September 30.