Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: As the third edition of the CIMB Classic approaches, the field for the only PGA TOUR co-sanctioned event in Malaysia is rounding into form, with 30 players from the PGA TOUR and eight sponsor exemptions committing to play at Mines Resort & Golf Club on 25-28 October. The 36 committed players from the PGA TOUR, which includes six sponsors’ exemption, represent 128 PGA TOUR victories.
The field is led by Tiger Woods, winner of 14 major championships and a two-time FedExCup champion. Woods, who won three times in 2012 on the PGA TOUR – at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance and the AT&T National – will play in the CIMB Classic for the first time in his career.
Other winners from the 2012 PGA TOUR season who are in the field include Nick Watney (The Barclays), Jason Dufner (Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the HP Byron Nelson Championship), Carl Pettersson (RBC Heritage), Scott Piercy (RBC Canadian Open), Rickie Fowler (Wells Fargo Championship), John Huh (Mayakoba Golf Classic), Kyle Stanley (Waste Management Phoenix Open), Bill Haas (Northern Trust Open), Johnson Wagner (Sony Open in Hawaii) and Marc Leishman (Travelers Championship).
In addition to the players who gained entry via the FedExCup, Martin Laird, 2010 champion Ben Crane, Sean O'Hair, Ricky Barnes, Cameron Tringale and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman all received sponsors’ exemptions into this year’s field. The other two sponsors’ exemptions are Malaysians Danny Chia and Shaaban Hussin.
“We are excited about the strength and depth of field at this year’s CIMB Classic,” said Executive Director Todd Rhinehart. “The 2012 PGA TOUR season has been as thrilling and competitive as I can remember with comeback victories, players winning multiple events and emerging new stars, many of whom will tee it up here in Malaysia. We look forward to watching these great players come to the Mines Resort & Golf Club for the third playing of the CIMB Classic.”
The confirmed players have combined for 131 top-10 finishes in 2012. Other notes on players above:
John Huh – The only PGA TOUR rookie to reach the TOUR Championship in 2012, thanks in part to his victory at the Mayakoba Golf Classic.
Jason Dufner – One of five players to win multiple times on the PGA TOUR in 2012 with victories at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
Kyle Stanley – One week after losing a seven-stroke lead during the final round, came back from eight strokes to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
2011 CIMB Classic Champion Bo Van Pelt – Returns to the CIMB Classic after a successful 2012 in which he recorded 10 top-10 finishes and finished 22nd in the final FedExCup standings.
Jason Dufner – One of five players to win multiple times on the PGA TOUR in 2012 with victories at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
Kyle Stanley – One week after losing a seven-stroke lead during the final round, came back from eight strokes to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
2011 CIMB Classic Champion Bo Van Pelt – Returns to the CIMB Classic after a successful 2012 in which he recorded 10 top-10 finishes and finished 22nd in the final FedExCup standings.
Sanctioned by the PGA TOUR, Asian Tour and Professional Golf Association of Malaysia, the CIMB Classic 2012 will see a top class international field of 48 players competing for a US$6.1 million prize purse, with US$1.3 million going to the winner. The tournament will feature 30 players from the PGA TOUR and the top 10 available players from the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit. Eight sponsor exemptions will make up the rest of the field, with two places reserved for Malaysian professionals. There will be no halfway cut for the event and as such all players will play all four days of golf.
Tickets are on sale for the CIMB Classic with details as follows:
Ticket Prices
Ticket Day / Type
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General Admission
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25 October 2012 – Thursday
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RM90
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26 October 2012 – Friday
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RM90
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27 October 2012 – Saturday
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RM140
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28 October 2012 – Sunday
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RM140
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Season Pass
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RM260
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CIMB Bank Credit Card Holders
- CIMB Bank credit card holders will receive 25% discount on tickets purchased with CIMB Bank credit cards, only at outlets.
- Terms and conditions apply. For further details please refer to www.cimbclasssic.com
Limited tickets will be on sale at the following avenues, so get yours today at:
| Official Ticket Agency |
Ticketpro
Tickets are available at
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| Golf Retailers | Tickets are also available at selected MST outlets |
Call Center / Office Operating Hours are as below:
Mondays – Fridays 9.30am - 6.00pm
Saturdays 9.30am - 1.00pm
Sundays and Public Holidays Closed
Mondays – Fridays 9.30am - 6.00pm
Saturdays 9.30am - 1.00pm
Sundays and Public Holidays Closed
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