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tournament in

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, co-sanctioned by the

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and the

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. Played in the fall, the event debuted in 2010 and moved to the West Course of the

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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

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. It was an official money event on the Asian Tour, but was an unofficial money event on the PGA Tour through

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. Beginning in October

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, it gained official status on the PGA Tour and the field was increased to 78 players.

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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

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and the now defunct

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Field

In 2010, the 40-man field consisted of the top 25 available players from the PGA Tour's

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
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Winners

''Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.''

Notes

References

External links

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Coverage on the Asian Tour's official site
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