The FedExCup tournament promotes Malaysia as a ‘regional golf and business’ hub


PGA Tour commissioner Monahan (above) is happy with the impact the CIMB Classic has made; Thomas (left) will be chasing a third straight title at TPC Kuala Lumpur.

US PGA Tour commission Jay Monahan shares his thoughts on the CIMB Classic, which is set for Oct 12 to 15 at TPC Kuala Lumpur, and what the tournament means to the region as a whole. The following are excerpts of the interview.

Q: How do you view CIMB Classic’s impact on the PGA Tour as the first South-East Asian event with FedExCup points?

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sport , hs , teeup , golf , monahan

Next In Golf

Golf-McIlroy sees little chance of PGA Tour and LIV Golf deal
Golfing-Statue honouring Ballesteros vanishes in Spain
Golf-Thitikul, Hull and Ko among those to join women's indoor golf league
Creditable finish for golfer Liyana at Victorian Open
How to hit the perfect punch shot
TaylorMade introduces Qi4D family of drivers
A new chapter for Mirabel
Clark ‘torn’ on Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA Tour
Gusty winds deal blow to�Liyana and Winnie
Worldwide reset for new season

Others Also Read