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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?

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