2018 CIMB Classic Picks and Tournament Preview

CIMB Classic LogoThe CIMB Classic golf tournament began in 2010 and is played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is a 78 player field which consists of 60 golfers from the PGA TOUR (Top 60 from the previous FedEx Cup standings that accept an invite), 10 golfers from the Asian Tour and 8 spots that are sponsor's exemptions. This is a tournament that knowing some of the Asian Tour players could land you some sleeper picks for the CIMB Classic that most fantasy golfers won’t pay much attention to.

If you are a fantasy golf player you need to remember one very important fact; This tournament will begin at 7:00pm EST Wednesday night. The CIMB Classic is in Malaysia so you have a huge time zone difference. Don't forget to get your fantasy golf picks in early Wedneaday or you will get shut out of your contests.

Also, make sure you check out our CIMB Classic Sleeper Picks Page

2018 CIMB Classic Tourney Preview

The 2018 CIMB Classic golf tournament once again has a strong field and many of the top PGA Tour golfers will once again be the most expensive players at our affiliate partner site DraftKings for the PGA Birdie Contest. The advantage is that there will be some very good golfers still in the $8000 price range for your CIMB Classic Picks so building a lineup should be pretty simple.

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Dates - October 11 – October 14, 2018

Prize Pool - $7,000,000

First Place - $1,260,000

FedEx Cup Points - 500

Here is a Highlight Video from last year's CIMB Classic

Examining CIMB Classic Golf Course

Name of Course - Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC)

Where is Kuala Lumpur Golf & CC? - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club

Par - 72

Yards - 6985

Slope Rating - 130

Year Built - 1991

Designed by - Nelson Howarth – 1991 Redesigned in 2008 by E&G Parslow

Past CIMB Classic Champions

Pat Perez Defending Champion CIMB ClassicPat Perez2017 - Pat Perez

 

Bo Van Pelt2016 - Justin Thomas

 

Bo Van Pelt2015 - Justin Thomas

 

Ryan Moore2014 - Ryan Moore

 

CIMB Classic Info - Trends, Tidbits

  • CIMB Classic is the 1st event ever sanctioned by the PGA Tour in Southeast Asia
  • It was an official money event on the Asian Tour, but not on the PGA Tour until 2013 when it gained official status on the PGA Tour
  • The winner of the CIMB Classic earns an invitation to the Masters

2018 CIMB Classic Fantasy Golf Info

The CIMB Classic is a no cut golf tournament. Picking the winner as well as having all 6 of your players finish high will be what you need to cash in that grand prize check at DraftKings. If you are already a player at DraftKings, why not try out FanDuel.com. If you are a fantasy player then you should already have an account at FanDuel but if you don't, take advantage of our FanDuel Promo offer of a FREE Fantasy Contest for cash when you make your first deposit to FanDuel.

Why You Need Expert Picks For The CIMB Classic Open

Because not winning a fantasy golf contest sucks! Because sometimes you just can’t come up with a great fantasy team! Because sometimes you go on a losing streak and you need some help! Because guys that are winning the big cash are using RotoQL.com for their expert picks and you are relying on some guy writing a blog in his mom’s basement. Because we use RotoQL and we'll be usuing them for our CIMB Classic Picks this week too!