Marc Leishman shot a 7-under par 65 on Sunday to claim a five-shot victory at the 2018 CIMB Classic.
Leishamn, who entered the final round at TPC Kuala Lumpur tied for the lead, finished his final day in Malaysia with just one bogey offset by eight birdies, highlighted by four-straight on Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5 to pull away from the pack, en route to a 26-under par total.
For his fourth career title, the 34-year old Aussie earned $1,260,000, along with 500 FedExCup points to move into second place in the points race. He also garnered 48 OWGR points and will move back inside the world top 20 (projected at No. 16).
PRO-FILE
Nationality Australian
Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 200 lb
Birthdate: October 24, 1983 (age 34)
Native: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Residence: Virginia Beach, Virginia
FINAL TOP 5
1. Marc Leishman -26 (68-62-67-65)
2. Emiliano Grillo -21 (67-68-67-66)
2. Chesson Hadley -21 (67-68-66-66)
2. Bronson Burgoon -21 (63-69-67-68)
5. Justin Thomas -20 (66-69-69-64)
5. Abraham Ancer -20 (67-68-68-65)
5. Charles Howell III -20 (69-67-65-67)
5. Louis Oosthuizen -20 (66-68-65-69)
5. Gary Woodland -20 (69-61-67-71)
THE FOUR ROUNDS
After Round 1: T20 (-4, 68)
After Round 2: T1 (-14, 68-62)
After Round 3: T1 (-19 68-62-67)
After Round 4: 1st (-26 68-62-67-65)
LEISHMAN’S WINNING STATS
Through 72 holes
Fairways: 64.3% (36/56) (T44)
Greens: 73.6% (53/72) (T46)
Putts/GIR: 1.528/81 putts (1st)
Scores: 1 Eagle, 28 Birdies, 39 Pars, 4 Bogeys
Key Stretch Round 4: Leishman birdied four-straight holes on Nos. 2-5 to pull away from Shubhankar Sharma and Gary Woodland, who shared the 54-hole lead. He then made two more gains on his final three holes to erase any doubt.
LEISHMAN’S FINAL-ROUND HIGHLIGHTS
The PGA Tour’s video package of the Aussie’s final day in Malaysia.
VICTORIES
PGA Tour: 4
2018 CIMB Classsic
2017 BMW Championship
2017 Arnold Palmer Invitational
2012 Travelers Championship
European Tour: 1
2015 Nedbank Golf Challenge
MONEY & PLAYOFF POINTS
With his win at the new season’s second stop, Leishman earned $1,260,000 and 500 FedExCup points to move into second place behind last week’s Safeway Open winner Kevin Tway, who finished T27, good for 27 points and 527 total.
WORLD RANKING
Leishman received 48 OWGR points, and is projected to move from No. 24 to No. 16 in the Official World Golf Rankings following this victory.
TROPHY PHOTO
Leishman makes his way to the winner’s circle for the fourth time in his PGA Tour career, but third time in just the past two calendar years.
Credits: Getty Images, PGA Tour Media
