CIMB Preferred Golf Series 2023
With its strong ties to the world of golf, CIMB knows there is more to the game than just a recreational sport. Golf is a platform that CIMB is highly familiar with, having hosted the prestigious CIMB Classic in the past. As golf continues to serve as a great avenue for relationship building and entertainment, it remains a well-loved sporting event deeply appreciated by CIMB clients.
For CIMB, the time is right to return to the golfing green and its roots of hosting prestigious golfing events, but this time, they did so in a more intimate setting. The recently debuted CIMB Preferred Golf Series is a curated event designed to deliver a high level of experience to CIMB Preferred clients.
Dato’ Abdul Rahman Ahmad, CIMB’s Group CEO (left) and Effendy Shahul Hamid, CIMB’s Group Consumer and Digital Banking CEO (right) presenting the Grand Prize to the champion team.
This highly anticipated annual event is Tochigi-Tokyo-Ibaraki Golf Escape and a roundtrip business class air travel from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo with four rounds of 18-hole golf. The second prize was a 15-inch Macbook Air and the third prize was a Bowers and Wilkins Panorama 3 soundbar, while the hole-in-ones were a Panerai Luminor Regatta Chrono flyback and a Land Rover Range Rover Velar. CIMB PREFERRED SPECIAL an exclusive invitation-only golf event that provides a unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, as well as allowing them to enjoy the camaraderie and the chance to win outstanding prizes.
More than 400 golfers took part in the recently concluded CIMB Preferred Golf Series 2023, which featured four qualifying rounds held throughout West Malaysia – The Mines Resort & Golf Club (20 September); Johor Bahru’s Horizon Golf & Country Club (4 October); Palm Garden Golf Club in Putrajaya (11 October); and Penang Golf Club (19 October).
One of CIMB Preferred client in action
The top 20 finalists from each round went on to compete at the Grand Finals, which took place at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club on 16 November.
The format of the game was the popular Texas Scramble System 36, with each team choosing their best drive from which to hit their next shot and continuing to do so until they scored the hole. There were also the on-course contests of Nearest-to-Pin, Longest Drive and Nearest-to-Line.
Designed for both men and women players, the qualifying rounds had main prizes of Rimowa luggage bags and Braun Buffel bags. The finals included a grand prize of a 5-day/4-night Tochigi-Tokyo-Ibaraki Golf Escape and a roundtrip business class air travel from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo with four rounds of 18-hole golf.
The second prize was a 15-inch Macbook Air and the third prize was a Bowers and Wilkins Panorama 3 soundbar, while the hole-in-ones were a Panerai Luminor Regatta Chrono flyback and a Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
The Grand Finals added a touch of luxe to the proceedings as players were pampered with bespoke gifts and services both on and off course.
Dato’ Sheila Majid mesmerising the crowd at the CIMB Preferred Golf Series 2023 Grand Final closing dinner at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club
The event only goes to show how having CIMB Preferred as your financial services partner gives you access to exclusive events as well as a wide range of products and services designed to help you succeed in achieving your financial goals.
“The CIMB Preferred Golf Series was crafted in view of delivering a unique and personal experience that reflects the Preferred brand proposition,” says CIMB Group Chief Executive Officer of Group Consumer and Digital Banking, Effendy Shahul Hamid.
“We understand the golfers’ journey from start to end, which is why we focused on the finer details of what defines a great experience for our clients. It was our meticulous attention to detail that gave a unique spin to the event, which we believe sets us apart.”
With so much happening on and off the course, you wouldn’t want to miss out on all the action at next year’s CIMB Preferred Golf Series 2024. Be a CIMB Preferred client today. Visit any CIMB Bank branch or contact the Preferred Call Centre at 1300 885 300.
Find out more about CIMB Preferred at www.cimbpreferred.com.my
