CIMB Niaga Extends Indonesian Masters Sponsorship

Jakarta, May 3 - The CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters is set to feature prominently on the Asian Tour Schedule for another three years after the event received further backing from title sponsor, CIMB Niaga, organisers announced on Friday.

The commitment from CIMB Niaga will ensure that the full field Asian Tour event continues to be staged on the region’s premier Tour until 2016. CIMB Niaga also committed to bring international stars in every edition.

Since making its debut in 2011, the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters has grown into Indonesia’s most prestigious international golf tournament that is sanctioned by the Asian Tour, which is celebrating its 10th season this year.

Over the years, the event has attracted a stellar field including Lee Westwood, a two-time Indonesian Masters champion, Darren Clarke, Ernie Els and the top Asian Tour stars.

Arwin Rasyid, President Director of CIMB Niaga Tbk is delighted to witness the growing stature of the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters and is confident that the event will continue to enjoy further success.

"Our commitment towards the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters underscores the success of the tournament to date and we’re confident that it will continue to grow as one of the premier sporting event in Indonesia,” said Arwin.

"We are delighted to have CIMB Niaga sign on as our Title Sponsor for another three years. It has been a pleasure working together with them for the past two years and we look forward to growing the tournament in the years to come. Our goal from the start was to establish an Asian Tour event in Indonesia that would become one of the most prestigious international golf tournament in the region." said Grant Slack, Director, Indonesian Masters PTE LTD, the event's promoter.

Asian Tour Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han said the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters will continue to form part of the strong Asian Tour Schedule that showcase the best talents from the Tour.

“I would like to express our fullest appreciation to CIMB Niaga who has taken every effort to further raise the profile of this wonderful event to the world. As a full-field Asian Tour tournament, our talented members will continue to be given the opportunity to compete against many of world’s best players,” said Han.