We are blessed here in Omaha with many fine golf courses.  In the west end of town, there is Shadow Ridge and The Champions, both of which are private courses.  Tiburon is a great choice also in West Omaha.  Moving east, there is Miracle Hills which is a pubic course of good quality and high popularity.  It’s popularity may be due to it’s position in an office park setting which must send it many executives slipping out for an extended lunch or early office exit.  Older public courses include Elmwood and Benson in mid-town.  Field Club is a short but well loved course in the city’s older east side.

Wherever you are located and whatever your budget, Omaha has many fine courses for your enjoyment.

• In a dramatic final round, Charles Warren shot a six-under-par 66 with five birdies and an eagle to win the tournament. Warren narrowly missed a playoff with John Elliott after Elliott missed his three-foot attempt to save par on the 18th.

• A tournament record $600,000 purse was handed out on Sunday.

• A tournament record 30,000 spectators attended Sunday’s final round. During four days of play, the tournament saw over 68,000 come to Champions Run to take in the action.

Some History of the COX Classic

The Cox Classic enters its ninth year in 2004. Event dates are August 2-8, 2004. Since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $950,000 for charity and entertained thousands of spectators. In the past, notable professionals such as Chip Beck, Chris DiMarco, Stewart Cink, Brent Geiberger, Dennis Paulson, Matt Gogel and Aaron Baddeley have played at The Champions Club and won on the PGA TOUR.

We are very excited and confident that the 2004 Cox Classic will continue this tradition of excellence. With a record 65,000 spectators (Thursday – Sunday) attending in 2003, the Cox Classic is a unique opportunity to increase the visibility of your company. In addition, the Cox Classic distributed $87,000 among 13 local charities. With your support, we are able to make Omaha a healthier and more exciting place to live.