Under blazingly hot conditions the Cox Classic wrapped up with Hietala winning it from Branshaw in a playoff.  Now the playoff would be difficult under any circumstances but when you factor in 100 degree weather - well that’s tough.

The playoff went only 2 holes before Branshaw missed a put that gave the win to Hietala.  More on this ‘classic’ golf event tomorrow.

• 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.