Power Rankings: Cox Classic

text size

The Nationwide Tour travels to Omaha, Neb., this week for the Cox Classic Presented by Lexus of Omaha.

There was yet another new winner on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, as D.J. Brigman, 34, fired a 7-under 64 in the final round to beat rookie Jamie Lovemark by one shot.

Brigman, who became the 15th different winner in 16 tournaments on Tour this year, jumped from 47th on the money list to sixth.

The tour moves to the Champions Run course that will play to around 7,145 yards as a par 71. Last year Rich Barcelo shot four rounds in the 60s, including a second-round 62, on his way to a one-shot victory over Tom Gillis.

Here are the power rankings for the Cox Classic Presented by Lexus of Omaha.

Power Rankings: Cox Classic Presented by Lexus of Omaha

Rank Player   Comment Jamie LOVEMARK The rookie of the year candidate had another runner-up finish on Sunday but did well enough to take the top spot on the money list -- the fifth different player to top the standings in 2010. Lovemark has one win and three runner-up finishes this season. D.J. BRIGMAN He picked up his first victory since the 2003 Permian Basin Open and is the latest example of how a player can resurrect his season with a win. His massive jump on the money list puts him in good shape for the rest of 2010. Tag RIDINGS Another tournament, another top 10 for Ridings this past week. His T9 finish was his sixth top 10 of the season. Though he's ranked No. 7 on the money list, he is still winless in 2010. But a victory is going to come eventually and it could be this week. William McGIRT As a tour rookie McGirt had another good finish last week by shooting a 7-under 64 in the final round. It was his best round of the season and his T7 was his fourth top 10 of the year. He's now No. 22 on the money list. Tommy GAINEY He's the only two-time winner this season and finished T12 last week. In his last three tournaments Gainey has a win, a T16, and a T21. He's remained consistent during the heat of the summer and one more win gives him a battlefield promotion to the PGA TOUR.

John Dell has covered golf for the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina for the last 16 years. His views do not necessarily represent the views of the PGA TOUR.