2004 WGC-American Express Championship
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The 2004 WGC-American Express Championship was a golf tournament that was contested from 30 September to 3 October 2004 at Mount Juliet Golf Course in Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland. It was the fifth WGC-American Express Championship tournament and the third of three World Golf Championships events held in 2004.
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | 30 September – 3 October 2004 |
Location | Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland 52.526°N 7.189°W / 52.526; -7.189 |
Course(s) | Mount Juliet Golf Course |
Tour(s) | PGA Tour European Tour |
Statistics | |
Par | 72 |
Length | 7,256 |
Field | 68 players |
Cut | None |
Prize fund | $7,000,000 |
Winner's share | $1,200,000 |
Champion | |
Ernie Els | |
270 (−18) | |
Location map | |
Location in the Republic of Ireland | |
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Ernie Els won the tournament for his first of two WGC titles, which lifted him to second in the Official World Golf Ranking. Tiger Woods was the 2-time defending champion but finished in 9th place.