PGA TOUR rookie Brian Campbell secured his first career victory at the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld after 187 TOUR-sanctioned starts. Campbell, who earned his TOUR card through the Korn Ferry Tour in 2024, fired a final-round 70 to catch 54-hole leader Aldrich Potgieter, then sealed the win with a birdie on the second playoff hole at Vidanta Vallarta.
His victory also marked the first win for a 2025-released driver.
That bounce off the tree on the second playoff hole leading to the win was amazing
What a life-changing bounce off the tree and cart path for him
Ironsmith4 said:
What a life-changing bounce off the tree and cart path for him
He was aiming for it It was a smart move
Ironsmith4 said:
What a life-changing bounce off the tree and cart path for him
I was rooting for him and his wife They really deserved this win
Ironsmith4 said:
What a life-changing bounce off the tree and cart path for him
I was rooting for him and his wife They really deserved this win
Absolutely Thrilled for them
Ironsmith4 said:
What a life-changing bounce off the tree and cart path for him
I was rooting for him and his wife They really deserved this win
She looked so tense during that shootout, rightfully so With 1.2 million on the line and all
Ironsmith4 said:
What a life-changing bounce off the tree and cart path for him
I was rooting for him and his wife They really deserved this win
not married
I love that Joel Dahmen ended up in the top ten, and it was great to see some new faces at the top of the leaderboard
When Potgieter messed up that approach, I almost fell out of my chair He looked like he was asking Mother Nature for a break, but Campbell had already won her over with his drive
Sawyer said:
When Potgieter messed up that approach, I almost fell out of my chair He looked like he was asking Mother Nature for a break, but Campbell had already won her over with his drive
Potgieter definitely has some work to do A few short game mistakes this weekend show he still has a lot of developing to do
Can’t believe someone who would get out driven by everyone on this forum got a PGA Tour win.
Seriously though, it was amazing to watch Campbell play smart, accessible golf especially in the same group as Potgieter. The 40 yards difference in drives was just wild to see
@Westley
But how far does he hit the 4 iron
Whatever he hit from 68 yards on 18 that would have been my 56
@Westley
All week, the commentators said this course is pretty open and straight, really made for players who can hit huge drives And the guy who wins is hitting drives like I do Crazy Still, I’m happy for him Glad to see a guy who kept getting close finally get it done
@Westley
His first drive on 18 only went 257 yards and rolled to 280 Really impressive that he could compete against all the long hitters
@Westley
Drive for karma, putt for dharma
@Westley
So great to see the game played with precision and not just brute force as we’ve gotten used to Great job, Brian
Just a reminder that distance isn’t everything
What was usually a boring week turned out to be pretty thrilling Can’t wait to see more from Potgieter The kid is going to win a lot Super happy for Campbell too He finally got a win Sometimes it takes some crazy luck to get you over the hump
