It was only fitting that Brian Campbell returned and gave toast to the tree that helped him win the Mexico Open on Sunday.
Campbell, statistically the shortest driver on Tour, beat Aldrich Potgieter, the Tour's longest, in a two-hole playoff Sunday at VidantaWorld for his first Tour win.
Brian Campbell cashed in on a huge break Sunday when his tee shot in a playoff bounced out of the trees and back into play, leading to a birdie on the second extra hole to win the Mexico Open over Aldrich Potgieter.
Brian Campbell's girlfriend burst into tears and rushed to hug the PGA Tour pro after a lucky tree shot helped him win the Mexico Open.
The 20-year-old South African enters the final round of the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld with a one-shot lead over Brian Campbell.
The PGA Tour's Mexico Open at VidantaWorld concludes Sunday, with Aldrich Potgieter leading by one shot over Brian Campbell. Here's a look at tee times and groupings for the final round in Vallarta, Mexico (click here for TV times and stream links).
Aldrich Potgieter had the lead going into the final round of the Mexico Open, minus the cushion he enjoyed after a sloppy finish Saturday that made him settle for a 4-under 67 and a one-shot advantage over Brian Campbell at Vidanta Vallarta.
How is that for a first professional victory? Brian Campbell overcame a one-stroke deficit Sunday at Vidanta Vallarta to win the 2025 Mexico Open, battling through two playoff holes to finally topple 36- and 54-hole leader Aldrich Potgieter.
Ludvig Aberg and Brian Campbell don't have much in common except winning on the PGA Tour. Aberg is so good he was top 10 in the world just nine months after leaving college.
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