Brian Campbell benefits from slice of luck in play-off to win Mexico Open

February 24, 2025
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American Brian Campbell edged out Aldrich Potgieter in a play-off to win the Mexico Open.

South African Potgieter, 20, had held a slender one-stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round as he chased a first PGA Tour win.

Potgieter, though, finished with an even-par round as Campbell made a one-under 70 to take the contest to a sudden-death play-off, over the par-five 18th.

After both men missed birdie chances, it was back to the 18th tee – from where Campbell enjoyed a huge slice of good fortune.

The American’s shot drifted wide right and was heading out of bounds but struck a tree and bounced back into play.

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Potgieter found the bunker short of the green and was then unable to sink his birdie chance.

That left Campbell clear to roll in from inside four feet to secure the first win of his professional career.

Isaiah Salinda hit a final round of six-under to finish clear in third place, one shot back on 19 under.

England’s Aaron Rai shot a 67 for a tie for fifth place with American Ben Griffin at 18-under.