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.
Beginning the day just off the pace, Campbell signed for a final-round 70 to reach 20 under for the tournament and claim victory over the South African. The win represents not only the first of Campbell’s PGA Tour career but the first of his professional career as he becomes the second straight first-time winner to reign supreme at the Mexico Open following in the footsteps of last year’s champion Jake Knapp. Campebell is also the second first-time winner in 2025 thanks to his first trip to the winner’s circle since the 2015 NCAA Noblesville Regional.
With the triumph, Campbell locks up his status on the PGA Tour for the next two years and climbs more than 150 spots in the FedEx Cup standings to 13th in the season-long race. He also secures invitation into the Masters and PGA Championship for the first time in his career as well as the remaining signature events this season. If Campbell wishes to, the 31-year-old can begin his next year’s campaign in Maui at The…
