Brian Campbell Seals Second PGA Tour Win of the Year
Brian Campbell John Deere win makes this season unforgettable as he claims his second PGA Tour title of the year. In addition to winning the Mexico Open in February, he secured his second playoff victory of the year in the John Deere Classic on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Campbell defeated Emiliano Grillo in a sudden-death playoff with a calm par on the first extra hole after a decisive final round 67.
From Underdog to Closer: Campbell Delivers in Crunch Time
Campbell’s 2025 season has been an all-or-nothing campaign. Aside from his two wins, he hasn’t cracked the top 30 in any other event. Yet, in pressure-packed playoffs, he’s two-for-two.
After a shaky double bogey on the 15th hole, Campbell bounced back with a birdie on 17 and narrowly missed another on 18 to post 18-under-par 266.
Grillo matched his score with a gritty round of his own but couldn’t recover after a poor approach shot in the playoff.
Eyes on the British Open
With this win, Campbell could earn a spot in the 2025 British Open, depending on his updated world golf ranking. The victory pushes him higher on the leaderboard and puts him in elite company.
He now joins Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Sepp Straka, and Ryan Fox as multiple winners on the PGA Tour this season.
Key Highlights from Sunday’s Final Round
- David Lipsky had a chance to force a playoff but missed a clutch par putt on 18, settling for a tie for third.
- Max Homa showed early promise but couldn’t keep pace, tying for fifth after a 69.
Matt Kuchar (47) and Lucas Glover also tied for fifth, showing impressive form with closing rounds of 66 and 64, respectively.
Source: AP News