It was only fitting that Brian Campbell returned and gave toast to the tree that helped him win the Mexico Open on Sunday.

Brian Campbell played well enough to win the Mexico Open for his first PGA Tour victory. He also needed the break of a lifetime.

Brian Campbell took the PGA Tour and golf world by surprise at the 2025 Mexico Open by leaping into contention down the stretch. Who is the relative unknown and where did he come from?

Campbell beats Potgieter on the second playoff hole to win the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld for his first PGA Tour victory. He managed only a 1-under 70 in the final round, but he's now a winner on Tour and will be in the field in two months at the Masters.

Brian Campbell, pictured in 2024 on the Korn Ferry Tour, won for the first time on the PGA Tour. / Logan Newell/The Coloradoan / USA TODAY NETWORK The PGA Tour moved south for its annual stop at the Mexico Open, offering a $7 million purse with $1.26 ...

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 won his first professional golf tournament at the Mexico Open on Sunday. The 31-year-old defeated 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter in a two-hole playoff. The PGA Tour heads to Florida ...

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — 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 ...