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.

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.

Brian Campbell outlasted Aldrich Potgeiter — with help from a lucky bounce — for his first professional win in 187 tries.

Brian Campbell came into the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld having made just 10 cuts in 27 events, with no top-10 finishes. Still, Campbell was matter-of-fact when asked after the third round what a win would mean.

The PGA Tour moved south for its annual stop at the Mexico Open, offering a $7 million purse with $1.26 million to the winner.In a playoff of contrasts featuring the Tour’s biggest hitter in 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter and shortest hitter in 31-year-old Brian Campbell,

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,

Brian Campbell got the bounce of a lifetime on the second playoff hole and defeated Aldrich Potgieter to win for the first time.