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Brian Campbell delivered a masterclass in perseverance at the John Deere Classic, capturing his second playoff victory of 2025 with an 18-under total at TPC Deere Run. The Illinois native earned $1,512,000 from the $8.4 million purse, defeating Emiliano Grillo on the first playoff hole after both finished regulation at 266 (-18).

Campbell's victory carried emotional weight - exactly 10 years after missing the cut as an amateur at this same tournament. His journey from a quintuple-bogey at Q-School to two-time winner proves that accuracy trumps distance. Despite ranking 171st in driving distance, Campbell's precision and clutch putting sealed the deal when it mattered most.

The final round delivered Sunday drama with multiple lead changes. Campbell took control with three birdies in four holes on the back nine, only to double-bogey the 15th after finding trees off the tee. Grillo seized momentum but three-putted the 16th for bogey, opening the door for Campbell's playoff heroics.

Campbell's story reads like golf fiction. Standing as the shortest player on tour, he nearly retired after that devastating Q-School performance. Fast-forward to 2025, and he's become the sixth multiple winner this season. His approach? "I can't overpower courses, so I have to outthink them," Campbell explained after his emotional victory.

SCOTTISH LINKS BECKON

The Genesis Scottish Open (July 10-13) at The Renaissance Club headlines this week's action. Defending champion Robert MacIntyre returns to North Berwick seeking another emotional home victory, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headlines a stellar field making final Open Championship preparations.

Three Open Championship spots await the highest finishers not already qualified, adding extra motivation to the $9 million co-sanctioned event. Links conditions and Scottish weather promise tactical chess matches rather than driving contests.

SOCIAL OF THE WEEK

Absolute bombs from Andrew Austen. Major props to the players at this weeks U.S. Adaptive Open! Truly inspiring to see them out there competing at a high level 👏 

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