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Campbell Clinches John Deere Classic Title in First-Hole Playoff

The American golfer earned his second PGA Tour victory of the season by parring the opening playoff hole against Emiliano Grillo at TPC Deere Run.

SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa signs autographs following the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.
SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Brian Campbell of the United States celebrates after winning the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 06, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.
Max Homa of the United States plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois.

Overview

  • Campbell and Grillo both shot 4-under 67s in the final round to finish at 18-under, prompting a sudden-death playoff on the 18th hole.
  • On the first extra hole, Campbell secured victory with a par after Grillo failed to get up-and-down from off the green.
  • This triumph marks Campbell’s second PGA Tour win of 2025, both earned via playoffs, underlining his clutch performance under pressure.
  • Defending champion Davis Thompson stumbled with a 1-over 72 in the final round and tumbled from the lead into a tie for 18th place.
  • Aldrich Potgieter’s unexpected withdrawal after a third-round 76 remains unexplained as the tournament concluded.