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On Sunday, February 23, Brian Campbell bettered Aldrich Potgieter in the dramatic playoff to win the Mexico Open. The moment was emotional not just for him but for his girlfriend, Kelsi McKee, who couldn't control her emotions once the golfer made the winning putt.
Campbell entered the final round of the Mexico Open one stroke behind Potgieter. He carded a 2-under 70 to equal the South African youngster, who shot 71, his worst round of the week. In the first playoff hole, both players made par on the eighteenth. On the next extra hole, while Potgieter missed the six-footer, the 31-year-old golfer comfortably birdied the four-footer to claim his maiden win.
As Brian Campbell made the winning putt, his girlfriend, Kelsi McKee, nearly broke into tears at the historic moment. Here's the video:
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"She's just my rock out here," - Brian Campbell hails his girlfriend after the Mexico Open win
During the winner's press conference, Brian Campbell thanked his family and girlfriend for their support throughout his career.
"My family means everything," he said. "They are the sole reason why I'm here today. Without their support, I don't know what I would be doing. They're so special to me. They have supported me this whole time. It's not all been good. I had a struggle period for many years. They've let me keep getting after it.
"And Kelsi, I can't say enough about her, she's just my rock out here. I get to do what I get to do and she's always there in my corner. It's just been a blessing. Thank you so much," he added.
Speaking about the emotional winning moment, Campbell said that Kelsi's emotions reflected what he felt on the inside.
"It's really hard to put it into words. You play so hard, you put your heart out there, you grind not just four days but really all week long we're out here. So to have it culminate like this has just been really special," he added.
The purse size of the Mexico Open was $9 million, and Brian Campbell bagged a paycheck of $1,260,000 as the winner's share. Besides, he has also jumped to 12th in the FedEx Cup standings. This win has also made him eligible to compete in all the remaining Signature Events, The Players Championship, The Masters, and the PGA Championship.
