Brian Campbell PGA Tour win number two of the season came in dramatic fashion at the 2025 John Deere Classic, where he edged out Emiliano Grillo in a one-hole playoff at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. It’s Campbell’s second playoff triumph this year, following his win at the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld in February.
Both Campbell and Grillo finished regulation play at 18-under 266, setting the stage for a sudden-death playoff. Campbell sealed the victory with a par on the first extra hole, the par-4 18th.
His final round included a 4-under 67, highlighted by a resilient finish. Despite a costly double bogey on the 15th that momentarily knocked him out of the lead, Campbell bounced back with a key birdie on the par-5 17th, pushing him back to 18-under and into playoff position.
For his efforts, Campbell collected $1,512,000 from the $8.4 million prize purse. The victory cements him as one of the select players with multiple wins on the PGA Tour in 2025, joining elite companies like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
In a full-circle moment, the win came exactly 10 years after Campbell made his PGA Tour debut at this same event as an amateur on a sponsor’s exemption. His journey since has taken him through injuries, time on the Korn Ferry Tour, and perseverance to regain his PGA Tour card this season.
A University of Illinois alum, Campbell enjoyed vocal hometown-like support from the John Deere Classic crowd, calling it the most he’s ever felt at a tournament—despite his California roots.
Notably, Campbell made key equipment adjustments since his Mexico Open victory, including switching to the latest Ping LST 3-wood (G440). That club helped him deliver a 277-yard shot to 18 feet on the 17th hole, setting up a crucial birdie that paved the way to his playoff win.