Short Hitter’s Dream Day: Emergency Caddie Magic and Netflix Drama

Welcome back to the Monday Finish, where we think of February as the Harbour Town of months; a little shorter than the competition but full of trouble. To the news…

Imagine, for a moment, you’re in the shoes of a particular player this past Sunday afternoon in the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld. Good news: You’re in a playoff to win on the PGA Tour! Some bad news: Your opponent is 20-year-old rising star Aldrich Potgieter. He’s unscarred and unafraid, while you, at 32, know the preciousness of this opportunity and the consequences of a misstep. It’ll be tough to play free.

More bad news: Your opponent’s swing speed is 17 mph faster, his ball speed 30 mph higher, his drives 51 yards longer on average. You, Brian Campbell, are arguably the shortest driver on the PGA Tour. But in a dramatic turn of events, after a wayward tee shot that bounced off the woods back into play, you find yourself clutching the trophy as a PGA Tour winner. Surprising, right?

In other winners this week, Brian Campbell secured his first PGA Tour win, showcasing his talent after a strong season on the Korn Ferry Tour. Angel Yin and Jacques Kruyswijk also claimed victories in the Honda LPGA Thailand and the Magical Kenya Open, respectively.

Notable performances by Isaiah Salinda, Joel Dahmen, and amateur Jose Luis Ballester added to the excitement of the week’s events. And let’s not forget Akie Iwai’s incredible rounds of 62 and 61 in the LPGA Thailand, finishing as runner-up with a strong finish.

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