Brian Campbell What's In The Bag And Player Profile
By: Derek Clements | Edited: Mon 07 Jul 2025
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Article Updated in July 2025
Brian Campbell, the shortest hitter on the PGA Tour, has secured his second victory of a memorable breakthrough season for the 32-year-old, defeating Emiliano Grillo in a playoff to win the John Deere Classic.
In February, Campbell, enjoying incredible luck after a tee shot heading out of bounds crashed into a tree and bounced back into the fairway, beat Aldrich Potgieter in extra holes to win the Mexico Open.
But this time was somewhat less dramatic as Grillo missed the fairway on the 18th at TPC Deere Run and failed to make par, meaning that a comfortable two-putt was enough for Campbell on this occasion.
Player Profile
Born on March 6, 1993, in Newport Beach, California, Brian Campbell was introduced to golf at an early age.
Growing up in a sports-mad family, Campbell’s older brother, Derek, was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies and played baseball at the University of California.
Campbell attended Mater Dei High School in California. His impressive performance in the AJGA Mission Hills Desert Junior and top 20 finishes in three other AJGA tournaments marked him out as an emerging talent, drawing the attention of numerous colleges. Hel chose to attend the University of Illinois and in his junior year he set a school record with a season scoring average of 71.08.
He qualified for the 2015 US Open at Chambers Bay as an amateur, finishing in a tie for 27th place and was the tournament’s low amateur.
He turned professional in 2015 and although he gained his PGA Tour card, he lost it in 2017 but vowed to get it back. His determination finally paid off in 2024 when he secured his spot on the PGA Tour for the 2025 season by finishing seventh on the points list after three runner-up finishes on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Campbell’s consistency during the 2024 season was a testament to his work ethic. He missed only four cuts in 25 Korn Ferry Tour starts, finishing in the top five for total birdies, scrambling, and driving accuracy.
Last 10 Events
John Deere Classic - 1st
US Open - CUT
The Memorial Tournament - WD
Charles Schwab Challenge - CUT
US PGA Championship - T55th
Truist Championship - T34th
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson - CUT
RBC Heritage - T32nd
Masters Tournament - T32nd
Valspar Championship - CUT
Key Stats
Driving Distance - 276.6 Yards
Driving Accuracy - 66.52%
Greens in Regulation - 63.77%
Sand Saves - 61.43%
Putts Per Round - 28.52
Scoring Average - 70.77
End of Year World Ranking Position
2020: 838
2021: 825
2022: 1,525
2023: 680
2024: 197
Current Ranking: 55th
What's In Brian Campbell's Golf Bag
Driver: Ping G440 LST (10.5 Degrees)
3-Wood: Ping G430 LST (15 Degrees)
7-Wood: Ping G430 Max (21 Degrees)
Irons: Ping Blueprint S (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-10S), WedgeWorks (60-L)
Putter: Ping Redwood Anser 2
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
About the author
Derek Clements is a seasoned sports journalist and regular Golfshake contributor, specialising in tour coverage, opinion pieces, and feature writing. With a long career in national newspapers and golf media, he has reported on the game across Europe, the United States and Australia. A passionate golfer, he has played and reviewed numerous renowned courses, with personal favourites including Pebble Beach, Kingsbarns, Aldeburgh, Old Thorns and the K Club. His love of the game informs his thoughtful commentary on both professional golf and the wider golfing community.
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