First-Time Father Rafael Campos Claims Historic PGA Tour Victory in Bermuda
Rafael Campos achieved a remarkable victory at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, becoming only the second Puerto Rican to win on the PGA Tour. This win came less than a week after the birth of his first daughter, Paola Isabel.
Starting the final round tied with Andrew Novak, Campos navigated the blustery conditions at Port Royal Golf Course masterfully. After a tight front nine, he took control with back-to-back birdies on the 10th and 11th holes while Novak bogeyed, building a three-shot lead.
Despite a brief setback with a missed short putt on the 14th, Campos maintained his composure. He sealed the victory with a clutch up-and-down par on the 18th hole to win by three shots over Novak, earning $1.242 million and securing his PGA Tour card through 2025.
Golfer swinging club among trees
The win marked a dramatic turnaround for the 36-year-old, who had missed 13 of his previous 14 cuts. Key benefits from the victory include:
- Two-year PGA Tour exemption
- Entry into The Sentry and The Players Championship
- Jump to 80th in FedEx Cup standings
- $1.242 million prize money
Golfer swinging at driving range
An emotional Campos told Golf Channel: "It's been an unbelievable week, best week of my life. After such a bad year, to have things kind of go my way, everything together at once, I'm just so happy and grateful to have the support I do."
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