chuchok Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 PINEHURST, North Carolina - Michael Campbell this morning became only the second New Zealander to win a major golf championship, winning the US Open by two shots from world number one Tiger Woods. Campbell held his nerve over the closing holes to fire a one under par 69 to finish even par for the tournament, two shots clear of Woods who also closed with a 69. The overnight leader, Retief Goosen, lost his nerve and crashed to a disastrous final round 84. Michael Campbell becomes the first New Zealander to win one of golfing's 'majors' since Bob Charles won the 1963 British Open. The stunning performance by Campbell, who began the day four shots behind third-round leader and defending champion Retief Goosen. He received a standing ovation from the crowd. Campbell's coach, Jonathan Yarwood, says he has finally delivered on his immense potential. He says Campbell has always had a great deal of latent talent and today that has come to the fore. Jonathan Yarwood says the future for Campbell is very exciting. The man himself could hardly believe his achievement. He told the crowd at the priegiving ceremony he has worked really hard for this moment, and the ups and downs of his whole career have been worth it for this moment. He says right at the back of his mind, all through the day, was the memory of Sir Bob Charles' British Open win in 1963. Meanwhile, watching at the Titahi Bay Golf Club in New Zealand was Michael Campbell's father, Tom, who lined up amongst those who crowded in to watch the historic win. He says he was never nervous about Michael's game and always believed he would come through. He says his son told him he was planning to play conservatively, and he pulled it off. Tom Campbell is now looking forward to some big celebrations. He says it has always been his son's goal to win a major, and he is looking forward to his son going forward to even greater achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Michael Campbell becomes the first New Zealander to win one of golfing's 'majors' since Bob Charles won the 1963 British Open. Congratulations... a well deserved win under very tough conditions. And it's good to see a Kiwi at the top. How about those greens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Michael Campbell becomes the first New Zealander to win one of golfing's 'majors' since Bob Charles won the 1963 British Open. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations... a well deserved win under very tough conditions. And it's good to see a Kiwi at the top. How about those greens? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cheers mate.Those greens looked pretty bloody tough if you ask me. The best thing about it is that Campbell is such a top bloke. In every tournament he plays at home, he does not ask for an appearance fee and donates all his NZ winnings to the main NZ Childrens Hospital .He has done this for the last 9 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzydom Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Michael Campbell becomes the first New Zealander to win one of golfing's 'majors' since Bob Charles won the 1963 British Open. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations... a well deserved win under very tough conditions. And it's good to see a Kiwi at the top. How about those greens? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cheers mate.Those greens looked pretty bloody tough if you ask me. The best thing about it is that Campbell is such a top bloke. In every tournament he plays at home, he does not ask for an appearance fee and donates all his NZ winnings to the main NZ Childrens Hospital .He has done this for the last 9 years. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The U.S Open in the bag, now for the Lions.Caaarn the Kiwi,s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 The U.S Open in the bag, now for the Lions.Caaarn the Kiwi,s <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dunno mate.The first test ref is a froggie, so anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricktan Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I like the way Campbell play as I like his cool style of playing golf, which does not show his temper. Same to Els and VJ Singh. I feel happy for him to win his first major golf championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 PINEHURST, North Carolina - Michael Campbell this morning became only the second New Zealander to win a major golf championship, winning the US Open by two shots from world number one Tiger Woods. Campbell held his nerve over the closing holes to fire a one under par 69 to finish even par for the tournament, two shots clear of Woods who also closed with a 69. The overnight leader, Retief Goosen, lost his nerve and crashed to a disastrous final round 84. Michael Campbell becomes the first New Zealander to win one of golfing's 'majors' since Bob Charles won the 1963 British Open. The stunning performance by Campbell, who began the day four shots behind third-round leader and defending champion Retief Goosen. He received a standing ovation from the crowd. Campbell's coach, Jonathan Yarwood, says he has finally delivered on his immense potential. He says Campbell has always had a great deal of latent talent and today that has come to the fore. Jonathan Yarwood says the future for Campbell is very exciting. The man himself could hardly believe his achievement. He told the crowd at the priegiving ceremony he has worked really hard for this moment, and the ups and downs of his whole career have been worth it for this moment. He says right at the back of his mind, all through the day, was the memory of Sir Bob Charles' British Open win in 1963. Meanwhile, watching at the Titahi Bay Golf Club in New Zealand was Michael Campbell's father, Tom, who lined up amongst those who crowded in to watch the historic win. He says he was never nervous about Michael's game and always believed he would come through. He says his son told him he was planning to play conservatively, and he pulled it off. Tom Campbell is now looking forward to some big celebrations. He says it has always been his son's goal to win a major, and he is looking forward to his son going forward to even greater achievements. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm so ###### proud to be a kiwi...when he won i got that same shiver down my spine you get when the All Blacks do the haka. NZL rocks ! Cambo you rock x 2 !! Now lets go thump the pussy cats on Saturday ! KIA KAHA !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBBER Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Michael Campbell becomes the first New Zealander to win one of golfing's 'majors' since Bob Charles won the 1963 British Open. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congratulations... a well deserved win under very tough conditions. And it's good to see a Kiwi at the top. How about those greens? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well done Michael Campbell. Awesome putting on the final round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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