Michael Campbell turned professional in January 1993 and in only his fifth start he won the Canon Challenge on the Australasian Tour. The following year Michael won three events in Europe’s Challenge Tour to secure a full European Tour card for the 1995 season.
he injured his wrist at the New Zealand Open1995, and was sidelined until March 1996.
The wrist injury led to a dip in his form and confidence.It wasn’t until the end of 1999 that he returned to the winners’ circle at the Johnnie Walker Classic. In 2001, he successfully defended his title at the Heineken Classic, and broke an eighteen month streak without a win at the 2002 Smurfit European Open.
After an unspectacular 2004, Campbell became a Major winner by winning the 2005 US Open after holding off the challenge of world number One Tiger Woods. He confirmed his new status as a major player by finishing fifth at the British Open and seventh at the PGA Championship.
he injured his wrist at the New Zealand Open1995, and was sidelined until March 1996.
The wrist injury led to a dip in his form and confidence.It wasn’t until the end of 1999 that he returned to the winners’ circle at the Johnnie Walker Classic. In 2001, he successfully defended his title at the Heineken Classic, and broke an eighteen month streak without a win at the 2002 Smurfit European Open.
After an unspectacular 2004, Campbell became a Major winner by winning the 2005 US Open after holding off the challenge of world number One Tiger Woods. He confirmed his new status as a major player by finishing fifth at the British Open and seventh at the PGA Championship.
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