There are not many better ways to win a tournament than by sinking a clutch putt on the 18th green.

That’s exactly what Ben Campbell did to win his first title on the Asian Tour at the 2018 Hong Kong Open in November.

As Campbell approached the 18th green at Fanling, he was in a three-way tie with playing partners Cameron Smith – now captain of 2024 LIV Golf Team Championn Ripper GC – and overnight leader Phachara Khongwatmai.

Facing a 10-foot downhill putt for a birdie, the New Zealander executed his shot to perfection to record a 4-under 66 for the day and 19-under for the tournament.

Smith managed to save par to finish second while Phachara fluffed his lines with a bogey to end T3.

It was an edge of your seat victory, but Campbell managed to create even more last-gasp drama when winning the 2024 International Series Morocco in July last year.

With two holes to play on the Red Course at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Campbell trailed leader John Catlin by three strokes.

His title charge started on the par-4 17th, where Campbell drained a 35-foot putt for an exceptional eagle while Catlin got down in par.

As the pair stood on the 18th green, a par 5, they both faced 10-foot birdie putts. Campbell was up to the task but Catlin, who had been the overnight leader throughout the tournament, could only make par to send the championship to a playoff.

Campbell flashed his blade again, holing a 20-foot birdie putt back on the 18th green to win the sudden death hole and earn the $360,000 prize money.

Catlin was generous in expressing his admiration for Campbell after. “You have to tip the cap,” he said. “The guy goes 2-4-4 to finish. I mean, he probably made 130 feet of putts to win on the last three holes.

“All you can do is shake his hand and say well done. It is what it is.”

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