Jorge Campillo Wins Trophee Hassan II For Maiden European Tour Title
At the 229th of asking, Campillo secured his first ever European Tour title in Morocco this week.
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- (opens in new tab)
- Sign up to Golf Monthly Newsletter Newsletter

At the 229th of asking, Campillo secured his first ever European Tour title in Morocco this week.
Jorge Campillo Wins Trophee Hassan II For Maiden European Tour Title
Spaniard Jorge Campillo (opens in new tab) was arguably the most in-form player in the world heading into the Trophee Hassan II tournament in Morocco last week. In his previous four weeks on the European Tour, he had two second places, a third and a tied 20th.
He was therefore one of the clear favourites heading into the tournament and showed good form to put himself in position to win on Sunday.
However, too often the 32-year-old couldn't find a way to get the job done and during the early stages of the final round, it appeared as if this was going to happen once again. One of the few players at the top of the leaderboard, Campillo bogeyed two of his first three holes to drop back into the pack.
But this wasn't going to be like any other day for the Spaniard. Instead he grafted his way around the course brilliantly, with birdies at 8 and 11 eradicating his early mistakes.
He then birdied two of the last three to sit atop the leaderboard and he would not relinquish that lead. At last he had his first European Tour title at the 229th time of asking.
"It's been a long road," he said. "I'm grateful, but it's been way too long. Way too many hours of work since I was a boy to today. I'm just proud that I can say I'm a winner on the European Tour.
"I just love the game, I love competing. Most people say, maybe I'm not a winner, but I was when I was an amateur. It was a matter of time, I think I proved it today.
"I made so many promises that I have to do after I win that I might have to take a few weeks off!
"It was tough, I didn't have my A game. I was missing shots off the tee but I putted great. I hit some great shots coming in and I'm proud. I'm proud of the way I finished. I finished today like a champion."
Trophee Hassan II Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco 25-28 April Purse: €2,500,000 Par: 73
1 Jorge Campillo (Esp) 72 71 69 71 283 €416,660 T2 Sean Crocker (USA)67 74 72 72 285 €186,423 T2 Julian Suri (USA) 71 71 72 71 285 €186,423 T2 Erik Van Rooyen (RSA) 74 69 68 74 285 €186,423 5 David Lipsky (USA) 71 70 74 72 287 €106,000 T6 Grant Forrest (Sco) 75 70 69 74 288 €81,250 T6 Masahiro Kawamura (Jpn) 75 69 71 73 288 €81,250 8 Tapio Pulkkanen (Fin) 75 74 67 73 289 €62,500 T9 Alexander Bjork (Swe) 74 71 73 72 290 €47,050 T9 Thomas Detry (Bel) 73 76 69 72 290 €47,050 T9 Thongchai Jaidee (Tha) 73 72 73 72 290 €47,050 T9 Matthias Schwab (Aut)70 73 74 73 290 €47,050 T9 Richard Sterne (RSA) 71 76 69 74 290 €47,050
Note: Player score in bold signifies Titleist ball usage
Don't forget to follow Golf Monthly on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest golf news.
A golfer for most of his life, Sam is a Senior Staff Writer for Golf Monthly.
Working with golf gear and equipment over the last five years, Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers, to balls, to shoes.
He also loves to test golf apparel especially if it a piece that can be used just about anywhere!
As a result he has always been the one family and friends come to for buying advice and tips.
He is a graduate of Swansea University where he studied History and American Studies, and he has been a part of the Golf Monthly team since December 2017. He also previously worked for World Soccer and Rugby World magazines.
Sam now spends most of his time testing and looking after golf gear content for the website. He also oversees all Tour player content as well.
Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a handicap of five.
-
-
‘It Just Doesn’t Seem Fair’ – Jon Rahm On Gareth Bale’s Golf Ability
The Spaniard was hugely impressed by the footballer’s ability on the course after playing with him in a pro-am
By Mike Hall • Published
-
Report: BBC To End Masters Highlights Coverage
The Telegraph reports that costs of over £1m per year could see the end of the highlights coverage
By Mike Hall • Published
-
Who Is Justin Thomas’ Wife?
Get to know Justin Thomas' wife, Jillian Wisniewski, here.
By Matt Cradock • Published
-
Rory McIlroy Gym Routine... Revealed!
In this Rory McIlroy Gym Routine article we discover how the Northern Irishman keeps himself so fit
By Neil Tappin • Published
-
What Is Tiger Woods' Net Worth?
Tiger Woods became the first billion dollar athlete in 2009
By Elliott Heath • Last updated
-
The Masters Live Stream: How To Watch The Major
Here are all the details on how you can watch the Major wherever you are in the world.
By Sam Tremlett • Published
-
12 Things You Didn't Know About Gary Woodland
We get to know US Open Champion Gary Woodland a little better
By Sam Tremlett • Published
-
Five Outsiders Who Could Win The Masters
We consider five players who might surprise the favourites and claim victory at Augusta
By Fergus Bisset • Last updated
-
Who Coaches Tiger Woods?
Here we take a look at who coaches Tiger Woods
By Sam Tremlett • Last updated
-
Who Is Tiger Woods’ Girlfriend?
Find out more about Tiger Woods' girlfriend, Erica Herman, here.
By Matt Cradock • Last updated