Michael Campbell Speaks out on Vaccine Injury & Heart Surgery
Episode Description
In this podcast, New Zealand golf legend Michael Campbell opens up like never before.
Cambo is one of the greatest golfers NZ has ever produced. His pinnacle was in 2005 when he beat Tiger Woods at the peak of his powers to win the US Open.
This podcast has plenty of incredible golf stories and we drop a lot of big names like Nicklaus, Norman, Daly and Fox. But this is so much more than a golf nostalgia conversation.
We talk about māori identity, mana, grief, family, humility, the cost of success, tall poppy culture, trust, and the strange limbo of achieving your life’s biggest goal , then having to figure out who you are afterwards.
This conversation is funny. It’s emotional. It’s honest. And it even has a story about a solo haka in front of Nelson Mandela.
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Brief Summary
Michael Campbell shares his golf journey, family influence, and reflections on success and mentorship in this insightful episode.
Key points
- Lessons from Loss. Michael discusses the importance of learning from losses in sports and life.
- Giving Back to Golf. Michael Campbell discusses his role in mentoring young golfers through his academy.
- Heart Surgery Recovery. Michael shares his experience with heart surgery and how it has improved his life.
- The Impact of a Mother. Michael reflects on his mother's influence and support throughout his journey.
- The Wind Beneath My Wings. Michael reflects on his mother's profound impact on his life and career.
- Injury and Overwhelm. After weeks of intense travel and competition, the athlete faces a wrist injury and burnout.
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Episode highlights
- Lessons from LossMichael discusses the importance of learning from losses in sports and life.“I learned a lot from that day.”8:24Feb 28, 2026
- Giving Back to GolfMichael Campbell discusses his role in mentoring young golfers through his academy.“I’ve really enjoyed passing on my knowledge and experiences to these kids.”18:49Feb 28, 2026
- Heart Surgery RecoveryMichael shares his experience with heart surgery and how it has improved his life.“Now I feel great. I mean I feel like 40 or 30 or 35 or something.”27:49Feb 28, 2026
- The Impact of a MotherMichael reflects on his mother's influence and support throughout his journey.“Mom was a hard worker. That’s where I get it from.”36:19Feb 28, 2026
- The Wind Beneath My WingsMichael reflects on his mother's profound impact on his life and career.“She was the wind beneath my wings.”44:11Feb 28, 2026
- Injury and OverwhelmAfter weeks of intense travel and competition, the athlete faces a wrist injury and burnout.“It was overwhelming a little bit.”58:01Feb 28, 2026
- First Masters ExperienceThe golfer recalls the nerves and excitement of playing alongside legends at the Masters.“I was thinking, 'Holy [ __ ] a little moldy boy from Tahib Bay is playing with one of the best players in the world.'”1:03:08Feb 28, 2026
- Tiger Woods ShowdownFacing Tiger Woods in the final round, the golfer embraces the challenge instead of feeling intimidated.“See this as an opportunity not a threat.”1:15:49Feb 28, 2026





