Campbell aiming to get back in the swing

MICHAEL CAMPBELL might be the only golfer who has ever caused government business to be halted.

That was five years ago on the day he held off Tiger Woods to become US Open champion and the first Kiwi to lift a major title since Bob Charles in 1963.

It was such a big thing in New Zealand that Parliament was suspended so members could watch the final few holes. Later a homecoming parade was organised for the proud Maori.