Sami Valimaki
27-Year-Old Golfer
2025 Stats
Rank
87
Winnings
$1,498,501
Winnings/Entry
$65,152
Entries
23
Rounds
75
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After spending four years as a full-time player on the DP World Tour, Valimaki tried his hand on the PGA Tour for the first time and flashed early with a runner-up finish at the Mexico Open. The momentum halted there, however, as he missed six of his next eight cuts and ultimately posted just a pair of top-25s all year. He's not long or straight off the tee and considering he posted a couple of good results this fall overseas, it's possible that the Finnish golfer's game is better suited in Europe. Read Past Outlooks
Wins The RSM Classic
Valimaki fired a final round four-under 66 to claim the victory at The RSM Classic by one stroke.
ANALYSIS
Valimaki entered Sunday's action with a two-shot lead, and he got off to a good start with two birdies in the first four holes. Holding a one shot lead with three holes to play, he made a crucial 18-foot par putt on the 16th hole and two-putted his way to victory on the 72nd hole to win by one. Valimaki gained shots in every strokes gained category for the week, most notably ranking sixth in SG: Putting and second in birdies made. The championship secures his Tour card through 2027, and the 27-year-old is also qualified for the first two signature events next year.
Valimaki entered Sunday's action with a two-shot lead, and he got off to a good start with two birdies in the first four holes. Holding a one shot lead with three holes to play, he made a crucial 18-foot par putt on the 16th hole and two-putted his way to victory on the 72nd hole to win by one. Valimaki gained shots in every strokes gained category for the week, most notably ranking sixth in SG: Putting and second in birdies made. The championship secures his Tour card through 2027, and the 27-year-old is also qualified for the first two signature events next year.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Valimaki picked up his second DP World Tour win at the Qatar Masters after prevailing in a playoff over Jorge Campillo. That was one of seven top-11 finishes for the Fin to help him lock up a PGA Tour card for 2024. Valimaki was just 29th in SG: Total on the DPWT last season so there is certainly still room to grow across the board at age 25. Retaining his card for 2025 would be a great achievement for this young player.
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Second in FIR at Bermuda Championship
Valimaki carded a two-over 73 on Sunday at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship to finish four-under and tied for 18th.
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Surges up to 76th in FedExCup
Valimaki finished in a share of second place at the World Wide Technology Championship after shooting an eight-under 64 in the final round.
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Making WWT Championship debut
Valimaki (undisclosed) is listed in the field for this week's World Wide Technology Championship.
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Out for Bank of Utah Championship
Valimaki (undisclosed) is out for the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship, according to Rob Bolton of PGATour.com.
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T18 at RBC Heritage
Valimaki carded a three-under 68 on Sunday at the RBC Heritage to finish nine-under and tied for 18th.
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