Sami Valimaki Leads RSM Classic – Chasing First PGA TOUR Title!

Sami Valimaki PGA TOUR RSM Classic golf highlights Sea Island lead
Watch Sami Valimaki take a two-shot lead at The RSM Classic with an incredible 5-under 65, featuring four straight birdies on the front nine. This Finnish golfer is now eyeing his first PGA TOUR victory at Sea Island, ahead of Patrick Rodgers and Michael Thorbjornsen.
Key moments include Valimaki’s birdie run, quotes from players like Rodgers on controlling outcomes, and the race for PGA TOUR cards. See highlights from round 3, including Zac Blair’s 64 and Johnny Keefer’s push for top 50.
Don’t miss the drama in the season finale event, with players like Seamus Power and Lee Hodges in contention for FedExCup spots.
This video covers the latest from The RSM Classic golf tournament, Sami Valimaki’s performance, and PGA TOUR updates.

Imagine standing on the brink of history with the chance to claim your first PGA Tour title within reach. That’s exactly where Sammy Valamaki finds himself after a stunning performance at Sea Island, where he’s now leading the RSM Classic by two shots. But here’s where it gets controversial. Can the Finnish golfer hold his nerve in the final round? Or will the pressure of a Maiden PGA Tour victory prove too much? Let’s dive into the drama unfolding at St. Simon’s Island. The season finale at Sea Island isn’t just about glory. It’s a last stitch effort for many players to secure their PGA Tour cards for next year. Yet, this weekend has transformed into a stage for potential firsttime winners with Valamaki leading the charge. His 5 under 65 on Saturday, fueled by four consecutive birdies on the front nine, catapulted him to 19 under 193, two shots ahead of Michael Thorbjornson and Patrick Rogers. Both Stanford alumni separated by a generation. And this is the part most people miss. Rogers, a former world number one amateur who left Stanford in 2014, has competed in 311 PGA Tour events with four runner-up finishes, including a playoff loss at Sea Island in 2018. “It’s just unfortunate in this game that you can’t control outcomes,” Rogers reflected. I focus on being the best version of myself and building a quality golf game, trusting that it’ll create opportunities. Meanwhile, Thorbjornson, the 2024 PGA Tour University number one, is chasing his own breakthrough. Three shots back, Zack Blair, 64, faces a must-win scenario to crack the FedEx Cup top 100. Joining him at 16 under 196 are Andrew Novak, 70, and Johnny Kefir, 67, the corn ferry tour player of the year. Kefir, already secured for 2026, now eyes a top 50 world ranking to earn a M’s invite. Novak, a Zurich Classic team winner, seeks his first individual PGA Tour title, a feat that’s proven elusive. Valamaki surge began with a 12-oot birdie on the par 36th. followed by a two-shot green reach on the par 57th, a wedge to 18 in on the eighth, and a three-foot approach on the ninth. I hadn’t heard any claps this week, so when I did, I knew it was close, he quipped. With two runner-up finishes in Mexico, Valamaki is no stranger to contention. But can he close the deal this time? The race for the top 100 is equally intense. Sheamus Power 65 and Lee Hajes 66 sit tied for seventh while Andrew Putnham currently number 119 slipped to a tie for 17th after 69. Here’s a thought-provoking question. With so much on the line, who will rise to the occasion? The seasoned veteran, the rising star, or the underdog? Share your predictions in the comments and let’s debate who will emerge victorious at Sea