Sami Valimaki of Finland a PGA Tour champion
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Crushed NHL dreams, military training in subzero temps led to Sami Valimaki's maiden PGA Tour title
Sami Valimaki has always been a good shot. With a stick and puck, as he once dreamed of playing in the NHL, like his cousin Juuso, until his native Finland selected him instead of its national golf team.
From here on out, though, Valimaki's name will be a lot more familiar on American shores, because his final round 66 was just enough to hold off Max McGreevy and secure victory on the Seaside Course at Sea Island.
There are just 18 holes left at the RSM Classic to determine a winner and finalize the top 100 for those coveted 2026 PGA Tour cards.
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