Finland
Sami VÄLIMÄKI
Finland
Sami VÄLIMÄKI
Age
28
DPWT Wins
2
R2DR
170
OWGR
79
(+3.5 Five) Pro Since
2019
Exemption
category
About
Was in the top ten of the World Amateur Golf Rankings in 2018 and turned professional following the completion of his military service in Finland. He recorded his first professional victory in 2019 at the Open Casa Green Golf in Morocco on the Pro Golf Tour and went on to record three more victories, finishing second on the Order of Merit. Secured his card at Qualifying School Final Stage to earn a rookie season on the DP World Tour for 2020. Earned his maiden Tour victory in just his sixth start on the circuit after defeating Brandon Stone in a play-off at the 2020 Oman Open. Became the first player from Finland to win the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award after a stellar debut season, finishing 11th on the 2020 Race to Dubai Rankings Presented by Rolex. Claimed a long-awaited second DP World Tour victory at the 2023 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, defeating Jorge Campillo in a play-off on the first extra hole at Doha Golf Club. Earned dual membership of the PGA TOUR after finishing 12th on the Race to Dubai Rankings in 2023. Retained playing rights on the PGA TOUR after finishing 123rd on the FedEx Cup Standings and secured his first win the following season at the RSM Classic, becoming the first player from Finland to win on the PGA TOUR.
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
Attachment
Nokia River Golf
Qualifying School
2017
Rankings
Current Rank
170
Tournaments Played
5
Race to Dubai Points
168.64
Career Records
Tournaments Played
112
DPWT Wins
2
