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Sami Valimaki Wins RSM Classic, Becomes First Finnish PGA Tour Champion

The season finale locked the FedEx Cup top‑100 cutoff, leaving hopefuls short of full status for 2026.

Overview

  • Valimaki closed with a 4-under 66 to finish 23-under 259 for a one-shot victory at Sea Island.
  • The 27-year-old secured a two-year PGA Tour exemption, $1.26 million, and rose to No. 51 to enter the Aon Next 10 for early 2026 signature events.
  • Max McGreevy shot 63 with a 30-foot birdie at the 18th to finish second at 22 under, while Ricky Castillo's 62 earned third at 21 under.
  • No player moved into the top 100 of the FedEx Cup standings; Lee Hodges finished No. 101 and Castillo No. 102 as the bubble held.
  • McGreevy climbed to No. 60 in the Aon Next 10, a shift that pushed Jordan Spieth outside the initial signature‑event lineup.