Sami Valimaki holds a two-shot lead at the RSM Classic heading into the final round as the 27-year-old Finnish golfer eyes a maiden PGA Tour title.

Valimaki rattled off four-straight birdies to close out his front nine, carding a five-under 65 that pushed him two clear of Michael Thorbjornsen and Patrick Rodgers in a share of second.

Valimaki has a pair of runner-up finishes to his name, at the Mexico Open a year ago and tied for second in the World Wide Technology Championship to Ben Griffin two weeks ago in Baja, California.

Thorbjornsen and Rodgers, who each returned rounds of 68 on Saturday, are also pushing for what would be their first wins on tour.

Thorbjornsen was No 1 in the PGA Tour University rankings when he finished college in 2024, while Rodgers has played 311 tournaments

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