Sami Välimäki skipped the 2024 RSM Classic entirely to stay home in Finland. Due to the birth of his first child, Välimäki traded his golf clubs for diapers. However, this time, he turned the Sea Island course into his personal playground this November at the RSM Classic. The Finnish superstar fired a stunning 62 in the second round to grab everyone’s attention and followed that with a 65 to snatch the 54-hole lead at 19-under after the third round.

This dominant performance feels even sweeter considering where he was exactly one year ago. And the decision to prioritize family over FedEx Cup points set up a beautiful return story now. Now, he attacks the pin with a new perspective on life, but before going into those details, let’s explore the family that fuels his spectacular rise.

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