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Sami Valimaki Takes Two-Shot Lead Into RSM Classic Final Round

Sunday’s finish will lock in the FedExCup Fall top 100 that secure full 2026 PGA Tour status.

Overview

  • Finland’s Sami Valimaki closed his front nine with four straight birdies on Saturday en route to a 5-under 65.
  • Patrick Rodgers and Michael Thorbjornsen are two strokes back after matching 68s in the third round.
  • Zac Blair surged with a 6-under 64 to jump 18 spots into contention and needs a victory to have any chance at the top 100.
  • Andrew Novak, the 36-hole leader, slipped to a tie for fourth after a 70 that included a double bogey at the par-4 10th.
  • The winner will earn $1.26 million from a $7 million purse, and only a few players still have a path to play into the top 100.