Sami Valimaki Finishes 14th at Valero Texas Open

Finnish golfer records strong putting performance in San Antonio tournament

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a golfer's swing broken down into overlapping planes of green, blue, and tan, conveying the dynamic motion and energy of the sport.Sami Valimaki's strong putting performance propelled him to a top-15 finish at the Valero Texas Open.San Antonio Today

Sami Valimaki, a professional golfer from Finland, finished tied for 14th place at the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. Valimaki shot a final round score of 2-under par 70, putting him at 10-under for the tournament. His strong putting performance was a key factor, as he ranked 5th in the field in Strokes Gained: Putting.

Why it matters

Valimaki's top-15 finish at the Valero Texas Open, one of the PGA Tour's marquee events, demonstrates his continued improvement and ability to compete at the highest level of professional golf. His putting prowess in particular is an encouraging sign as he looks to build on this result and potentially earn his first PGA Tour victory.

The details

Over the four rounds at TPC San Antonio, Valimaki carded scores of 67-71-72-70 to finish the tournament at 10-under par, tied for 14th place. His final round 70 included 5 birdies and 3 bogeys, with his putting stroke being a key factor as he ranked 5th in the 156-player field in the Strokes Gained: Putting statistic.

  • Valimaki played the Valero Texas Open from April 13-16, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

The players

Sami Valimaki

A professional golfer from Finland who currently plays on the PGA Tour.

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What’s next

Valimaki will look to build on this strong performance at the Valero Texas Open as he prepares for the upcoming major championships and FedEx Cup playoffs on the PGA Tour schedule.

The takeaway

Sami Valimaki's top-15 finish at the Valero Texas Open, highlighted by his excellent putting, demonstrates his continued growth and ability to compete at the highest levels of professional golf. This result should give him confidence as he sets his sights on earning his first PGA Tour victory in the near future.