SEA ISLAND SHOWDOWN SET - NOVEMBER 23RD, 2025

On Moving Day at Sea Island, Sami Valimaki surged to a two-shot lead, setting up a dramatic final round showdown with two Stanford alums and a host of players fighting for their careers.THE FINAL GROUPFinland's Sami Valimaki fired his way to -19, but the real story is the "Cardinal on Cardinal clash" behind him. Stanford alums Michael Thorbjornsen and Patrick Rodgers will battle for the title and vastly different career milestones.Rodgers, on his quest for a first win in 311 starts: "You can't control the outcomes."The rookie Thorbjornsen feels the pro game is "more normal" now, while the veteran Rodgers finds a "renewed purpose" in fatherhoodTHE BUBBLE BATTLEThe pressure is immense for those fighting for their PGA Tour cards. Players like Lee Hodges and John Pak are playing with a "nothing to lose" mentality, while others face a potential return to the Korn Ferry Tour.Zac Blair's blunt assessment of his situation at -16: "Gotta win to keep your card."Doug Ghim (-14) is taking a mature outlook on his high-stakes final round, knowing every dollar and every point matters.Quick HitsSami Valimaki's 'claps' quote • 36-hole leader Andrew Novak's stumble • The 'St. Simons curse' hits local Greyson Sigg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.