(Chessington, UK – October 29, 2023) Callaway Staffer Sami Välimäki stormed to his second DP World Tour title at the 2023 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters after a thrilling final day for #TeamCallaway.
The 25-year-old Fin came from behind on a stellar Sunday at Doha Golf Club where he chased down 2020 champion and fellow Callaway Staffer Jorge Campillo.
It eventually took a play-off to separate the high-flying team-mates, who both relied on a full bag of Callaway and Odyssey products, including Paradym Triple Diamond Drivers.
Sami secured the €603,208 winner’s cheque with a confident birdie putt on the first play-off hole, using an Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball Putter, capping a terrific tournament which saw him shoot rounds of 67, 67, 67 and 69, for an -18 total.
Team Callaway’s dominant week was completed when Spain’s Nacho Elvira claimed joint third place to make it a stunning 1-2-3 finish for the brand.
Immediately after securing the title, Sami said: “It’s unbelievable. It’s hard to talk. It’s been a long journey and it feels great. I’ve worked so hard and I feel like I’ve earned it a couple of times but it hasn’t come my way. That’s why it feels so amazing.”
In addition to his Paradym Triple Diamond Driver and Odyssey Putter, Sami gamed a Paradym HL Fairway Wood, Forged UT ’21Utility Iron, Apex TCB ’21 Irons, a quartet of JAWS Raw Wedges, and a Chrome Soft X Golf Ball.
Neil Howie, President and Managing Director of Callaway EMEA, commented: “Our players seem to love the Qatar Masters! It was incredible to once again witness another Callaway victory at this event, and see our Staffers secure the top three places, all using our performance-leading Paradym Drivers.”
What’s in the Bag – Sami Välimäki
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (10.5°) – Accra TZ shaft
Fairway: Callaway Paradym HL (16.5°)
Utility: Callaway Forged UT ’21
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’21, 4-9
Wedges: Callaway JAWS Raw 46°, 50°, 56° and 60°
Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball
Golf Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X
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