SAMI’S OMAN ON A MISSION

SAMI VALIMAKI is Oman of the moment – after winning his first European Tour title in just his sixth event.

The 21-year-old Finn, who turned pro only a year ago after completing his military service, beat South Africa’s Brandon Stone in a play-off to win the Oman Open in Muscat.

“It’s awesome,” said Valimaki (right). “There are not many words to say. It’s just unbelievable.” Valimaki, who recorded his first top-10 finish at the Vic Open in Australia last month, took the lead in the final round with back-to-back birdies from the seventh hole but then found a bunker on the ninth on his way to a double bogey. He roared again with four birdies on the back nine to card a two-under-par 70, to force the extra holes with Stone.