Sami Valimaki odds to win the 2025 THE PLAYERS Championship
Sami Valimaki odds to win the 2025 THE PLAYERS Championship
THE PLAYERS Championship details and info
Date: March 13-16, 2025
March 13-16, 2025 Course: TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course)
TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course) Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Previous Winner: Scottie Scheffler
How to watch THE PLAYERS Championship
Thursday: Golf Channel
Golf Channel Friday: Golf Channel
Golf Channel Saturday: NBC
NBC Sunday: NBC
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Valimaki odds to win THE PLAYERS Championship
PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 3:01 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Valimaki odds to finish in the top 5 at THE PLAYERS Championship
Valimaki odds to finish in the top 10 at THE PLAYERS Championship
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Valimaki recent performances
Valimaki, who played 20 tournaments over the last 12 months, failed to finish in the top 10 in every event. Valimaki has made the weekend and finished in the top 20 on the leaderboard once in his past four events.
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