There are only four golfers from Finland to win on the European Tour, and guess what? Sami Valimaki is one of them. The Finn has been showcasing exceptional talent since he turned professional. Even his first victory as a professional came after just five participations in 2019. As of 2025, his victory count is 8, which includes 2 from the European Tour. In major championships, Välimäki’s top result came at The Open in 2023, where he finished tied for 68th. His stellar debut season earned him the 2020 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award
With his performance, Valimaki got the PGA Tour card in 2024 via the DP World Tour Race to Dubai. The golfer has already a runner-up and one top-5 finish under his name. However, with the spotlight on him, there is another person who has been his constant support even before he turned professional. It is none other than his wife, Emilia Valimaki. Though she hasn’t gotten much attention, there are only a handful of events where Mrs. Valimaki wasn’t there cheering. So, let’s get to know her better.
Love life of Emilia Valimaki and Sami Valimaki
Emilia Valimaki (née Gustafsson), who is seen supporting the golfer through thick and thin, has been with him since 2015. Though Sami Valimaki hasn’t shared much about his personal life, their social media has numerous updates.
The pair, after 6 years of relationship, got engaged on 16th December 2021. They have posted many photos together on social media, but the fans cherished the great bond after their engagement. Two years after the engagement, Emilia, through her social media, revealed their marriage through a cryptic message. She posted two photos, one having the two in a romantic pose, and another with the marriage rings. The caption of which wrote, “Mr & Mrs. 14.12.2023.”
The duo, with their common interest in traveling, has explored many scenic locations and even shared notable updates through social media posts and stories. The traveling photos of the wife caught attention when she posted a photo with her baby bump. The pair announced the pregnancy through social media and even had a baby shower on October 5th, 2024. They soon after welcomed their first baby, Max Benjamin, born on 7th November 2024. Besides them, Emilia has also shared her personal life through her social media posts.
Emilia Vaimaki’s personal life
Apart from being a supporter of Sami Valimaki on the course, Emilia is the owner of EMI Design in Finland. The brand caters to various aspects, like graphic Ddesign, social media management, and photography. She is also a travel enthusiast; be it mountains or beaches, she has traveled to various places with Sami Valimaki.
Additionally, Emilia is also into modeling, as some glimpses of her shoots can be seen on her Instagram profile. Even to note, she has also played golf, not professionally, but to just get the hang of it. She shared the last update on her golfing in 2021.
Now that the duo has welcomed a new member to the family, Sami Valimaki might be seen with the support of two mothers and sons on the course. What are your thoughts on it? Share with us in the comments below.
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