Finland
Finland's Kalle Samooja took up golf at 8 years old when father introduced him to the game. Played primarily on the Asian Tour early in his career. Grew up idolizing fellow Finnish golfer Mikko Ilonen. Finished T-45 at 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Became the sixth Finnish golfer to win on the European Tour with a victory at the 2022 Porsche European Open. Opened with 7-under 65 at LIV Golf Promotions and finished 36-hole final day at 8 under to claim medalist honors.
Has 12 worldwide professional victories.
Became the sixth Finnish golfer to win on the European Tour with a victory at the 2022 Porsche European Open.
Opened with 7-under 65 at LIV Golf Promotions in 2023 and finished 36-hole final day at 8 under to claim medalist honors.
Finished T-45 at 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Won eight times on the Finnish Tour from 2006-2016.
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PGA Championship
Starts: 1
Best finish: MC (2021)
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U.S. Open
Starts: 1
Best finish: MC (2022)
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Cuts made: 0
Open Championship
Starts: 1
Best finish: MC (2023)
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