Tom McKibbin grabs vital top 10 as Valimaki reigns in Qatar

Tom McKibbin shot a final-round 70 at the Qatar Masters to ensure he went under par every day this week and - more importantly - earned himself a valuable top-10 finish in the tournament won by Finland's sami Valimaki in a playoff.

Valimaki overcame former champion Jorge Campillo in a play-off to win the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, while Scott Jamieson wrapped up his DP World Tour card for next season with a final-round 69.

Trailing third-round leader Campillo all afternoon, Finland's Valimaki finally hit the front at the 17th courtesy of a seven-foot birdie putt.

But the pendulum swung back 2020 winner Campillo’s way as the Spaniard birdied the last to join his playing partner on 18 under par and take the contest to extra holes.

Valimaki only needed one play-off hole to seal victory, as a nerveless birdie putt earned him a second DP World Tour title.

Scotland’s Jamieson continued his love affair with the back nine at Doha Golf Club, carding five birdies after the turn to finish in a tie for third and move from 119th to 82nd on the season-long rankings to finish comfortably inside the top 116 and retain his playing privileges.

That came just a day after he made eight birdies in his final 10 holes in round three to storm into contention.

England’s Ross Fisher finished in the final spot above the line – 116th – after signing for a closing 69 on Sunday.

An emotional Valimaki was thrilled with his victory, saying: "Unbelievable. It’s hard to talk. It’s been a long journey and it feels great."

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