Name: Karl Vilips' Jason Day-inspired putter selection
Uploaded: 2025-03-25T14:24:09.000Z
Duration: 79 s
Description: Karl Vilips, the 2025 Puerto Rico Open champion, started using TaylorMade's Spider putter to emulate his idol, Jason Day. Vilips explains why he recently switched to a different model of the club, and why it is the right fit for changes he made to his putting stroke.

Prior to 2025 The RSM Classic, join Karl Vilips on the range as he tries to guess exactly how far he will hit each club in his bag.


Guess the number with Karl Vilips

In the first round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Karl Vilips's tee shot on the 193-yard, par-3 17th hole travels 191 yards and lands on the left green, leaving a 4-foot 5-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Karl Vilips hits 191-yard tee shot to 5 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at The RSM Classic

PGA TOUR Studios brings you the inaugural Rocket Rookies Classic challenges PGA TOUR rookies with a two-man, worst-ball scramble format across three holes at Detroit Golf Club. The first team up includes Australia native Karl Vilips and Minnesota native Frankie Capan III. What will they shoot?

Worst-ball scramble with PGA TOUR rookies | Episode 1 | Rocket Rookies Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips holes a 179-yard tee shot for eagle on the par-3 3rd hole.

Karl Vilips unbelievable ace for Shot of the Day

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 4 of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, featuring Cameron Young, Jackson Koivun, Alex Noren, and Joel Dahmen.

Highlights | Final Round | Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes ace on the par-3 3rd hole.

Karl Vilips aces No. 3 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips launches laser at flag for 179-yard ace Sunday at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 13 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Karl Vilips sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Karl Vilips makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Karl Vilips makes eagle putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the second round of John Deere Classic, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 5 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 3 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Karl Vilips makes eagle on the par-5 2nd hole.

Karl Vilips makes eagle putt on No. 2 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 13 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 15 at Rocket Classic

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Karl Vilips makes a 9-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th hole.

Karl Vilips makes eagle putt on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

In the final round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Karl Vilips makes a 18-foot birdie putt on the par-4 14th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 14 at Charles Schwab

In the second round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Karl Vilips sinks a 30-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

In the second round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 8 at Charles Schwab

In the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 8 at THE CJ CUP

In the third round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Karl Vilips lands his 195-yard tee shot 4 inches from the cup, setting up a tap-in birdie at the par-3 4th hole.

Karl Vilips’ near ace is the Shot of the Day

Karl Vilips, the 2025 Puerto Rico Open champion, started using TaylorMade's Spider putter to emulate his idol, Jason Day. Vilips explains why he recently switched to a different model of the club, and why it is the right fit for changes he made to his putting stroke.

Karl Vilips' Jason Day-inspired putter selection

Grip it and rip it in this compilation of the best drivers off the deck from the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Check out Rickie Fowler, Aldrich Potgieter, Akshay Bhatia and other TOUR stars pull off incredible shots with their drivers.

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Neal Shipley blind ranks classic Christmas movies and picks which holiday classic is his favorite.

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Colombia's Marcelo Rozo, 36, earned his first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Upon securing his card, he pointed to the sky in memory of his late brother Mateo, a competitive golfer who passed away at age 19.

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

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Hear from J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young and more TOUR stars as they self-reflect and give themselves a letter grade to cap off their 2025 PGA TOUR season.
 

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Follow Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron after their victory at the 2025 PNC Championship.

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

 Check out swings from Team Daly, Team Annika and more dynamic duos in the 2025 PNC Championship.

One swing from every team at PNC Championship

Three-time PGA TOUR winner Boo Weekley goes in-depth on his golf swing, sharing which techniques he uses for different clubs. 

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Relive some of the most unbelievable shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including gnarly bunker shots, epic hole-outs and lucky breaks.

Craziest shots from 2025 season

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Family over everything. Watch some of the best family moments over the years at the PNC Championship, featuring Team Woods, Team Daly and others.
 

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

Five-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Rocco Mediate goes in-depth on his unique golf swing, sharing insight on staying true to what works for him, however unconventional.

How I Built This | Rocco Mediate

Golf is hard, and even the best players on the PGA TOUR are relatable at times. Check out some of the best “golf is hard” moments from 2025, excluding majors and including shanks, bad lies and just plain old bad shots.

Best of ‘Golf is Hard’ from 2025

Relive Scottie Scheffler's incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scheffler, his caddie Ted Scott and his competitors. Scheffler won six times in 2025, including the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the PGA Championship, The Open Championship and the BMW Championship.

Karl Vilips' Jason Day-inspired putter selection

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

One swing from every team at PNC Championship

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Craziest shots from 2025 season

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

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Best of ‘Golf is Hard’ from 2025

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Guess the number with Karl Vilips

Karl Vilips hits 191-yard tee shot to 5 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at The RSM Classic

Worst-ball scramble with PGA TOUR rookies | Episode 1 | Rocket Rookies Classic

Karl Vilips unbelievable ace for Shot of the Day

Highlights | Final Round | Wyndham

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips aces No. 3 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips launches laser at flag for 179-yard ace Sunday at Wyndham

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 13 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips makes eagle putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 5 at John Deere

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 3 at John Deere

Karl Vilips makes eagle putt on No. 2 at John Deere

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at John Deere

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 13 at John Deere

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 15 at Rocket Classic

Karl Vilips makes eagle putt on No. 18 at RBC Canadian

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 14 at Charles Schwab

Karl Vilips sinks a 30-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Charles Schwab

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 8 at Charles Schwab

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 8 at THE CJ CUP

Karl Vilips’ near ace is the Shot of the Day