Name: New TOUR winner Karl Vilips excited to compete for first time at THE PLAYERS
Uploaded: 2025-03-13T15:41:20.000Z
Duration: 190 s
Description: Before THE PLAYERS Championship 2025, rookie Karl Vilips discusses his excitement to compete for the first time at THE PLAYERS, practicing at TPC Sawgrass the last few weeks, his first win at the Puerto Rico Open and PGA TOUR University success, among other topics.

In the third round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Karl Vilips's 310-yard drive on the 448-yard, par-4 10th hole lands in the right fairway, leaving 140 yards to the hole. Vilips hits a 141-yard approach shot from the fairway, landing on the right green and finishing 4 feet 10 inches from the hole. Vilips made a 4-foot 10-inch putt for birdie.

Karl Vilips sinks 5-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Farmers

In the final round of the 2026 American Express, Karl Vilips’s tee shot on the 170-yard, par-3 fourth hole traveled 169 yards and landed on the left green, leaving a 5-foot 3-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Karl Vilips hits 169-yard tee shot to 5 feet, makes birdie on No. 4 at The American Express

In the third round of the 2026 The American Express, Karl Vilips’s drive on the 602-yard, par-5 16th hole traveled 320 yards into the right fairway, his 254-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left side of the green 81 feet 1 inch from the hole, his 74-foot putt left the ball 7 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 7 feet 1 inch putt for birdie.

Karl Vilips hits 254-yard approach to 81 feet, birdies No. 16 at The American Express

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

Before THE PLAYERS Championship 2025, rookie Karl Vilips discusses his excitement to compete for the first time at THE PLAYERS, practicing at TPC Sawgrass the last few weeks, his first win at the Puerto Rico Open and PGA TOUR University success, among other topics.

New TOUR winner Karl Vilips excited to compete for first time at THE PLAYERS

Hear Paul Hodowanic's five biggest storylines and takeaways following the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard including Akshay Bhatia's clutch performance, Ludvig Åberg showing signs of returning to form and more.

The Five: Biggest takeaways from Arnold Palmer Invitational

After winning his third PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia talks about how special it is to win at Arnie's place, winning his first Signature Event, the state of his game and the outlook he has on the rest of the 2026 season.

Akshay Bhatia news conference after winning Arnold Palmer

Check out all the best shots from the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, featuring Akshay Bhatia, Daniel Berger, Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa, among others.

Highlights | Round 4 | Arnold Palmer | 2026

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia shot 3-under 69 to force a playoff with Daniel Berger. On the first playoff hole, Bhatia made par to win his third PGA TOUR title.

Akshay Bhatia’s Round 4 highlights from Arnold Palmer

After winning his third PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia talks about coming back from five shots down on his back nine to get into a playoff, the best 6-iron of his life on the par-5 16th to make a critical eagle and winning his first signature event at Arnie's place.

Akshay Bhatia interview after winning Arnold Palmer

After losing to Akshay Bhatia on the first playoff hole at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Daniel Berger discusses the takeaways after playing well at a challenging Bay Hill Club and Lodge, overcoming injury and contending for his first victory since 2021.

Daniel Berger interview after playoff loss at Arnold Palmer

Check out the top bets that cashed this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, where Akshay Bhatia came from behind to take down Daniel Berger in the first playoff at Bay Hill Club & Lodge since 1999.

Winning wagers: Top five bets that hit at Arnold Palmer Invitational

On the first playoff hole against Daniel Berger at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Akshay Bhatia’s approach sets up a two-putt par, while Daniel Berger three putts for bogey, and Bhatia wins his third PGA TOUR title.

Akshay Bhatia pars first playoff hole to win Arnold Palmer

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Daniel Berger's drive on the 504-yard, par-5 16th travels 322 yards, landing in the left fairway and leaving 183 yards to the hole, his 188-yard approach from the fairway lands on the left green, finishing 19 feet 4 inches from the hole, Berger misses a 21-foot 7-inch putt and finishes 23 inches from the hole, and he makes a 23-inch putt for birdie.

Daniel Berger hits 188-yard approach to 19 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Akshay Bhatia’s 320-yard drive on the 504-yard, par-5 16th hole landed in the left fairway, leaving 184 yards to the hole. His 190-yard shot from the fairway landed in the left green, finishing 3 feet 6 inches from the hole. Bhatia made a 3-foot 6-inch putt for eagle.

Akshay Bhatia hits 190-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up eagle on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Collin Morikawa's 306-yard drive on the 504-yard, par-5 16th landed in the right fairway, his 198-yard approach from the fairway settled on the left green 11 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 11-foot-7-inch putt for eagle.

Collin Morikawa makes 12-foot eagle putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Harry Hall's drive on the 504-yard, par-5 16th hole travels 308 yards and ends in the right fairway, his 207-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left green 33 feet 8 inches from the hole, he misses a 28-foot 3-inch putt, and finishes with a 5-foot 5-inch putt for par.

Harry Hall rolls in 6-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

Check out all the best shots from the final round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, featuring John Daly II, Blades Brown and Ricky Castillo, among others.

Highlights | Round 4 | Puerto Rico Open

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Russell Henley's drive on the 504-yard, par-5 16th travels 301 yards, landing in the right fairway and leaving 202 yards to the hole, his 199-yard shot from the fairway lands in the left intermediate rough, finishing 12 feet 8 inches from the hole, and his 8-foot-4-inch chip from the intermediate rough lands on the left green, finishing 4 feet 4 inches from the hole, where he made the 4-foot-4-inch putt for birdie.

Russell Henley drains 4-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer, Akshay Bhatia's 244-yard drive on the 358-yard, par-4 13th landed in the left fairway, leaving 113 yards to the hole, his 112-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left green 10 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Akshay Bhatia hits 112-yard approach to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 13 at Arnold Palmer

After shooting a final-round, 5-under 67 to win his first PGA TOUR title by one shot at the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Ricky Castillo discusses the emotions of breaking through for his first win on TOUR, the support of his family and a bogey-free weekend leading him to victory.

Ricky Castillo interview after winning Puerto Rico Open

In the final round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Ricky Castillo sticks his approach at the par-4 18th hole, then two putts for par to claim his first career PGA TOUR victory by one shot.

Ricky Castillo closes with par on 72nd hole to win Puerto Rico Open

In the final round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Min Woo Lee's 217-yard drive on the 216-yard par-3 14th landed on the left green and finished 5 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

New TOUR winner Karl Vilips excited to compete for first time at THE PLAYERS

The Five: Biggest takeaways from Arnold Palmer Invitational

Akshay Bhatia news conference after winning Arnold Palmer

Highlights | Round 4 | Arnold Palmer | 2026

Akshay Bhatia’s Round 4 highlights from Arnold Palmer

Akshay Bhatia interview after winning Arnold Palmer

Daniel Berger interview after playoff loss at Arnold Palmer

Winning wagers: Top five bets that hit at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Akshay Bhatia pars first playoff hole to win Arnold Palmer

Daniel Berger hits 188-yard approach to 19 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

Akshay Bhatia hits 190-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up eagle on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

Collin Morikawa makes 12-foot eagle putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

Harry Hall rolls in 6-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

Highlights | Round 4 | Puerto Rico Open

Russell Henley drains 4-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Arnold Palmer

Akshay Bhatia hits 112-yard approach to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 13 at Arnold Palmer

Ricky Castillo interview after winning Puerto Rico Open

Ricky Castillo closes with par on 72nd hole to win Puerto Rico Open

Min Woo Lee hits 217-yard drive to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 14 at Arnold Palmer

Karl Vilips sinks 5-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Farmers

Karl Vilips hits 169-yard tee shot to 5 feet, makes birdie on No. 4 at The American Express

Karl Vilips hits 254-yard approach to 81 feet, birdies No. 16 at The American Express

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