Name: How YouTube golf led Karl Vilips to the PGA TOUR
Uploaded: 2025-05-12T13:00:00.000Z
Duration: 100 s
Description: Australia native Karl Vilips earned his first PGA TOUR card via the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour. With the help of his dad, a young Vilips garnered exposure and support via homemade YouTube videos that ultimately benefitted his move to the United States.

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

Australia native Karl Vilips earned his first PGA TOUR card via the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour. With the help of his dad, a young Vilips garnered exposure and support via homemade YouTube videos that ultimately benefitted his move to the United States.

How YouTube golf led Karl Vilips to the PGA TOUR

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC's Billy Horschel, Chris Gotterup and Corey Conners take down New York Golf Club's Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young thanks to a walk-off eagle on the final hole from Horschel at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive beats NYGC in season-opener

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC’s Billy Horschel eagles the final hole to win the first match of the new season.

Billy Horschel wins Match No. 1 with walk-off eagle for Atlanta Drive at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Matt Fitzpatrick ties the match on the 14th hole by rolling in a huge birdie putt. 

Matt Fitzpatrick rolls in huge birdie for NYGC at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Cameron Young rolls in a long birdie putt to shave the deficit to one against Atlanta Drive GC. 

Cameron Young mounts comeback for NYGC at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC stand-in Chris Gotterup wins his second hole of the day after pitching it close to set up birdie.

Chris Gotterup stuffs wedge to win hole for Atlanta Drive at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Xander Schuaffele and Billy Horschel both struggle with their tee shots on the par-4 "Stinger” hole, inspired by Tiger Woods’ trademark low tee shots.

Xander Schauffele, Billy Horschel fall victim to ‘Stinger’ hole at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive GC stand-in Chris Gotterup nearly holes a short-sided chip and wins the hole.

Chris Gotterup wins hole for Atlanta Drive with saucy chip at TGL

In Match No. 1 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, New York Golf Club’s Matt Fitzpatrick hits his tee shot close at the par-3 fifth hole.

Matt Fitzpatrick throws dart for NYGC at TGL

Ahead of TGL's Season 2 premier, PGA TOUR's Paul Hodowanic interviews TGL hole designer Agustín Pizá about his design process, fun obstacles on the course and what fans can look forward to this season, which tees off on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

TGL hole designer on creation of course, obstacles for team play

Hear from PGA TOUR players like Keegan Bradley, Cam Young and others as they analyze and offer swing advice to NBA star LeBron James.

TOUR pros analyze LeBron James' golf swing

Look back on an entertaining year featuring the best of the "Creator Classic." See iconic shots and moments from golf's best creators as they went head-to-head at PGA TOUR courses throughout the season.

Best of 'Creator Classics' in 2025

It was another year of dominance from Scottie Scheffler. Check out his best shots from a historic 2025 season that included six victories and two major championships.

Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from 2025

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.

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

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

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

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.

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

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.
 

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR 

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

How YouTube golf led Karl Vilips to the PGA TOUR

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive beats NYGC in season-opener

Billy Horschel wins Match No. 1 with walk-off eagle for Atlanta Drive at TGL

Matt Fitzpatrick rolls in huge birdie for NYGC at TGL

Cameron Young mounts comeback for NYGC at TGL

Chris Gotterup stuffs wedge to win hole for Atlanta Drive at TGL

Xander Schauffele, Billy Horschel fall victim to ‘Stinger’ hole at TGL

Chris Gotterup wins hole for Atlanta Drive with saucy chip at TGL

Matt Fitzpatrick throws dart for NYGC at TGL

TGL hole designer on creation of course, obstacles for team play

TOUR pros analyze LeBron James' golf swing

Best of 'Creator Classics' in 2025

Scottie Scheffler’s best shots from 2025

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

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