Karl Vilips
Australian professional golfer and PGA Tour member. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2001, Vilips moved to Perth, Australia as an infant. Known as the "original YouTube golfer" for his documented journey since age 7. Won the 2025 Puerto Rico Open on the PGA Tour. Graduated from Stanford University in 2024 and won the Pac-12 Championship as a senior. Represented Australia at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics, winning the boys individual gold medal.
About Karl Vilips
Karl Vilips is a AU professional golfer. Karl Vilips uses a TaylorMade TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver (9°) driver, TaylorMade TaylorMade P770 Irons irons, a TaylorMade TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter, and the TaylorMade TaylorMade TP5X Ball golf ball.
Current WITB
TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver
9°
Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 X
Golf Pride Tour Velvet
TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway
15°
Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Golf Pride Tour Velvet
TaylorMade Qi10 Fairway
21°
Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Golf Pride Tour Velvet
TaylorMade P770 Irons
Project X 6.5
Golf Pride Tour Velvet
TaylorMade P7CB Irons
Project X 6.5
Golf Pride Tour Velvet
TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 Wedge
50-9SB
Project X 6.5
Golf Pride Tour Velvet
TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 Wedge
54-11SB, 60-08LB
KBS Hi-Rev 125
Golf Pride Tour Velvet
TaylorMade Spider Tour X
SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 1.0
TaylorMade TP5X Ball
Equipment Q&A
Karl Vilips uses a TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver (9°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.
Karl Vilips uses a TaylorMade Spider Tour X. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.
Karl Vilips plays the TaylorMade TP5X Ball. Tour players typically choose balls that match their swing speed and provide the spin characteristics they need around the greens.
Karl Vilips uses TaylorMade P770 Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of January 2025, Karl Vilips's bag includes a TaylorMade Qi35 LS Driver (9°), TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter, and TaylorMade TP5X Ball. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.
