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 Australia professional golfer. competing on the PGA Tour. Currently ranked #151 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). Karl Vilips uses a TaylorMade Qi4D Driver driver, TaylorMade P·770 irons, a TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter, and the TaylorMade TP5X Ball golf ball.
Current WITB
As spotted at the Valspar Championship in March 2026
Bag Breakdown
10 clubs from 1 brand in the bag
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TaylorMade TP5X Ball
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TaylorMade Spider Tour X
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TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver
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Equipment Context
Equipment Q&A
Karl Vilips uses a TaylorMade Qi4D Driver. 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 P·770. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of March 2026, Karl Vilips's bag includes a TaylorMade Qi4D Driver, TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter, and TaylorMade TP5X Ball. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.
