Vilips shot 26 under at the Grand Reserve Club to win by three in just his fourth start on the PGA Tour. The rookie was playing in his third event in 2025 after earning his tour c

There was one possible way to get into The Players Championship field this week, and that was to win the Puerto Rico Open. Karl Vilips stepped up.

Karl Vilips is a winner in just his third start on the PGA Tour. The 23-year-old Australian delivered his best golf when he was under the most pressure in the Puerto Rico Open.

Leading by a shot heading into the final round, Vilips birdied the third, eagled the sixth and birdied the eighth to make the turn in 31 at the Grand Reserve Club in Rio Grande. O

Karl Vilips joins an exclusive club by claiming a stylish victory in the Puerto Rico Open in just his fourth PGA tournament start.

Karl Vilips of Australia ran off three straight birdies to break out of an unexpected duel for an 8-under 64 to win the Puerto Rico Open.

Karl Vilips secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Peuto Rico Open, earning exemptions into The Players Championship and the PGA Championship. However, he did not receive an invitation to The Masters since the Puerto Rico Open was played the same week as the Arnold Palmer Invitational.