KARL VILIPS
BIO
Birth Date – August 16, 2001
Birth Place – Perth, Australia
ABOUT KARL
Vilips is from Perth, although he’s been based in the US nearly half his life. He began
competitive golf at age 6. With his dad Paul, Vilips moved to the US aged 11, before he
studied at Saddlebrook Academy (high school) in Florida. Vilips then played college golf at
Stanford in northern California. Last year, Vilips was among a handful of Stanford players
who made it through final qualifying for the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club.
Turned pro in June 2024.
With his win in his 4 th tour start at the UTAH Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour, Karl is
likely to secure his PGA Tour card.
VICTORIES / CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Karl graduated from Stanford University.
Winner of the individual title at 2024 Pac-12 Men’s Golf Championships.
2024 UTAH Championship win on Korn Ferry Tour
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @koalakarl2001