Karl Vilips won Puerto Rico Open in third PGA start

Karl Vilips is off to an impressive start in his PGA TOUR career. At just 23 years old, he recently won the Puerto Rico Open during his third tournament. This victory has drawn attention to his unique style and equipment choices. To improve his game, Vilips made an important decision about his golf clubs. He used to struggle with long irons and found them difficult to hit. Instead, he played with a 3-hybrid but felt it didn’t provide enough spin for his shots. After winning the Pac-12 Championship with the hybrid, Vilips wanted a club that could launch high while filling the gap between his 4-iron and 3-wood. He wanted something more versatile and powerful. He chose a new club that carries about 250 yards in the air. This club allows him to hit various types of shots, including a spinny cut and low spin drives. It performs well even in windy conditions, only losing 5-10 yards. Vilips credits Jason Day with inspiring his selection. The combination of his keen insight and skills is helping Vilips excel on the tour.