Name: Karl Vilips surprised with Rookie of the Year award
Uploaded: 2024-11-13T20:54:46.000Z
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Description: It only took 10 events since his graduation from Stanford for Karl Vilips to earn a PGA TOUR card. While watching a video on his journey from childhood to the PGA TOUR, he received an emotional surprise that he was the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Rookie of the Year.

Check out the top five stories from the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season, including Harry Higgs' back-to-back victories in playoffs, Aldrich Potgieter becoming the youngest winner in Korn Ferry Tour history, Karl Vilips' quick rise to Rookie of the Year, Cristobal Del Solar shooting a 57, and Matt McCarty earning a Three-Victory Promotion to the PGA TOUR.

Look back at the top five stories from the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season

It only took 10 events since his graduation from Stanford for Karl Vilips to earn a PGA TOUR card. While watching a video on his journey from childhood to the PGA TOUR, he received an emotional surprise that he was the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Rookie of the Year.

Karl Vilips surprised with Rookie of the Year award

In the final round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips shot a 5-under 66 to finish at 25-under par and earn his first career win.

Karl Vilips earns first professional victory at Utah Championship

In the final round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips shot a 5-under 66 to finish at 25-under overall and earn his first professional win.

Karl Vilips’ Round 4 highlights from Utah Championship

Following his final-round 5-under 66 at the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips talks about earning his first professional victory.

Karl Vilips’ interview after winning Utah Championship

In the final round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips shoots a 5-under 66 to claim his first win on the Korn Ferry Tour. 

Karl Vilips secures first career win at Utah Championship

In the final round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Karl Vilips' quality approach leads to birdie at Utah Championship

In the final round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Karl Vilips cards birdie at Utah Championship

In the final round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-5 7th hole.

Karl Vilips sends in birdie putt at Utah Championship

In the third round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips carded a 7-under 64 to capture a share of the lead at 20-under par.

Karl Vilips’ Round 3 highlights from Utah Championship

In the third round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Karl Vilips uses quality approach to set up birdie at Utah Championship

In the third round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Karl Vilips chips it close to yield birdie at Utah Championship

In the third round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Karl Vilips makes 13-footer for birdie at Utah Championship

In the third round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Karl Vilips dials in approach to yield birdie at Utah Championship

In the second round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Karl Vilips makes interesting eagle at Utah Championship

In the second round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 13 at Utah Championship

In the second round of the 2024 Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank and Intermountain Health, Karl Vilips makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Karl Vilips makes up-and-down birdie at Utah Championship

Check out the best moments from the Second Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, as players like Travis Trace, Drew Doyle and David Longmire battle to advance to the Final Stage.

Players fight to make Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

Corey Shaun has been playing golf worldwide for the last month and nearly skipped the Second Stage of Q-School after earning a DP World Tour membership. Shaun flew in from Australia the week of Second Stage and earned his way into Final Stage, solidifying 2025 Korn Ferry Tour membership.

Corey Shaun advances to Final Stage of Q-School after nearly skipping out

After falling short at PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry's Second Stage for several years, Travis Trace drains a 15-foot birdie on the final hole at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club to advance to Final Stage on the number and cement 2025 Korn Ferry Tour membership.

Travis Trace earns Korn Ferry Tour card with closing birdie at Q-School's Second Stage

In his third attempt at the Second Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, David Longmire advances through Dothan, Alabama to reach the Final Stage.

David Longmire advances to Final Stage of Q-School for the first time

After spending all of last season in Europe on the DP World Tour, James Nicholas is back in the United States and looking to earn his PGA TOUR card through the Final Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry.

James Nicholas gets emotional as he advances to Final Stage of Q-School

Chase Sienkiewicz gets emotional during FaceTime calls with his girlfriend and parents after advancing through the Second Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry in Dothan, Alabama. Sienkiewicz finished the 2024 season ranked 17th in the Fortinet Cup on the PGA TOUR Americas.

Chase Sienkiewicz makes it through to Final Stage of Q-School

After finishing his final round in Dothan, Alabama, Gavin Cohen gets emotional with his mom off the No. 18 green after making it to the Final Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Cohen now has status on a PGA TOUR sanctioned tour for the first time in his career.

Gavin Cohen gets emotional with mom at Second Stage of Q-School

One year ago, Drew Doyle could barely break 80. After a final-round 71 in Palm Coast, Doyle is headed to the Final Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry after advancing all the way from pre-qualifying.

Drew Doyle advances through Second Stage in Palm Coast

Following PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry’s Second Stage in Savannah, Georgia, recent University of Wisconsin graduate Cameron Huss discusses his spirited run from pre-qualifying to Q-School’s Final Stage.

Cameron Huss advances to Q-School’s Final Stage from pre-qualifying

Derek Bard advances through the 2024 Second Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Bard works at Atlantic Beach Country Club and spends his time off practicing and playing golf. He got married two weeks ago and is looking to secure a PGA TOUR card at the Final Stage.


Derek Bard gets to Final Stage after overcoming final-round adversity in Georgia

Brandon Berry had to sleep on the floor in his hotel room after dealing with back spasms at the 2024 Second Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. He now has a chance to fulfill his dream and earn a PGA TOUR card at Final Stage.

Brandon Berry battles through back spasms to advance through Second Stage

Bryson Nimmer advances through the Second Stage of Q-School presented by Korn Ferry to regain status on the Korn Ferry Tour after losing it at the end of the 2024 season. He calls Seond Stage, "The hardest tournament you play in all year."

Bryson Nimmer secures conditional Korn Ferry Tour Status at Second Stage

Zack Fischer advanced through 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry's Second Stage on his 10th wedding anniversary after spending the 2024 season on PGA TOUR Americas. He locked up conditional Korn Ferry Tour status by making it to the Final Stage. Fischer is a two-time winner of Final Stage, earning victories in 2013 and 2021.

Zack Fischer advances through Q-School's Second Stage on 10th wedding anniversary

Following a 23-under showing to earn medalist honors at 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry's Second Stage, veteran Marcelo Rozo gets emotional when discussing his family and supporters who helped him fund another Q-School attempt. As a medalist in Savannah, Georgia, the Colombia native has secured eight guaranteed Korn Ferry Tour starts in 2025.


Emotional Marcelo Rozo, 35, earns medalist honors at Q-School's Second Stage

After advancing through 2024 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry's Second Stage, recent University of Tennessee grad Jake Hall talks about his journey from pre-qualifying to earning a 2025 Korn Ferry Tour membership and his excitement to share the news with his dad.


Karl Vilips surprised with Rookie of the Year award

Players fight to make Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

Corey Shaun advances to Final Stage of Q-School after nearly skipping out

Travis Trace earns Korn Ferry Tour card with closing birdie at Q-School's Second Stage

David Longmire advances to Final Stage of Q-School for the first time

James Nicholas gets emotional as he advances to Final Stage of Q-School

Chase Sienkiewicz makes it through to Final Stage of Q-School

Gavin Cohen gets emotional with mom at Second Stage of Q-School

Drew Doyle advances through Second Stage in Palm Coast

Cameron Huss advances to Q-School’s Final Stage from pre-qualifying

Derek Bard gets to Final Stage after overcoming final-round adversity in Georgia

Look back at the top five stories from the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season

Brandon Berry battles through back spasms to advance through Second Stage

Bryson Nimmer secures conditional Korn Ferry Tour Status at Second Stage

Zack Fischer advances through Q-School's Second Stage on 10th wedding anniversary

Emotional Marcelo Rozo, 35, earns medalist honors at Q-School's Second Stage

Rookie Jake Hall gets emotional after advancing through Q-School's Second Stage

Look back at the top five stories from the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour season

Karl Vilips earns first professional victory at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips’ Round 4 highlights from Utah Championship

Karl Vilips’ interview after winning Utah Championship

Karl Vilips secures first career win at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips' quality approach leads to birdie at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips cards birdie at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips sends in birdie putt at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips’ Round 3 highlights from Utah Championship

Karl Vilips uses quality approach to set up birdie at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips chips it close to yield birdie at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips makes 13-footer for birdie at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips dials in approach to yield birdie at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips makes interesting eagle at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips makes birdie on No. 13 at Utah Championship

Karl Vilips makes up-and-down birdie at Utah Championship