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Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rookie Karl Vilips wins Puerto Rico Open for first PGA Tour victory in fourth start
The Puerto Rico Open has had 10 first-time winners during its 16-year existence. Make that 11. Karl Vilips, making just his fourth PGA Tour start, won the 2025 Puerto Rico Open on Sunday, holding off Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Joseph Bramlett to claim the trophy. 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. On the back nine, Neergaard-Petersen tracked down Vilips, who tied him at 23 under. Playing in his first PGA Tour event and just his second PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament since a Korn Ferry Tour stop in 2020, Neergaard-Petersen was trying to rally from a third-round 73 by recording six straight birdies on Nos. 10 through 15 to tie for the lead. He would par home from there, though, while Vilips, playing a few groups behind, pulled back ahead after birdies on Nos. 13, 14 and 15. He closed it out with one final birdie on 18 to shoot a 64 and posted a 26-under total, three shots clear. His career earnings before winning in Puerto Rico were $56,410. He can now add a check for $720,000 to that total. More importantly, he earns a PGA Tour exemption through the end of the 2027 season, plus, entry into the 2025 Players Championship next week as well as the 2025 PGA Championship. A Masters invite, however, is not in the bag of goodies, as that prize doesn't go to winners of opposite-field events. The first brand ambassador for Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red apparel line, Vilips earned his PGA Tour card via a 19th-place finish in 2024 on the Korn Ferry Tour. His first appearance in 2025 was at the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld, where he finished tied for 72nd. A week ago, he tied for 39th at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. Amateur Kieron van Wyk fell short of winning not only as an amateur but also in his first PGA Tour appearance, but he still posted a strong week. The College of Charleston senior was within one stroke after 36 holes, and was bogey free on Sunday until the 16th hole. Nonetheless, a final-round 70 earned him a tie with Steve Fisk for fourth. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Puerto Rico Open 2025: Karl Vilips wins for first time on PGA Tour
USA Today
09-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rookie Karl Vilips wins Puerto Rico Open for first PGA Tour victory in fourth start
Rookie Karl Vilips wins Puerto Rico Open for first PGA Tour victory in fourth start The Puerto Rico Open has had 10 first-time winners during its 16-year existence. Make that 11. Karl Vilips, making just his fourth PGA Tour start, won the 2025 Puerto Rico Open on Sunday, holding off Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Joseph Bramlett to claim the trophy. 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. On the back nine, Neergaard-Petersen tracked down Vilips, who tied him at 23 under. Playing in his first PGA Tour event and just his second PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament since a Korn Ferry Tour stop in 2020, Neergaard-Petersen was trying to rally from a third-round 73 by recording six straight birdies on Nos. 10 through 15 to tie for the lead. He would par home from there, though, while Vilips, playing a few groups behind, pulled back ahead after birdies on Nos. 13, 14 and 15. He closed it out with one final birdie on 18 to shoot a 64 and posted a 26-under total, three shots clear. His career earnings before winning in Puerto Rico were $56,410. He can now add a check for $720,000 to that total. More importantly, he earns a PGA Tour exemption through the end of the 2027 season, plus, entry into the 2025 Players Championship next week as well as the 2025 PGA Championship. A Masters invite, however, is not in the bag of goodies, as that prize doesn't go to winners of opposite-field events. The first brand ambassador for Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red apparel line, Vilips earned his PGA Tour card via a 19th-place finish in 2024 on the Korn Ferry Tour. His first appearance in 2025 was at the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld, where he finished tied for 72nd. A week ago, he tied for 39th at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. Amateur Kieron van Wyk fell short of winning not only as an amateur but also in his first PGA Tour appearance, but he still posted a strong week. The College of Charleston senior was within one stroke after 36 holes, and was bogey free on Sunday until the 16th hole. Nonetheless, a final-round 70 earned him a tie with Steve Fisk for fourth.
USA Today
08-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Here are some notable names who missed the cut at the 2025 Puerto Rico Open
AI-assisted summary The 2025 Puerto Rico Open is being held at the Grand Reserve Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Davis Riley leads the tournament at 14 under par after shooting 64-66. The Puerto Rico Open is the first opposite-field event of 2025 and after 36 holes, about half of the 132-man field is packing their bags and heading home. For those who couldn't qualify for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the event in Puerto Rico offers golfers a chance at a payday, perhaps event a PGA Tour victory, at the Grand Reserve Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Those in contention after 36 holes include tournament leader Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (64-65), who had seven birdies in his bogey-free second round to get to 15 under. Davis Riley (64-66) is solo second at 14 under, while Austin Cool is solo third at 13 under. Chris Gotterup, who almost didn't enter the event, is four shots back after a Friday 70 to get to 9 under. In all, 78 golfers made the cut, which came in at 5 under. Who missed the cut at the 2025 Puerto Rico Open? Among the cuts were all 12 of the alternates. Other notable names: Taylor Montgomery (72-68), 4 under Adam Svensson (69-71), 4 under Jimmy Walker (71-69), 4 under Camilo Villegas (72-68), 4 under Blades Brown (71-69), 4 under K.H. Lee (70-71), 3 under Kevin Chappell (71-71), 2 under
USA Today
04-03-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
2025 Puerto Rico Open Start Time Thursday, Tee Times, Pairings & ESPN+ Live Streaming Coverage
2025 Puerto Rico Open Start Time Thursday, Tee Times, Pairings & ESPN+ Live Streaming Coverage A $4M purse is up for grabs at the 2025 Puerto Rico Open. Grand Reserve Country Club is a par-72 course covering 7,506 yards for the tourney, which is scheduled for March 6- 9. Brice Garnett is the defending champion. Joe Highsmith shot -19 to win the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, with J.J. Spaun shooting -17 to finish second at PGA National Resort & Spa (The Champion). Including tee times for the first round of the 2025 Puerto Rico Open, plus TV and streaming info, we've got everything you need to know. Watch the PGA Tour all season long without cable! Start watching now on Fubo. And catch PGA Tour Live streaming, plus tons of other live sports and programming, with ESPN+. Tee times and pairings Hole 10 Round 1 TV & streaming information You can watch Golf Channel and more on Fubo. ESPN+ is the exclusive home for PGA Tour Live streaming.
