Golfing Scrapbook of     "Koala" Karl Vilips

Questions & Answers

Question: Nice swing and great player, where do you get the ideas for shafts, flexes, etc?

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Question: My son gets angry sometimes when he plays a bad shot. I assume that Karl controls that, doesn't he?

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Question: I hear that Karl plays a lot. Does Karl many competition rounds?

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Question: Why did Karl have 2 Bad rounds of 91 & 85 in September when he had a handicap of 9.5?

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Question: Does it snow in Australia and prevent Karl from playing on the course?

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Question: How does Karl train? 

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Question: Why does he (Karl) play off the Men's Tees in Australia?

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Question: I see some young kids using expensive putters, yet they don't seem to putt as well as I see Karl do on his videos. Do they help?

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Question: What clubs would you recommend for my 6-year-old?

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Question: Why does Karl "play-up" into older age groups?

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Question: At what age should a Parent step aside from assisting their kid in their shot?

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Question: What about clubs for when my talented 7-8 year old needs to go to the next level?

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Comments via email:

• Hi Paul. I am really impressed with your son and I have been following him since he was six years old... C.

• Hi Paul,
  We saw Karl on channel seven this morning at the Australian Open :-)
  I have a son who is an avid golfer and he was inspired by Karls achievments and went online to google him...
  Your website is fantastic!
  Congratulations to Karl on all he has achieved so far he is set for stardom! Noeline

• It was a pleasure seeing your site and your son's skill starting from age 6 until present. I also have a 6 year old that displays a natural talent...
  Anyway, thanks for the site. I think it helps kids get insight and confidence.
  D, San Francisco

• We had a brief contact a while ago, thank you for your reply at that time.

  Best of wishes for your son's golfing future.

  John, Wiltshire, England.

• Hi Paul, I just read about Karl's world championship win on the Stuart Appleby site. What a great achievement, 2 wins and still only 9 years old.

  Congratulations!

• Hello,I would just like to say how amazing I think Karl is considering his tender age of only 9 years old. I myself am only 13 years old but I could happily say he hits it much further than me!

  I would also like to wish him the best of luck for his tournaments in USA...
  

  Wishing Karl the very best.Harry

• Hi Paul.

  I also have a 9 year old son who currently plays off 24 handicap . His handicap is coming down quickly as we have just purchased the Taylor Made Burner irons from the specs from Karls awesome website. He was using
  kids callaway junior set and I always thought a mens even cut down may have been too heavy, but thanks to your website I have been proven wrong.
  The website you have created is genius and very helpful , Both my son and I love seeing how Karl is progressing and we use him as the ultimate benchmark when practicing or playing tournaments .
  Keep giving it to the small minded knockers out there as without parents help and sacrifice champions dont get to reach there potential.
  Thanks again, Jason

• Hi Paul.
  I understand why you are doing the website, its a brilliant idea, i have one myself - just not as detailed, nor as many highlights :-)
  I realised that when lookiing through my own childhood photos or stories, that i do remember these things because records were kept, so when Karl is old and forgetful like me he can look back at these things and remember much more than he would have otherwise.
  ...Look forward to catching up again...
  Cheers, Mark

• Hi Paul and Karl
  Whilst browsing the golfing internet I came across Karl's website.
  Really good - nice layout and lovely to see Karl doing so well away from WA.
  Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
  Best wishes, Mark

• Hi Paul, It was great to see you again as well as Karl, Jack always like to see Karl. Congratulations again to Karl, what a tournament he had. Next year if you let us know ahead of time we would love to set a practice round before the tournament starts ...Thanks for the comments on Jack....Great to see you guys again and look forward to seeing you both again next year. Rob

• I just wanted to tell you guys congats and I will be following Karl. Very good golfer and has a good head on his shoulders, you have a done a great job raising him Paul. Talk to you soon.

  Scott.
  
• Hey Paul & Karl,
  We have been checking to see if you are going to make it to Pinehurst. It won't be the same if you do not make it!!
  ...Hope to see you soon,
  S, B & D.

• My son 9 year old son is wondering when Karl will be playing in the U.S. again? He enjoyed Karl's website and would love to meet him....
  Thank you. S.

• Hi Karl, ... I am 11 years old and live in a small town at....I play a lot of golf and practice every day,you have inspired me to go further with my golf and play in junior tournaments... It would be a dream of mine to play a round with you or just meet you thanks Karl :) .T

• Hi Karl.
  I have watched you on youtube
  You're amazing.
  I also play golf but I live in...
  I wish you could give me some tips...
  From Tommy
  
  

Comments from YouTube.

• "This kid has great talent and its good to hear dad support him without putting him under pressure.I agree that he needs a tiny bit of work on his balance as he seems to fall away from the shot instead of his body moving towards the shot direction but this is very minor and will clean up with age. Good luck with the future and a very tidy short game is a great foundation to build a future champion maybe."

• "Nice to see Karl back in the states competing in World Championships. Good luck to Karl!"

• "I've watched thousands of golf swings over my studies...the kid is mini HOGAN!

  INCREDIBLE!"

• "Dont ya get the feeling we will one day be watching this kid winning something very big !!! "

• "A Great kid! he will be a world golfer in the next 10 years!!"
  

• "I love watching Karl play and swing the golf club! Congrats on the great performance!"

• "Karl is an inspiration!"

• "You are a champion Karl, I play golf myself. I am 12, keep going and good luck, keep playing and aim for the USPGA tour, you are just truly amazing."

• "Serious shoulder power kid, never lose that, it is the most powerful movement in the body... Keep golfing kid, you got huge talent that can go a far way, but remember to never give up, practice until your face turnes blue, and never get ahead of yourself. Dream big kid."

• "He's a mini Rickie Fowler."
  

• "I love playing pennant sooo fun!! Karls consistency is unreal his putting under pressure is great too. I bet karl loves the atmosphere".

• "I noticed on some of your previous videos that Karl can spin the ball pretty well. Any tips on how he does so? Thanks. Karl has a great swing and I see him on the tour at age 18. Keep up the good work Karl."

• "Amazing swing".

• "Kid you will be a professional golfer! Continue to learn more!"

• "A great Kid!! wish to be Tiger in another 13 years.... ;)"
  

• "Future PGA for sure".

• "...I'll see him on the tour in 10 years."

• "I wish I had been playing this game at such a young age. Don't hang your head kid, have fun!! You have a great swing and will be a great player some day, just keep having fun!"

• "Great little fella he is!"

• "Your kid's amazing. I'm "trying" to teach my 3 year old some golf but it ain't easy.Keep it up Karl and you'll be in the big league in no time...."

• "I dont think that kid is going to try do the longdrive tounament in Las Vegas, I think he is going to make the tour."

• "I can't wait until 15 years from now when be wins on the tour and I can say that I saw him when he was 10."

• "Looks like he made some swing changes over the years. It looks a lot more compact and clean. he hinges his wrists early thats pretty cool to see that at a young age. Most teachers don't like that. I love watching this kid it's very inspiring. KEEP IT UP KARL!!!!!!! WHOOOO!!!! "

• Go Karl! All the best in in the JB Were Masters

• Wow. very consistent for his age. Keep it up!

• "I'm his number 1 fan."