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Karl Vilips
Karl Vilips
Smith, Min Woo lead Aussie charge in L.A
Cam Smith and Min Woo Lee have offered up some hope after Australia's fellow big guns struggled to keep up as Americans Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele set a sizzling pace in the first round of the U.S Open.
16 Jun 2023
U.S Open second round tee times (AEST)
After a record setting opening day, Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele lead the U.S Open, with the Aussie contingent headed by Cam Smith and Min Woo Lee. Here are the second round tee times converted into Australian Eastern Standard Time.
16 Jun 2023
Smith primed to lead Aussie charge in LA
Seemingly less penal rough and improved driving are fuelling Cameron Smith's belief he can finally challenge for U.S Open glory.
14 Jun 2023
U.S Open First Round Tee Times (AEST)
It’s edging closer to the opening tee shots at Los Angeles Country Club for the 123rd U.S Open. Here are the first round tee times converted into Australian Eastern Standard Time for your viewing convenience.
14 Jun 2023
The Aussies at the U.S. Open
There are seven Australian chances making the trip to Los Angeles Country Club for the 123rd U.S. Open. Here are all the pertinent details for the Aussies teeing it up, including why they can win.
13 Jun 2023
Aussie amateur Vilips earns US Open start
Amateur Karl Vilips will be among seven Australian golfers teeing it up at next week's US Open at Los Angeles Country Club, after winning a spot through final qualifying.
6 Jun 2023
Greer the best of the (Aussie) rest on Saturday at AAC
The story for not only Australia but the entire Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Saturday was New South Welshman Harrison Crowe jumping to a two shot lead with 18 holes to play in Thailand.
29 Oct 2022
Following Scott’s advice, Crowe in control in Thailand
Harrison Crowe admitted to something of a ‘fan boy’ moment last week in Japan when he had the chance to meet his golfing hero Adam Scott when both teed it up at the Japan Open.
29 Oct 2022
Confident Crowe and powerful Vilips lead Aussie AAC hopes
After alluding to a drop in confidence this year, Harrison Crowe confirmed it was back after a second round 67 that has him on eight-under-par for the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Thailand.
28 Oct 2022
Jin just in front of Chantananuwat, Aussies and chasing pack
China’s Bo Jin didn’t do much wrong on Friday morning of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to sit at 10-under and lead alone. But most eyes and attention were elsewhere as home hope Ratchanon Chantananuwat made a late run to sit one back.
28 Oct 2022
Big names come to play on opening day of Asia-Pacific Am
It was no surprise to anyone at Amata Spring Country Club that Ratchanon Chantananuwat was right in the thick of things on day one, but the home hope wasn’t too pleased with his opening 67 that has him tied with Singapore’s James Leow and Japan’s Ryuta Suzuki. The trio two shots adrift of leader Bo Jin.
27 Oct 2022
Aussie spirits high after solid start to Asia-Pacific Amateur
China’s Bo Jin will sleep on the round one lead of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Thailand, but three of Australia’s seven starters are four back of his leading seven-under score.
27 Oct 2022
Australia names Asia-Pacific Amateur teams
The Australian team for this year’s Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific in Thailand has been chosen and the squad is full of firepower.
1 Sep 2022
McKinney and Hopewell through to U.S. Amateur Round of 32
Connor McKinney and Hayden Hopewell have continued the recent run of good performances by Australians on the biggest amateur stages. The pair of West Australians advancing to the next round of match play at the U.S. Amateur.
18 Aug 2022
Aussies advance as quartet share U.S. Amateur medallist honours
It was another glorious summer day in northern New Jersey on Tuesday. The sun was out, the temperatures barely crept into the 80s (Fahrenheit) without humidity and there was a gentle breeze – a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors.
17 Aug 2022
Difficult conditions lead to packed U.S. Amateur leaderboard
The U.S. Amateur Championship serves as a litmus test for the game’s best amateurs, a chance to challenge themselves on layouts strong enough to host major championships.
16 Aug 2022
Allan grabs US Open spot at golf's longest day
For those who don’t keep an eye on the weekly Monday qualifiers played for spots on the PGA Tour and secondary Korn Ferry Tour, the assumption that 2002 Australian Open champion Stephen Allan had retired was probably a safe one.
8 Jun 2021
US Amateur: Aussie Trent advances in match play
The lone Australian to make the match play at the US Amateur advanced to the round of 32 today. Queensland’s Jack Trent defeating Florida’s Jackson Suber 3 & 2, while injured compatriot Karl Vilips’ time as a caddie will continue as others look to secure US Open spots.
13 Aug 2020
Local hero Yuxin Lin reclaims AAC
China’s Yuxin Lin brought immense cheers to his home fans when he birdied the par-5 18th twice in a playoff to beat defending champion and World No.1 Takumi Kanaya and become the second two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC).
29 Sep 2019
AAC: Late birdies preserve Aussie Windred’s lead
A gutsy birdie-birdie finish has helped Blake Windred preserve his overnight lead at the 2019 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship as the weekend beckons in Shanghai.
27 Sep 2019
AAC: Koala Karl back in green and gold
Australian golf fans rarely get to see what US-based Karl Vilips is capable of, but the future star’s full wares will be on show this week at Sheshan International.
25 Sep 2019
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