John Haslbauer highlighted Karl Vilips as a high-ceiling longshot at Craig Ranch. The 23-year-old already owns victories on the college, Korn Ferry, and PGA Tours (Puerto Rico Open) and just finished T4 at the Zurich Classic. Vilips’ elite driving distance and upside with long irons align with Haslbauer’s key stats of Proximity 200+ and Driving Distance for this 7,414-yard layout. Given the rookie’s proven ability to go low in soft setups and his triple-digit odds, Haslbauer is adding Vilips to his outright card and GPP pools, expecting his birdie rate to keep pace with the favorites.

Pat Fitzmaurice is all in on Karl Vilips for the current price of 150 to 1 for the Valspar Championship. Fitzmaurice pointed out how Vilips is not necessarily a bomber but thrives with a strong approach game and elite short game, which were key at his victory in the Puerto Rico Open. He illustrates Vilips as a prodigy similar to Akshay Bhatia, extremely capable with scrambling and putting, and suggests that the Copperhead course layout, which requires precision, will play to Vilips' strengths.

Bo McBrayer remains high on Karl Vilips for the Valspar Championship, praising him as an exceptional long-shot bet at 150 to 1. McBrayer talked about Vilips' victory at the Puerto Rico Open in just his fourth PGA tour start, labeling him a golf prodigy akin to Tiger Woods and Akshay Bhatia. Despite his young age, Vilips has an impressive track record and has been touted as a Stanford prodigy. McBrayer is confident Vilips' skills, particularly his strong putting and precision, align well with Copperhead’s demands. He urges bettors not to overlook Vilips at such remarkable odds.

Rick Gehman suggested taking a flyer on Karl Vilips at $7,000 in DFS lineups at the Valspar Championship, noting his clear talent despite some unknowns and potential volatility. Gehman explained that Vilips is a highly talented player who frequently comes up in their discussions, making him worth gambling on at this modest DFS price point. Although Gehman didn't provide deeper onsite metrics for Vilips, he advised willingness to speculate on his talent and potential ceiling as a lower-priced DFS option.

Tyler Tamboline highlighted Carl Phillips as a particularly intriguing DFS value option this week, referencing his recent win overseas combined with outstanding course history at TPC Sawgrass. According to Tamboline, Phillips is coming off a win on the world tour, backed by an impressive track record of five consecutive top-10 finishes at the junior Players event specifically played at this venue. Tamboline emphasized that course familiarity and recent form could drive significant upside given Phillips' likely low ownership, making him an ideal risk-reward tournament play.

Ben Coley praised Karl Vilips as a strong prospect after noting his impressive performance at the Puerto Rico Open, describing Vilips as someone fantasy and betting players should closely monitor. Coley emphasized Vilips' technically excellent and aesthetically pleasing swing alongside considerable power and balance. Despite inconsistent recent form characterized by injury setbacks and inconsistent results on the Korn Ferry Tour, Vilips demonstrated his potential with this victory. Coley sees him as a serious prospect due to his powerful yet technically appealing swing mechanics, reinforcing his durability as a promising young player well worth tracking closely in upcoming PGA Tour events and fantasy formats.