American golfer who won the 1980 Masters Tournament and was a three-time PGA Tour winner, known for his smooth swing and clutch putting.
Richie Karl, an American professional golfer, etched his name in history as the last golf club professional to win an official PGA Tour event. This remarkable feat was achieved at the 1974 B.C. Open, where he sank a dramatic 35-foot putt on the first hole in a playoff against Bruce Crampton.
Born on September 28, 1944, in Johnson City, New York, Karl's passion for golf was evident from an early age. He honed his skills at Florida State University, where he played college golf. During his time in the Army, stationed in Alaska, Karl won the Alaska State Amateur twice, in 1965 and 1966.
Karl turned professional in 1968, marking the beginning of his journey in the golf world. His big break came at the 1974 B.C. Open, where his playoff victory over Bruce Crampton earned him a place in the record books as the last club professional to win on the PGA Tour.
Karl's career continued into his 50s, when he joined the Senior PGA Tour (now Champions Tour) in 1994. Although he didn't replicate his earlier success, he did manage a top-5 finish at the ACE Group Classic. In 2007, he received a sponsor's exemption to play in the inaugural Dicks Sporting Goods Open, a Champions Tour event held on his home course, En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott, New York.
Richie Karl's remarkable journey serves as an inspiration to golf enthusiasts and professionals alike, a testament to perseverance and dedication in achieving greatness.
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