About Richie Karl
Born 1944. Richie Karl is an American golfer.
Richard Karl (born September 28, 1944) is an American professional golfer who is best known as the last golf club professional to win an official PGA Tour event.
Early life and amateur career Karl was born in Johnson City, New York. He played college golf at Florida State University. He won the Alaska State Amateur twice while stationed in the Army there.
Professional career In 1968, Karl turned professional.
Amateur wins 1965 Alaska State Amateur 1966 Alaska State Amateur
Professional wins (6) PGA Tour wins (1)
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
Other wins (5) 1972 Yuma Open (PGA Tour satellite event) 1982 Iowa PGA Championship 1983 Iowa PGA Championship 1984 Iowa PGA Championship 1985 Iowa PGA Championship
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Who is Richie Karl?
professional golfer
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Richie Karl was born on 28 September 1944 in Johnson City.
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Richie Karl is a golfer.
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Richie Karl is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richie Karl. https://biography.guide/richie-karl/
MLA: "Richie Karl." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richie-karl/.
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