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.

He played college golf at Florida State University.

Open by sinking a 35-foot putt on the first hole in a playoff with Bruce Crampton.

Karl, who worked at the En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott, New York where the B.C.

Open was played and lived along the 10th fairway, is the last club professional to win on the PGA Tour.