Dr. Karl Englert Jr.

With 15 golf courses in Chautauqua County and many more within easy commute, it’s no wonder that the sport of golf has played and continues to play a huge role in the sports history of Chautauqua County. Ben Bishop, Dick Cole, Bob Gunnell, Stan Marshaus, Cindy Miller and Dan O’Neill are a few of the names associated with golfing excellence in the county.

The late Lakewood dentist, Dr. Karl J Englert Jr., is another golfer with an impressive resume on the links.

Englert has won the Buffalo District Golf Association Junior Championship, the BDGA Individual Championship, the BDGA Father/Son Championship and the BDGA Team Championship.

Furthermore, he has qualified for the US Junior Amateur, the US Amateur and the US Senior Open.

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Englert was born in Buffalo in 1935. He attended Bishop Timon High School, the University of Buffalo and UB Dental School. He was an outstanding golfer and basketball player during his high school and collegiate career, captaining his squads at both levels.

While living in Buffalo, Karl won the Buffalo District Golf Association Junior title in 1950, was the WNY Catholic League champion in 1951 and qualified for the USGA National Junior Championship the same year.

Englert defeated his father for the Orchard Park Country Club Championship in 1955, a title he would win two more times. Also in ‘55, Karl teamed with his father to win the Buffalo District Golf Association Father/Son Championship at Lancaster.

As a member of the UB golf team, he participated in the NCAA National Championships in 1955 and 1956 and in 1958 qualified for the National Amateur Golf Tournament.

Following his graduation from UB Dental School, he served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy for two years, then opened his practice in Lakewood in 1963.

In 1964, Karl or “Doc,” as he was also known, won the Buffalo District Golf Association Individual Championship and was the runner-up the following year. He won the Western New York Amateur Championship back-to-back in 1965 and 1966.

He qualified for and played in the US Amateur Tournament in 1965 at Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Doc was a three-time Maplehurst CC champion and a six-time champ at Moon Brook CC. He also set a new amateur record at Maplehurst with a 66 card.

He won the amateur division at the Zippo Open at Bradford in 1966, captured the Lakewood Open twice and won the Higgens Memorial Best-Ball Tourney at Bartlett CC in ‘76.

Englert was a member of the Moon Brook team that won the BDGA Team Championship in 1967, 1975 and 1976.

In 1989, Doc qualified for the US Senior Open at Niagara Falls Country Club.

After 37 years of serving patients at his Lakewood dental practice, Karl and his wife, Marlene, parents of four children, retired to Florida in 2000. Still competing in the sport he loved, he won the Senior Division Tiger Point Golf Club Championship.

Dr. Karl J. Englert Jr. died in 2013 in Greenville, SC.

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Karl Englert (circled) with 1954-55 University of Buffalo basketball team.

Karl Englert, back row on left, with 1954-55 University of Buffalo golf team.

Karl Englert (circled) with 1955-56 University of Buffalo basketball team.

Karl Englert, University of Buffalo basketball.

Karl Englert, third from left with 1955-56 University of Buffalo golf team.

Kyle Herr, daughter of Dr. Karl Englert, accepting his induction into the CSHOF, February 16, 2026.

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Englert, Makowski Are Medalists In Junior, Boys Golf. August 22, 1950. — Englert, Makowski Are Medalists In Junior, Boys Golf. *Buffalo Courier Express,* August 22, 1950.

Karl Englert, 16, Golf Champion Of Catholic League. June 12, 1951. — Karl Englert, 16, Golf Champion Of Catholic League. *Buffalo Courier Express,* June 12, 1951.

National Junior Qualifiers. July 18, 1951. — National Junior Qualifiers. *Buffalo Courier Express,* July 18, 1951.

Englert, Konsek Win Division Titles in Golf Association Tourney. August 26, 1952. — Englert, Konsek Win Division Titles in Golf Association Tourney. *Buffalo Courier Express,* August 26, 1952.

East Aurora Star Defeats Karl Englert, Jr., 4 and 3. August 28, 1952. — East Aurora Star Defeats Karl Englert, Jr., 4 and 3. *Buffalo Courier Express,* August 28, 1952.

College Golfers Depart. June 17, 1955. — College Golfers Depart. *Buffalo Courier Express,* June 17, 1955.

Karl Englert Jr. Has 65 at Orchard Park. July 11, 1955. — Karl Englert Jr. Has 65 at Orchard Park. *Buffalo Courier Express,* July 11, 1955.

Englerts Gain BDGA Father-and-Son Crown. August 10, 1955. — Englerts Gain BDGA Father-and-Son Crown. *Buffalo Courier Express,* August 10, 1955.

Karl Englert Jr. Defeats Father For Orchard Park Championship. August 15, 1955. — Karl Englert Jr. Defeats Father For Orchard Park Championship. *Buffalo Courier Express,* August 15, 1955.

UB's Englert Qualifies In College Golf. June 27, 1956. — UB's Englert Qualifies In College Golf. *Buffalo Evening News,* June 27, 1956.

Englert, Pantera, Henesey, Mrs. Ludwig Annex Club Crowns on District Links. August 19, 1957. — Englert, Pantera, Henesey, Mrs. Ludwig Annex Club Crowns on District Links. *Buffalo Courier Express,* August 19, 1957.

Johnny Konsek Replaces Englert. September 2, 1958. — Johnny Konsek Replaces Englert. *Tonawanda News*, September 2, 1958.

Englert Wins At Maplehurst. September 3, 1963. — Englert Wins At Maplehurst. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), September 3, 1963.

Dr. Englert Lakewood Open Champ. September 16, 1963. — Dr. Englert Lakewood Open Champ. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), September 16, 1963.

Englert Named Team Captain. May 12, 1964. — Englert Named Team Captain. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), May 12, 1964.

Dr. Englert Captures District Golf Title. July 12, 1964. — Dr. Englert Captures District Golf Title. *Buffalo Courier Express,* July 12, 1964.

Dr. Englert BDGA Champ. July 13, 1964. — Dr. Englert BDGA Champ. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), July 13, 1964.

More Honors For The Champ. July 25, 1964. — More Honors For The Champ. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), July 25, 1964.

Dr. Englert 2nd At Buffalo. August 3, 1964. — Dr. Englert 2nd At Buffalo. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), August 3, 1964.

Win WNY Amateur Classes; Dr. Englert Scratch Champ. July 2, 1965. — Win WNY Amateur Classes; Dr. Englert Scratch Champ. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), July 2, 1965.

Dr. Karl Englert To Defend Title. July 11, 1965. — Dr. Karl Englert To Defend Title. *Buffalo Courier Express,* July 11, 1965.

Dr. Englert Hopes To Play In National AM Again In '66. September 22, 1965. — Dr. Englert Hopes To Play In National AM Again In '66. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), September 22, 1965.

Dr. Englert 34 For Claims In Court Win. January 7, 1966. — Dr. Englert 34 For Claims In Court Win. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), January 7, 1966.

Englert Retains WNY Amateur Title. July 1, 1966 — Englert Retains WNY Amateur Title. *Post-Journal* (Jamestown), July 1, 1966

Moon Brook Golfers Snare BDGA Team Championship. May 24, 1967. — Moon Brook Golfers Snare BDGA Team Championship. *Buffalo Courier Express,* May 24, 1967.

Schmidt, Englert Take Yates Honors. July 18, 1971. — Schmidt, Englert Take Yates Honors. *Buffalo Courier Express,* July 18, 1971.

Schmidt, Dr. Englert Capture Yates Golf at Orchard Park. July 13, 1975. — Schmidt, Dr. Englert Capture Yates Golf at Orchard Park. *Buffalo Courier Express,* July 13, 1975.

Torre-Englert Are "Steady Winners". September 13, 1976. — Torre-Englert Are "Steady Winners". *Olean Times Herald*, September 13, 1976.

Propis-Englert, Conners-Jacobs Gain CCB Final. May 29, 1977. — Propis-Englert, Conners-Jacobs Gain CCB Final. *Buffalo Courier Express,* May 29, 1977.

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