Carl Albert Paulson (born December 29, 1970) is an American professional golfer.Paulson attended the University of South Carolina where he was an All-American and the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 1993.Paulson turned professional in 1994 and was medalist at the 1995 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1995 and 1996 and from 2000 to 2008. He was a member of the Nike Tour from 1997 to 1999 and led the Nike Tour's money list in 1999.