Erik Barnes (born November 22, 1987) is an American professional golfer.
| Erik Barnes | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 22, 1987 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Austin Peay State University |
| Turned professional | 2011 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour PGA Tour Canada PGA Tour Latinoamérica NGA Pro Golf Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2022 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life, education, and college career
editBarnes was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and raised in Marion, Indiana, where he attended Marion High School. He played college golf at Austin Peay State University, located in Clarksville, Tennessee, at which he was named Ohio Valley Athletic Conference freshmen of the year in 2007 and player of the year in 2009.[1]
Professional career
editAfter graduating in 2011, he turned professional. Barnes played on the mini-tours (NGA Hooters Tour, PGA Tour Canada, and PGA Tour Latinoamérica) from 2011 to 2014, with results including a win at the Avoca Classic at Scotch Hall Preserve as well five other top-ten finishes.[1][2]
Amateur wins
edit- 2007 ASU Indian Classic
- 2008 F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate
- 2009 UK Bluegrass Invitational, Indiana Amateur,[3] Belmont vs Austin Peay Shootout
Source:[4]
Professional wins (2)
editNGA Hooters Tour wins (1)
edit- 2011 Avoca Classic
Other wins (1)
edit- 2020 Jamaica Open
Playoff record
editPGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Puerto Rico Open |  Brice Garnett
|
Lost to birdie on fourth extra hole |
Results in major championships
edit| Tournament | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |
| PGA Championship | |
| U.S. Open | CUT |
| The Open Championship |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Results in The Players Championship
edit| Tournament | 2023 |
|---|---|
| The Players Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Former Indiana Amateur Champion Barnes Wins on Hooters Tour". Indiana Golf Association. May 31, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ "Rookie Barnes Outlasts Wilson at Scotch Hall Preserve – Final Hole Birdie Propels Barnes to Breakout Victory". NGA Pro Golf Tour. May 29, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- ^ "Indiana Amateur Championship". Indiana Golf Association. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ "Erik Barnes". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
External links
edit- Erik Barnes at the PGA Tour official site
- Erik Barnes at the Official World Golf Ranking official site