Erik Barnes
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) |
| Nationality |  |
| Residence | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Austin Peay State University |
| Turned professional | 2011 |
| Current tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Canada PGA Tour Latinoamérica NGA Pro Golf Tour |
| Professional wins | 1 |
Early life, education, and college career
Barnes 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
After 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
- 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 (1)
NGA Hooters Tour (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21, 2011 | Avoca Classic | −12 (276) | 1 stroke | Chris Wilson |
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References
- "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
- Erik Barnes at the PGA Tour official site
- Erik Barnes at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
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