Erik Barnes
American professional golfer (born 1987)
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Erik Barnes (born October 22, 1987) is an American professional golfer.
United States| 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 | Parrish, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | Ashleigh |
| Children | 3 |
| Career | |
| College | Austin Peay State University |
| Turned professional | 2011 |
| Former tours | PGA Tour 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 and amateur career
Barnes was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was raised in Marion, Indiana, where he attended Marion High School. He played college golf at Austin Peay State University located in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was named Ohio Valley Athletic Conference freshmen of the year in 2007 and player of the year in 2009.[1] In 2011, he graduated.
Professional career
In 2011, Barnes turned professional. For the next three years, he played on mini-tours like NGA Hooters Tour, PGA Tour Canada, and PGA Tour Latinoamérica. He won the Avoca Classic at Scotch Hall Preserve and recorded five other top-ten finishes.[1][2]
Amateur wins
Professional wins (2)
NGA Hooters Tour wins (1)
- 2011 Avoca Classic
Other wins (1)
- 2020 Jamaica Open
Playoff record
PGA 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
| Tournament | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |
| PGA Championship | |
| U.S. Open | CUT |
| The Open Championship |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Results in The Players Championship
| Tournament | 2023 |
|---|---|
| The Players Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut