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Ricky Barnes   Player Bio  -  Career Highlights  -  2010 Schedule  -  Player News  -  What's In The Bag  -  Sponsorship                  Player Bio Residence: Phoenix, AZ Born: Stockton, CA Family: Single Birthdate: February 6, 1981 Education: University of Arizona Ricky Barnes was born in Stockton, California. He played college golf at the University of Arizona. Ricky attended Arizona from 2000 to 2003 and during that time was named the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2000, Pac-10 Co-Player of the Year in 2001, second-team All-American in 2000 and 2001 and first-team All-American in 2003. In 2002, he won the 102nd U.S. Amateur, defeating Hunter Mahan 2 & 1 in the final. Barnes and Mahan would share the 2003 Ben Hogan Award and would lead the United States to victory at the 2002 Eisenhower Trophy. In 2003, he was the low amateur at The Masters, where he finished 21st after outscoring his playing partner Tiger Woods by seven shots in the opening round. Ricky turned professional in 2003 and joined the Nationwide Tour in 2004. His best finish on tour came in the 2006 Oregon Classic where he lost to Cliff Kresge in a playoff. He finished in the 25th spot on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list which earned him his PGA Tour card for 2009. At the 2009 U.S. Open, Ricky set the 36-hole scoring record after shooting an 8-under 132 through the first two rounds in soft, rainy conditions. Early in the 3rd round, he would become only the fourth player ever to reach double digits under par. However, Ricky shot a final round 76 (+6) placing him in a tie for 2nd, two shots behind winner Lucas Glover. 
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