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Ricky Barnes:Ricky Barnes Girlfriend
June 21, 2009 by Garrett .M.
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Ricky Barnes:Ricky Barnes Girlfriend – Richard Barnes aka Ricky Barnes is doing wonders at the US Open golf at Bethpage Black.The Californian professional golfer has a lot people wondering who is his girlfriend,and they will have to wonder a bit longer for Barnes is a very mysterious man.Despite the rain Ricky’s name is atop the leaderboard,and entered history books as he set the 36-hole scoring record after shooting an 8-under 132 through the first two rounds, in the pouring rain.
That’s the latest update on Ricky Barnes:Ricky Barnes Girlfriend.
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GOLF: 18 HOLES WITH -- Ricky Barnes; Just Another Student, With Masters Experience
By MICHAEL ARKUSH
Published: Monday, May 5, 2
Ricky Barnes was making the turn at the Omni Tucson National Resort and Spa recently when he heard about it again.
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''Great playing,'' the stranger said, referring to the performance Barnes put on while competing as an amateur at the Masters last month. ''It was fun to watch.''
The 22-year-old Barnes, a senior at the University of Arizona, accepted the kind words and headed to the next hole. There were no signs of an ego out of control. Unlike his booming drives, Barnes has come down to earth in a hurry.
''I think school does that to you,'' said Barnes, who finished 21st at the Masters and was the low amateur. ''I got back Monday from the Masters. Tuesday, I had to go to class. I turned in a paper. You're not in front of the camera anymore.''
If the Masters is any indication, there will be many more close-ups for Barnes, who outdueled Tiger Woods in the first two rounds. But, for now, Barnes is no different from many college students who are on the eve of graduation, savoring what's left of a world they will never occupy again.
''I've definitely had a good tenure here,'' he said. ''Like they say, the best times of your life.''
On this recent afternoon, after a round of 18 holes, he joined a few of his teammates for nine more. That night, he got together with a group of friends for a bite and a beer.
''Everyone is going to move on, you know, do their own thing,'' said Barnes, the reigning United States Amateur champion. ''It's life.''
As one pure shot follows the next, it becomes easy to forget that Barnes, on his way to a bogeyless four-under-par 69, is still in college.
It becomes easy to remember, however, as the subject changes. To girls, for instance.
''Just taking it easy, playing the field type of thing,'' said Barnes, who had a steady girlfriend about a year ago. ''I'd love to meet a gal who would sweep me off my feet. I'm only human, you know.''
There are parts of the college experience that Barnes will probably not miss. He was asked about his grade point average.
''You don't want to know,'' he said. ''It's not very good. I think, for all my college years, I'm at 2.2. Every semester I've gotten a 2.0 or higher. If I needed to cram and get a B on a test, I did. Golf is the sport where you miss the most classes. When you go to a golf tournament, you miss three days.''
Barnes has passed many other tests. A portly high school freshman in Stockton, Calif., he cut down on burgers and went to the gym. He lost 60 pounds.
''I mean I was big,'' said the 6-foot-3, 200-pound Barnes, who works out five or six days a week. ''Me and Craig Stadler were twins. I was probably the biggest guy on my offensive line my freshman year.''
Barnes, whose father, Bruce, was a punter for the New England Patriots, gave up football after his sophomore season. His future was in golf. You don't need to have a 4.0 G.P.A. to figure that one out.
His tee shot on the par-5 No. 8 traveled about 330 yards, leaving him 190 yards short of the green. ''That was a pretty good drive,'' he said.
He chose a 7-iron for his approach. The ball finished in the bunker, but Barnes got up and down for his first birdie after seven pars at Omni Tucson National, which is host to the PGA Tour's Chrysler Classic of Tucson. He had been having trouble getting comfortable with the speed of the recently aerated greens.
''I broke the streak,'' said Barnes, who would miss only two greens.
Barnes was asked about his potential. It beats talking about his G.P.A.
''I definitely have the ability to be very good,'' he said, before hitting a perfect 4-iron on No. 9.
Very good, indeed.
Barnes, the Pacific-10 Conference Golfer of the Year, certainly has a plan. In mid-June, he will compete in the United States Open, paired again with Woods in the first two rounds. He will also play in the Scottish Open and the British Open.
Barnes will then turn pro and ask for sponsor exemptions, hoping to earn enough money for his 2004 Tour card. If he comes up short, he will try to make it through Qualifying School in the fall.
''You have to achieve little goals to reach the ultimate goal,'' he said.
The Masters was one of his biggest achievements so far. Though disappointed with his third- and fourth-round struggles (he shot a three-over 75 and a one-over 73), which kept him from qualifying for next year's tournament, Barnes did what he set out to do.
''I wanted to go there and play four rounds for free,'' he said.
He left Augusta with more than just memories.
''I got a hat and a shirt,'' Barnes said, and a robe from the Crow's Nest, where most of the amateurs stay at Augusta.
He was also quite excited to be part of the final ceremony in Butler Cabin, where he was presented with the silver cup for finishing as the low amateur.
''It was cool, all staged up, with Tiger's seat, Weir's seat, and my seat,'' he said. ''That shouldn't be in the same sentence.''
So, how was it playing with Woods?
''It didn't awe me or shock me as much, just because I had seen him hit balls on the range,'' Barnes said. ''I kind of knew what I was walking into. He was very supportive of me. I look forward to playing with him in the U.S. Open.''
After the round, Barnes retreated into the clubhouse for a tuna sandwich. He watched a little pool on television, marveling at their trick shots, then went to join his teammates on the first tee.
Photo: Ricky Barnes, a 22-year-old senior at the University of Arizona, finished 21st at the Masters last month and had the lowest score by an amateur. (Jeff Topping for The New York Times)
June 21, 2009 by Garrett .M.
Filed under Sports
Ricky Barnes:Ricky Barnes Girlfriend – Richard Barnes aka Ricky Barnes is doing wonders at the US Open golf at Bethpage Black.The Californian professional golfer has a lot people wondering who is his girlfriend,and they will have to wonder a bit longer for Barnes is a very mysterious man.Despite the rain Ricky’s name is atop the leaderboard,and entered history books as he set the 36-hole scoring record after shooting an 8-under 132 through the first two rounds, in the pouring rain.
That’s the latest update on Ricky Barnes:Ricky Barnes Girlfriend.
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GOLF: 18 HOLES WITH -- Ricky Barnes; Just Another Student, With Masters Experience
By MICHAEL ARKUSH
Published: Monday, May 5, 2
Ricky Barnes was making the turn at the Omni Tucson National Resort and Spa recently when he heard about it again.
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''Great playing,'' the stranger said, referring to the performance Barnes put on while competing as an amateur at the Masters last month. ''It was fun to watch.''
The 22-year-old Barnes, a senior at the University of Arizona, accepted the kind words and headed to the next hole. There were no signs of an ego out of control. Unlike his booming drives, Barnes has come down to earth in a hurry.
''I think school does that to you,'' said Barnes, who finished 21st at the Masters and was the low amateur. ''I got back Monday from the Masters. Tuesday, I had to go to class. I turned in a paper. You're not in front of the camera anymore.''
If the Masters is any indication, there will be many more close-ups for Barnes, who outdueled Tiger Woods in the first two rounds. But, for now, Barnes is no different from many college students who are on the eve of graduation, savoring what's left of a world they will never occupy again.
''I've definitely had a good tenure here,'' he said. ''Like they say, the best times of your life.''
On this recent afternoon, after a round of 18 holes, he joined a few of his teammates for nine more. That night, he got together with a group of friends for a bite and a beer.
''Everyone is going to move on, you know, do their own thing,'' said Barnes, the reigning United States Amateur champion. ''It's life.''
As one pure shot follows the next, it becomes easy to forget that Barnes, on his way to a bogeyless four-under-par 69, is still in college.
It becomes easy to remember, however, as the subject changes. To girls, for instance.
''Just taking it easy, playing the field type of thing,'' said Barnes, who had a steady girlfriend about a year ago. ''I'd love to meet a gal who would sweep me off my feet. I'm only human, you know.''
There are parts of the college experience that Barnes will probably not miss. He was asked about his grade point average.
''You don't want to know,'' he said. ''It's not very good. I think, for all my college years, I'm at 2.2. Every semester I've gotten a 2.0 or higher. If I needed to cram and get a B on a test, I did. Golf is the sport where you miss the most classes. When you go to a golf tournament, you miss three days.''
Barnes has passed many other tests. A portly high school freshman in Stockton, Calif., he cut down on burgers and went to the gym. He lost 60 pounds.
''I mean I was big,'' said the 6-foot-3, 200-pound Barnes, who works out five or six days a week. ''Me and Craig Stadler were twins. I was probably the biggest guy on my offensive line my freshman year.''
Barnes, whose father, Bruce, was a punter for the New England Patriots, gave up football after his sophomore season. His future was in golf. You don't need to have a 4.0 G.P.A. to figure that one out.
His tee shot on the par-5 No. 8 traveled about 330 yards, leaving him 190 yards short of the green. ''That was a pretty good drive,'' he said.
He chose a 7-iron for his approach. The ball finished in the bunker, but Barnes got up and down for his first birdie after seven pars at Omni Tucson National, which is host to the PGA Tour's Chrysler Classic of Tucson. He had been having trouble getting comfortable with the speed of the recently aerated greens.
''I broke the streak,'' said Barnes, who would miss only two greens.
Barnes was asked about his potential. It beats talking about his G.P.A.
''I definitely have the ability to be very good,'' he said, before hitting a perfect 4-iron on No. 9.
Very good, indeed.
Barnes, the Pacific-10 Conference Golfer of the Year, certainly has a plan. In mid-June, he will compete in the United States Open, paired again with Woods in the first two rounds. He will also play in the Scottish Open and the British Open.
Barnes will then turn pro and ask for sponsor exemptions, hoping to earn enough money for his 2004 Tour card. If he comes up short, he will try to make it through Qualifying School in the fall.
''You have to achieve little goals to reach the ultimate goal,'' he said.
The Masters was one of his biggest achievements so far. Though disappointed with his third- and fourth-round struggles (he shot a three-over 75 and a one-over 73), which kept him from qualifying for next year's tournament, Barnes did what he set out to do.
''I wanted to go there and play four rounds for free,'' he said.
He left Augusta with more than just memories.
''I got a hat and a shirt,'' Barnes said, and a robe from the Crow's Nest, where most of the amateurs stay at Augusta.
He was also quite excited to be part of the final ceremony in Butler Cabin, where he was presented with the silver cup for finishing as the low amateur.
''It was cool, all staged up, with Tiger's seat, Weir's seat, and my seat,'' he said. ''That shouldn't be in the same sentence.''
So, how was it playing with Woods?
''It didn't awe me or shock me as much, just because I had seen him hit balls on the range,'' Barnes said. ''I kind of knew what I was walking into. He was very supportive of me. I look forward to playing with him in the U.S. Open.''
After the round, Barnes retreated into the clubhouse for a tuna sandwich. He watched a little pool on television, marveling at their trick shots, then went to join his teammates on the first tee.
Photo: Ricky Barnes, a 22-year-old senior at the University of Arizona, finished 21st at the Masters last month and had the lowest score by an amateur. (Jeff Topping for The New York Times)