Tyler Barker
Tyler Barker
Height: 5-7
Weight: 145
Year: Junior
Hometown: Evans, Ga.
High School: Greenbrier
Team: Golf

2015-16 (Freshman): Named Peach Belt Conference co-Freshman of the year. Named Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Scholar.

Played in 9 events as a freshman… posted a two-round 144 to tie for 13th at the Full Moon BBQ Invitational… tied for 61st at the AFLAC/Cougar Invitational with a three-round 223… shot a 218 to tie for 30th at the North Georgia Fall Invitational… shot a season low 69 in round one at the McDonough Cup to finish tied for 46th with an overall 219… won the Newberry College Invitational with rounds of 76-71-69… tied for 70th at the South/Southeast Region Preview with a 244… posted a 226 to tie for 60th at the Southeastern Collegiate… shot a 231 at the Bobcat Invitational to tie for 55th… finished his freshman season posting a 232 at the Hurricane Invitational to tie for 16th.

High School Awards: No. 1 player (Sophmore and Junior year), State Champions Junior year. All-Region, All-State, Team MVP, Honor Roll

Personal: A business major and accounting minor … born November 3, 1996 ... Son of Kevin and Hope... Brother of Lindsey.

Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings Series

Favorite TV Show: Alaskan Bush People

Favorite Music Artist: Kid Cudi

Favorite Athlete: Rory McIlroy

Favorite Free Time Activity: ping pong

Favorite Sport To Play (besides your own): basketball

Pre-Game Routine/Ritual: Check social media.

Biggest Sports Moment: Making a birdie on the last hole to force a playoff for my team at the State Championships my junior year and we won.

Motto You Live By: No Ragrets.

Why Did You Choose GSW?: To play golf and it fit my major.