Kurt Barnes

Kurt Barnes (born 25 May 1981) is an Australian professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career Barnes was born in Muswellbrook, New South Wales. He had a successful amateur career which included victories in the 2002 Australian Amateur, the 2003 Riversdale Cup, which he won with a record 22 under par total, and the 2003 New Zealand Amateur Stroke Play Championship.

Professional career In 2003, Barnes turned professional. Shortly thereafter, he joined the PGA Tour of Australasia.

In 2009, Barnes became the first Australian to win on the Omega China Tour, when he claimed victory in the Sofitel Zhongshan IGC Open. He went on to head that tour's Order of Merit that season. He then qualified for the Japan Golf Tour by finishing first at that tour's qualifying school.

Amateur wins 2002 New South Wales Medal (tied with Adam Groom), Australian Amateur 2003 Riversdale Cup, New Zealand Amateur Stroke Play Championship

Professional wins (6) Japan Golf Tour wins (1)

OneAsia Tour wins (1) 1Co-sanctioned by the Korean Tour

Von Nida Tour wins (2)

Omega China Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1) 2005 Meriton Sydney Invitational

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

Team appearances Amateur Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing New South Wales): 2002 (winners), 2003