Oakley :: Ricky Barnes

Ricky Barnes was born to be an athlete, with a father who played in the NFL, the competitive fire and ability were breed into him at an early age growing up in Stockton, CA. Golf became Ricky’s primary sport when he attended the University of Arizona from 2000 to 2003, where we won several awards including Pac-10 Player of the Year and first-team All-American honors. In 2002 he won the much famed U.S. Amateur Championships over Hunter Mahan 2 & 1 in the final, earning them shared honors of the 2003 Ben Hogan Award. In 2009 Barnes had a break out performance at the US Open with a record setting 36-hole start of 8-under through the first two rounds. Ricky would end up tied for second place, but definitely put a solid stamp on the PGA Tour for Oakley and himself.

"I am a very busy guy who likes to have a lot of fun whether I am in Vegas with the boys or at the O party during the Phoenix Open! I think I am so busy cause the ADHD kicks in, and I hate sitting around waiting for something. I believe I need to make it happen in order to succeed. The best time for me though is having an off week from the Tour and either playing golf with family or friends cause my time with the both of them is very limited. If not that, then going to any sporting event and watching other athletes compete. Love live sports, concerts and the rush of winning a golf tournament!"

- Ricky Barnes

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Date of Birth

February 6, 1981

Hometown

Stockton, CA

Other Sponsors

Wilson

Other Hobbies

Concerts, Ping Pong, Pool and watching ESPN

Favorite Spot

Career Highlights

2012 - AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am - 3rd - 2011 - Honda Classic - 4th - 2011 - The Heritage - T4 - 2010 - Masters - T10 - 2009 -Runner-up at US Open: Bethpage Black - Four-time All American at University of Arizona

Palm Beach Party: Oakley Star Golfers Tee Up For PGA’s Honda Classic, Rory McIlroy In Pouncing Position for World No. 1

Andrew De Lara — February 29, 2012 10:21

Luke Donald should be quaking in his boots.

The World’s No. 1 ranked golfer is heading into this week’s PGA’s Honda Classic with Oakley’s Superstar, Rory McIlroy, hot on his tail – and in a position to pounce and overtake the top spot.

Coming off a solid, yet somewhat disappointing final at the Accenture Match Play Championship this last weekend (where he fell to Hunter Mahan), Rory is charging into West Palm Beach with a fury. A triumph at the Honda would power him to ‘best on the planet’ status, at long last.

But as always, the ever-elusive position will be far from a walk in the park to attain. Not only would the UK’s Lee Westwood have to not finish in the top two (with O’s Northern Ireland prodigy winning)…Rory and the entire field have an even bigger obstacle to worry about.

The Bear Trap.

US Open: Oakley Superstar Golfers Poised to Charge for Glory in Maryland

Andrew de Lara — May 27, 2011 14:33

Oakley Golf is more than a rising tide.

Our power-packed team of bold competitors is set to inflict some serious damage to the field at the 111th US Open at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland – June 16-19. Facing a collection of more than 100 of the country’s most talented golfers, the O crew, lead by our young superstar and current World No. 6 ranked Rory McIlroy, will vie for the title amidst the challenging 7,250 yard, Par 70 course.

As Top 30 players on the PGA and European Tour Money Lists in 2010, Rory and fellow Oakley hotshot Ian Poulter automatically qualify for the event, while O’s talented Ricky Barnes will look to make his way into the field in the coming weeks.

Back on Track: Ricky Barnes Grabs a Solid Fourth Finish at Challenging Honda Classic in New Fast Jacket Eyewear

Andrew De Lara — March 09, 2011 19:33

Ricky’s back on track.

Windy conditions and the typically treacherous PGA National in West Palm Beach, Florida made life difficult for all of the sport’s top Global stars this past week at the Honda Classic. But Oakley’s Ricky Barnes, powering his way through some back issues that sidelined him on a few occasions as of late, finished a solid fourth – throwing him right back on track. The strong 276 point finish earned him 135.00 points in the FedEx Cup Standings.

His quest for his first tour victory continues to power on. And while he does it, he’ll be rockin’ Oakley’s killer new Fast Jacket™ eyewear to give him that extra edge.

Inaugural Oakley Skull Cup Kick-Off Dinner Party

Matt Murray — February 02, 2011 11:10

Oakley once again does it right with the first ever Skull Cup, which is a culmination of the brand’s Pro/Am golf tournament series. Skull Cup is a “Ryder Cup” style event that pits the winners’ from each Pro/Am around the US in 2010 and pits them in an East vs. West team competition.

The TPC Scottsdale’s 16th Hole Is Calling…

Matt Murray — January 20, 2011 21:28

The shear madness of the Waste Management Phoenix Open is upon us. Average attendance has been in the 200,000 plus range each Saturday of this PGA Tournament, making it an ideal place for Oakley to activate around our growing golf line.

Just One Month Away From PGA Tour Madness

Matt Murray — January 04, 2011 23:05

Can you believe it? In just one month from today there will be mayhem in the air at TPC Scottsdale, not your typical place to expect a party, but trust at Oakley, it is!

2010 Oakley Pro/Am - Nor Cal Shootout

Matt Murray — November 24, 2010 10:32

On a cool autumn Monday morning at the Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton, the second to last Oakley Pro/Am tournament of 2010 kicked off in style. The registration area had been moved into the clubhouse area with a whole new branded set-up. Upon check in all players were given Oakley Pro/Am “Nor Cal Shootout” t-shirts, New Era “Oakley Pro/Am” hats and a pair of brand new Oakley Superdrive golf shoes.

Ricky Barnes Coming In Hot To The 110th US Open

Matt Murray — June 07, 2010 17:26

Ricky Barnes is catching fire at just the right time, first with a tie for seventh place over Memorial Day weekend at the Colonial, and now a tie for third place at Jack Nickalus’ tournament The Memorial in Ohio on Sunday.

Oakley’s Top PGA Players Prepare for The US Open at Pebble Beach

Matt Murray — May 24, 2010 15:26

Pebble Beach is considered by many to be one of the tougher courses in the US, especially under US Open regulations. The last time the US Open was at Pebble Beach it was ten years ago and Tiger Woods absolutely destroyed the field with the best finish in US Open history.

Ricky Barnes Checks In With Oakley On The Forthcoming 2010 US Open Championship

Matt Murray — May 21, 2010 08:23

Oakley caught up with our top head-to-toe PGA player Ricky Barnes recently, and one thing is for certain, Ricky Barnes is a special breed. Having grown up in Northern California it seems almost ironic that after coming so close at last year’s US Open he might just see redemption on a course so close to where he grew up.

Crown Jewel of Oakley Pro/Am Series Goes Off

Matt Murray — November 25, 2009 20:06

Settled along the Northern California coastline is a gorgeous resort called, the Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay, and for the last five years it has been home to the Oakley NorCal Shootout Pro/Am stop. And this year like all the ones prior was nothing short of top notch, but this time it would go down as the best one ever!

Biggest Week of Oakley Golf Ever

Matt Murray — June 22, 2009 16:48

Oakley golf had its single biggest showing ever at a Grand Slam tournament on the PGA Tour at the 109th US Open.

Oakley’s Ricky Barnes Finishes Runner-up at 2009 US Open

Matt Murray — June 22, 2009 16:06

In quite possibly one of the longest and most dramatic US Open’s in the history of the tournament, Monday’s final round of play brought the 109th addition to a close under extremely challenging conditions. Winds were swirling, greens were faster and slower at the same time, the tall rough wrecked havoc and the pressure of the playing Bethpage Black came to a head for the remaining field.

Ricky Barnes Sets 36 Hole US Open Record

Matt Murray — June 20, 2009 12:11

Oakley’s head-to-toe golfer since 2002, Ricky Barnes set the new 36 hole scoring record at the 109th US Open with a 132, putting him at the top of the leader board through round two with a -8.

US Open at Bethpage Black 2009 Kicks Off

Matt Murray — June 18, 2009 01:12

The US Open is back at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York once again. Bethpage Black is only the third public course to have the honor of hosting the US Open tournament. 2002 was the first time Bethpage Black hosted the US Open and it provided a very tough course, an even tougher New York crowd and amazing golf.