The Indiana Amateur came down to the wire Friday, when Erik Barnes of Marion and Erich Johnston of Fort Wayne remained tied heading into 18. Barnes’ drive flew the water but landed in the fairway bunker, while Johnston found the middle of the fairway. Both players missed the green, but Barnes got his up-and-down for the title. “He played tough and It was hard to catch him at the end,” Barnes said... Read More

For three straight days Erik Barnes of Marion has held on to the lead at the Indiana Amateur Championship. His third round score of 68, and 206 total, gives him a slight one stroke advantage over Erich Johnston of Fort Wayne at 70-70-67=207 heading into Friday’s final round.   Barnes’ game was solid, and when he needed to make a great recovery shot, he was sure to impress. At the 228-yard,... Read More

First round leader Erik Barnes of Marion (67) carded a second day 71 to hold on to his lead at the Indiana Amateur at Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru. He stood alone through the morning wave of tee times, but Richard Lamb of South Bend fired a 66 to add to his 72 and share the top of the leaderboard. Both players seek their first IGA title. “The best I have finished in the State Am is tied for fourth... Read More