Evan Barbin

Class:
Senior
Height:
6-2
Weight:
175
Hometown:
Elkton, Md.

2023-24 (So.):

Season stroke average: 74.10
Fall stroke average: 75.67
Spring stroke average: 73.43
Played two of 10 rounds at par or better (20.0 percent)
75.0 percent of his rounds were counting scores for the team
Finished the season with 29 birdies and one eagle
His best finish was a tie for 37^th place at the Sea Best Invitational where he posted a 10-over par 220 (75-72-73)

2022-23 (Fr.):

Season stroke average: 75.35
Fall stroke average: 73.83
Spring stroke average: 76.00
Played five of his 20 rounds at par or better (25.0 percent)
Competed in seven events as an individual
Recorded a pair of under-par round and finished tied for 42^nd place with an even-par 216 (71-70-75) at the VCU Shootout
Tied for 25^th place at the Wildcat Fall Invitational with a 17-over par 227 (75-78-74)
Tied for 19^th place at the Bash at the Beach with a 2-over par 215 (70-71-74)
Tied for 21^st place at the Cutter Creek Intercollegiate with a 7-over par 223 (75-76-72)

Prep/Amateur:

Graduated from Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, Del.
Three-time Distinguished Honors recipient
Led his team in scoring as a freshman
Helped Red Lion Christian Academy claim a state title as a junior
Posted the lowest scoring average in school history as a senior
State championship runner-up as a senior
Also played varsity basketball as a senior

Personal:

Birthday is on September 24
Son of Allison and Andrew Barbin
Father, Andrew, played college golf at Lynchburg College where he is a member of the Hall of Fame and he has competed professionally
Older brother, Andrew, played college golf at Eastern University
Older brother Zach Barbin was a five-year member of Liberty’s men’s golf roster (2018-22)
Older brother Austin Barbin was a three-year member of Liberty’s men’s golf roster (2022-24)
Interdisciplinary Studies major

Getting to Know Evan Barbin:

What’s the best course you’ve played at?
- Best course Chesapeake Bay Golf Club
If you could have any celebrity caddy for a day, who would it be and why?
- Will Ferrel, I just think it’ll be really funny
If you could only choose one song to listen to for the rest of your life what would it be?
- The Color Violet by Tory Lanes
Who is your golf inspiration?
- My Pops is my inspiration
Interesting Fact:
- I’ve done the blazin’ wing challenge

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
It’s a Christian school with elite facilities and academics.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I listen to music and eat a balanced meal.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My dad is a great role model and a great father. He is an amazing golfer and teacher of the game.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning my state amateur title and going to three USGA championships.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My brothers Andrew and Austin played golf at Liberty, and my brother Zach played golf at Eastern University.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Lobster

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages or Instagram

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing and swimming

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Tiger Woods

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
New Zealand