Mike Barge Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open

Tom Lehman isn’t the only Minnesotan that will be in the field at the 2009 U.S. Senior Open.  Hazeltine Director of Instruction Mike Barge will also contend for the national title at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana.  Barge, shot a 66 at Bunker Hills last week to earn medalist honors.  He and Edina resident John Harris are qualifiers.

 

Barge is no stranger to national professional competition.  He made the PGA Senior Championship field in 2006 and in 2008.  In Minnesota, Mr. Barge has has been recognized for his play and on the lesson tee. He was the 1986 MN PGA Player of the Year, 1989  & 1991 MN PGA Teacher of the Year and 2005 & 2007 MN Senior Player of the Year, Minnesota PF Stroke Play Champion, 2-time MN PGA Match Play Champion, 2006 Minnesota State Open Champion, 2005 Minnesota State Senior Open Champion.

 

Best of luck to Mike at the U.S. Senior Open which begins July 27 and runs through August 2nd.