Class of 2028 · Men's Golf Recruit

Caden Barber

Southlake Carroll High School · Southlake, Texas

I've had to qualify against a deep 12-man varsity roster to earn every tournament start.

Caden Barber watching a tee shot. Inset: reading a putt.
75.0
Summer 2026 scoring avg
All 23 tournament rounds · Avg CR 73.4
8.03 → 0.19
JGS differential improvement · 24 months
67 (-4)
Low round · Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship
3.92 / 4.0
GPA (NCAA core)

Tournament Record

At a glance: 2 T-1 finishes, 9 top-5s, and 15 top-10s across 42 events since July 2025.

Gold = Top 5. = 6th to 10th.

Top-5 finishes

Granbury Invitational5/70
73-72 = 145 (+3)
Oct 17-18 ’25 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,002 yds · CR 70.2
73-73 = 146 (+4)
Sep 6-7 ’25 · TJGT · 6,618 yds · CR 72.3
Top-5 finishes
DateTourEventScoresYardsCRFinish/Field
Aug 15-16 '26TJGTFall Preview @ Pecan Valley74-71 = 145 (+1)6,57771.3T-4/54
Aug 3-4 '26TJGTThe Frisco Classic69-74 = 143 (-1)6,68373.2T-4/66
Jul 27-28 '26LJTLanny Wadkins Junior Championship72-67 = 139 (-3)6,65473.0T-4/84
Jul 15-16 '26TJGTThe Keller Gallop @ Sky Creek73-79 = 152 (+8)6,95374.8T-5/65
Jun 1-2 '26TJGTAbilene Classic @ Live Oak72-70 = 142 (E)6,51671.4T-1/34
Nov 25 '25TJGTTurkey Challenge71 (E)6,45172.6T-4/82
Oct 17-18 '25HS Varsity (UIL)Granbury Invitational73-72 = 145 (+3)6,00270.25/70
Sep 6-7 '25TJGTDFW Fall Kickoff73-73 = 146 (+4)6,61872.3T-4/53
Jul 21 '25AJGAQualifier - C.T. Pan Junior Championship71 (-1)7,13775.4T-1/54

Most recent events

Most recent events
DateTourEventScoresYardsCRFinish/Field
Aug 15-16 '26TJGTFall Preview @ Pecan Valley74-71 = 145 (+1)6,57771.3T-4/54
Aug 10 '26AJGAQualifier - AJGA Junior presented by NIPPON SHAFT78 (+6)6,54272.8T-12/55
Aug 3-4 '26TJGTThe Frisco Classic69-74 = 143 (-1)6,68373.2T-4/66
Jul 27-28 '26LJTLanny Wadkins Junior Championship72-67 = 139 (-3)6,65473.0T-4/84

Scoring by season

Tournament scoring by season
SeasonRoundsScoring avgAvg CRAvg yards
Fall 2025
Sep 1 to Nov 30
1575.572.46,623
Winter 2025-26
Dec 1 to Feb 28
777.674.06,881
Spring 2026
Mar 1 to May 31
1976.774.06,909
Summer 2026
Jun 1 to Aug 31
2375.073.46,786

Complete seasons only. Summer 2026 is in progress through Aug 16. CR = course rating.

Show all 42 events
77-78 = 155 (+13)
May 9-10 ’26 · TJGT · 6,977 yds · CR 76.1
6A UIL Boys StateT-40/72
77-79 = 156 (+12)
Apr 27-28 ’26 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,985 yds · CR 75.5
Boys UIL Region 1-6AT-33/95
78-74 = 152 (+8)
Apr 13-14 ’26 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,835 yds · CR 73.6
Boys UIL District 4-6A▲ 7/88
75-71 = 146 (+2)
Mar 30-31 ’26 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 7,053 yds · CR 73.7
Region 1-6A Preview▲ T-7/121
74 (+2)
Mar 6 ’26 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,835 yds · CR 73.6
Spring Cup (Boys Stroke Play)▲ T-9/50
75 (+3)
Feb 23 ’26 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 7,012 yds · CR 73.7
Mike Brent Invitational 6A State PreviewT-66/125
78-86 = 164 (+20)
Feb 20-21 ’26 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,985 yds · CR 75.5
Aggie CupT-31/87
79-74 = 153 (+9)
Jan 19-20 ’26 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,908 yds · CR 74.0
TeenSeriesWD
79 (+7)
Nov 29 ’25 · US Kids · 6,522 yds · CR 70.1
Fall CupT-21/88
77 (+6)
Nov 17 ’25 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,549 yds · CR 72.6
Jay Brewer MemorialT-30/96
75-78 = 153 (+9)
Nov 7-8 ’25 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,935 yds · CR 73.3
Granbury Invitational5/70
73-72 = 145 (+3)
Oct 17-18 ’25 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,002 yds · CR 70.2
Invitational at Cedar CreekT-15/59
78-75 = 153 (+9)
Oct 10-11 ’25 · HS Varsity (UIL) · 6,723 yds · CR 72.4
73-73 = 146 (+4)
Sep 6-7 ’25 · TJGT · 6,618 yds · CR 72.3
Complete tournament record
DateTourEventScoresYardsCRFinish/Field
Aug 15-16 '26TJGTFall Preview @ Pecan Valley74-71 = 145 (+1)6,57771.3T-4/54
Aug 10 '26AJGAQualifier - AJGA Junior presented by NIPPON SHAFT78 (+6)6,54272.8T-12/55
Aug 3-4 '26TJGTThe Frisco Classic69-74 = 143 (-1)6,68373.2T-4/66
Jul 27-28 '26LJTLanny Wadkins Junior Championship72-67 = 139 (-3)6,65473.0T-4/84
Jul 21-22 '26TJGT2025/2026 Tour Championship83-74 = 157 (+13)6,89574.1T-57/96
Jul 15-16 '26TJGTThe Keller Gallop @ Sky Creek73-79 = 152 (+8)6,95374.8T-5/65
Jul 6-7 '26AATNTPGA AAT: Good Good #WHOSNEXT Major at Hackberry Creek75-75 = 150 (+6)6,96474.2▲ T-10/50
Jul 1-2 '26TJGTThe Bridges Classic75-81 = 156 (+12)6,99375.0▲ T-7/47
Jun 30 '26US Am Q2026 US Amateur Local Qualifier at Cedar Crest GC75 (+5)6,72673.8T-51/100
Jun 24-25 '26TJGTAlamo Showdown @ TPC San Antonio84-77 = 161 (+17)6,98274.3T-18/66
Jun 18 '26TX Jr Am Q2026 Texas Junior Amateur Qualifier at Tanglewood Resort (Last Chance)78 (+6)6,99374.1T-26/49
Jun 15 '26US Jr Am Q2026 US Junior Amateur Local Qualifier at Texarkana Country Club78 (+6)6,93573.3T-40/73
Jun 4 '26TX Jr Am Q2026 Texas Junior Amateur Qualifier at Sulphur Springs Country Club72 (E)6,45771.0T-14/44
Jun 1-2 '26TJGTAbilene Classic @ Live Oak72-70 = 142 (E)6,51671.4T-1/34
May 29 '26LJTHuntington Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship at Qualifier76 (+6)6,64273.2T-36/71
May 25 '26AJGAQualifier - Ochsner Health / AJGA New Orleans Classic76 (+4)7,10473.6T-15/52
May 9-10 '26TJGTThe Tyler Rose77-78 = 155 (+13)6,97776.1T-33/72
Apr 27-28 '26HS Varsity (UIL)6A UIL Boys State77-79 = 156 (+12)6,98575.5T-40/72
Apr 20 '26US Open Q2026 US Open Local Qualifier at Wichita Falls CC81 (+10)6,88174.0T-64/79
Apr 13-14 '26HS Varsity (UIL)Boys UIL Region 1-6A78-74 = 152 (+8)6,83573.6T-33/95
Mar 30-31 '26HS Varsity (UIL)Boys UIL District 4-6A75-71 = 146 (+2)7,05373.7▲ 7/88
Mar 21-22 '26STPGASTPGA Visit Lake Charles Spring Classic75-80 = 155 (+13)6,84372.2T-16/47
Mar 17 '26AJGAQualifier - K.J. Choi Foundation Texas Junior Championship hosted by Pacificlinks Korea81 (+11)6,74573.7T-44/54
Mar 14-15 '26AATWHOSNEXT Spring Major – Hawks Creek GC75-75 = 150 (+6)6,82274.0T-13/63
Mar 6 '26HS Varsity (UIL)Region 1-6A Preview74 (+2)6,83573.6▲ T-7/121
Mar 1-2 '26TJGTTradition Spring Invitational74-81 = 155 (+11)7,02174.3T-17/66
Feb 23 '26HS Varsity (UIL)Spring Cup (Boys Stroke Play)75 (+3)7,01273.7▲ T-9/50
Feb 20-21 '26HS Varsity (UIL)Mike Brent Invitational 6A State Preview78-86 = 164 (+20)6,98575.5T-66/125
Jan 19-20 '26HS Varsity (UIL)Aggie Cup79-74 = 153 (+9)6,90874.0T-31/87
Dec 6-7 '25AATCobra Puma Golf WHOSNEXT Fall Major79-72 = 151 (+7)6,68372.6T-27/59
Nov 29 '25US KidsTeenSeries79 (+7)6,52270.1WD
Nov 25 '25TJGTTurkey Challenge71 (E)6,45172.6T-4/82
Nov 17 '25HS Varsity (UIL)Fall Cup77 (+6)6,54972.6T-21/88
Nov 7-8 '25HS Varsity (UIL)Jay Brewer Memorial75-78 = 153 (+9)6,93573.3T-30/96
Oct 25-26 '25TJGTRed River Challenge77-76 = 153 (+13)6,64373.7T-41/63
Oct 17-18 '25HS Varsity (UIL)Granbury Invitational73-72 = 145 (+3)6,00270.25/70
Oct 10-11 '25HS Varsity (UIL)Invitational at Cedar Creek78-75 = 153 (+9)6,72372.4T-15/59
Sep 20-21 '25AATWHOSNEXT Fall Major at Firewheel80-76 = 156 (+12)6,98973.7T-22/59
Sep 6-7 '25TJGTDFW Fall Kickoff73-73 = 146 (+4)6,61872.3T-4/53
Aug 4-5 '25AATGleneagles Showcase75-72 = 147 (+3)6,78673.6▲ 7/56
Jul 22-24 '25AJGAC.T. Pan Junior Championship75-81-76 = 232 (+16)7,13775.4T-43/51
Jul 21 '25AJGAQualifier - C.T. Pan Junior Championship71 (-1)7,13775.4T-1/54

UIL results are hosted behind an iWanamaker login, so those events are not linked.

Rankings and Trajectory

Junior Golf Scoreboard, Class of 2028
Top 14%
of the 2,990-player JGS Class of 2028
JGS scoring differential: 8.03 to 0.19 over 24 months 48Aug '24Feb '25Aug '25Feb '26Aug '26 Aug '24: 8.03Sep '24: 7.26Oct '24: 6.36Nov '24: 5.59Dec '24: 4.80Jan '25: 4.62Feb '25: 4.62Mar '25: 4.46Apr '25: 4.12May '25: 3.72Jun '25: 3.57Jul '25: 3.48Aug '25: 3.23Sep '25: 2.73Oct '25: 2.90Nov '25: 2.82Dec '25: 2.73Jan '26: 2.61Feb '26: 2.61Mar '26: 2.51Apr '26: 2.09May '26: 1.85Jun '26: 1.47Jul '26: 1.228.03Aug '26: 0.190.19 JGS scoring differential8.03 to 0.19 over 24 months 48Aug '24Aug '25Aug '26 Aug '24: 8.03Sep '24: 7.26Oct '24: 6.36Nov '24: 5.59Dec '24: 4.80Jan '25: 4.62Feb '25: 4.62Mar '25: 4.46Apr '25: 4.12May '25: 3.72Jun '25: 3.57Jul '25: 3.48Aug '25: 3.23Sep '25: 2.73Oct '25: 2.90Nov '25: 2.82Dec '25: 2.73Jan '26: 2.61Feb '26: 2.61Mar '26: 2.51Apr '26: 2.09May '26: 1.85Jun '26: 1.47Jul '26: 1.228.03Aug '26: 0.190.19

JGS National Rank: #1,267 Overall / #418 Class of 2028. Texas State Rank: #138 Overall / #52 Class of 2028. Source: Junior Golf Scoreboard trend report, August 18, 2026.

Video

Swing video

Driver, irons, wedges, greenside chips, bunker shots and putting. Filmed January 2026. Open on YouTube ↗

Strokes Gained

The strokes gained data below is tracked shot by shot in DECADE Golf against its Top 25 Men's College benchmark.

Summer 2026 (21 rounds): total gap to the Top 25 college benchmark 0.73 strokes per round tighter than Spring 2026 (14 rounds). Focus areas: approach and putting.

Career-to-date profile

All 69 competitive rounds tracked in DECADE, Jun 10 '25 to Aug 10 '26.

Career-to-date profile
Career tracked scoring average76.0
Avg tournament setup6,814 yds, CR 73.5
Birdies per round1.9
Greens in regulation56% (693 of 1242)
Fairways57% (544 of 948)
Scrambling45% (248 of 549)
Three-putt rate5.5% of holes (68 of 1242)
Driver clubhead speed108 mph
Spring versus Summer strokes gained
CategorySpring 2026
14 tracked rounds
Summer 2026
21 tracked rounds
Change
Off the Tee-1.67-1.33▲ +0.33
Approach-2.22-1.64▲ +0.58
Around the Green+0.72-0.01▼ -0.73
Putting-1.91-1.37▲ +0.54
Recovery-+0.00new
Total-5.08-4.35▲ +0.73

Spring 2026 = Mar 1 to May 31. Summer 2026 = Jun 1 to Aug 31. Change is Summer minus Spring, so a positive number means the gap narrowed. These are the DECADE-tracked subset of the tournament record above. Recovery is shown from when DECADE began scoring it separately (1 of 21 rounds here), so it has no earlier window to compare against.

Recent rounds, strokes gained by category

Aug 3-4 '26 · TJGT · The Golf club at Frisco Lakes
R1 69 (-3)
SG +2.24
OTT+0.71
APP-2.18
ARG+2.80
PUTT+0.91
REC-
R2 74 (+2)
SG -2.93
OTT+0.75
APP-0.94
ARG+0.38
PUTT-3.12
REC-
Jul 27-28 '26 · LJT · Golf Club at Texas A&M
R1 72 (+1)
SG -1.24
OTT-1.77
APP-0.37
ARG+1.62
PUTT-0.72
REC-
R2 67 (-4)
SG +3.74
OTT-0.38
APP+1.65
ARG+1.38
PUTT+1.09
REC-
Recent tracked rounds and strokes gained
DateTourEventScoreOTTAPPARGPUTTRECSG total
Aug 10 '26AJGAQualifier - AJGA Junior presented by NIPPON SHAFT78 (+6)-1.24-4.48-1.77-0.47+0.00-7.96
Aug 3-4 '26TJGTThe Frisco ClassicR1 69 (-3)+0.71-2.18+2.80+0.91-+2.24
R2 74 (+2)+0.75-0.94+0.38-3.12--2.93
Jul 27-28 '26LJTLanny Wadkins Junior ChampionshipR1 72 (+1)-1.77-0.37+1.62-0.72--1.24
R2 67 (-4)-0.38+1.65+1.38+1.09-+3.74
Show 6 earlier tracked rounds
Jul 21-22 '26 · TJGT · Horseshoe Bay Resort (Apple Rock)
R1 83 (+11)
SG -12.08
OTT-4.05
APP-5.24
ARG-0.49
PUTT-2.30
REC-
R2 74 (+2)
SG -2.66
OTT-1.92
APP+1.40
ARG-0.04
PUTT-2.10
REC-
Jul 15-16 '26 · TJGT · Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club
R1 73 (+1)
SG -1.40
OTT+0.04
APP-1.93
ARG-1.21
PUTT+1.70
REC-
R2 79 (+7)
SG -7.86
OTT+0.16
APP-3.37
ARG-1.21
PUTT-3.44
REC-
Earlier tracked rounds and strokes gained
DateTourEventScoreOTTAPPARGPUTTRECSG total
Jul 21-22 '26TJGT2025/2026 Tour ChampionshipR1 83 (+11)-4.05-5.24-0.49-2.30--12.08
R2 74 (+2)-1.92+1.40-0.04-2.10--2.66
Jul 15-16 '26TJGTThe Keller Gallop @ Sky CreekR1 73 (+1)+0.04-1.93-1.21+1.70--1.40
R2 79 (+7)+0.16-3.37-1.21-3.44--7.86
Jul 6-7 '26AATNTPGA AAT: Good Good #WHOSNEXT Major at Hackberry CreekR1 75 (+3)-3.86-0.50+0.70-0.58--4.24
R2 75 (+3)-1.44+1.08+0.03-3.62--3.95

Highlights & Honors

Low competitive round
67 (-4)
Lanny Wadkins Junior Championship, R2 (Texas A&M Golf Course), Jul 28 '26
Most birdies, one round
5
Gleneagles Showcase, R2 (Gleneagles Country Club (Kings)), Aug 5 '25
Best approach round (SG)
+2.93
6A UIL Boys State, R2 (White Bluff Resort), Apr 28 '26
Best putting round (SG)
+3.21
Qualifier - C.T. Pan Junior Championship (Golfcrest Country Club), Jul 21 '25
Playoff runner-up
T-1 of 34 in regulation (72-70 = 142; final round 70, -1), TJGT Abilene Classic, June 2026
Co-medalist, earned AJGA Open entry
T-1 and 1st-place qualifier (71, -1), AJGA C.T. Pan Junior Championship Qualifier, July 2025
Team Texas selection
Selected to TJGT's 32-player boys roster, Red River Challenge vs. Team Oklahoma (OJGT), 2025
2nd Team All-District 4-6A
March 2026, top 10 finish at the District Tournament
Academic All-District, two time
2024-25 and 2025-26, Southlake Carroll Golf

Upcoming Schedule

Upcoming schedule
DateEventCourse
Aug 29-30TJGT DFW Fall KickoffLake Arlington Golf, Arlington, TX
Sep 12-13LJT 2026 North Texas ClassicCedar Crest Golf Course, Dallas, TX
Sep 26-27LJT 2026 Fall ChallengeQuicksand Golf Course, San Angelo, TX
Oct 3-4AAT Good Good WHO'S NEXT Major at Cross TimbersCross Timbers Golf Course, Azle, TX
Dec 5-6AAT Good Good WHO'S NEXT Major at FirewheelLakes Course at Firewheel, Garland, TX

Coaches are welcome at any event. The schedule updates as entries and acceptances are confirmed. Live scoring links are posted as each tour publishes them.

Player and Contact Information

What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a college golf program where I can compete every day, earn my spot, and pursue a strong Finance education. I'm used to competing for my place in the lineup. I want to bring that same mindset to college, contribute to the team, and help push my teammates to get better.

Player info
Player information
Home clubTimarron Country Club
ToursAJGA, LJT, TJGT, AAT
Academics
Academic information
NCAA Core GPA3.92 / 4.0
School GPA96.77 / 100
Intended majorFinance

Completed AP and Advanced coursework: AP European History, Advanced English II, Advanced Biology, Advanced World Geography.
In progress (11th): AP Precalculus, AP Physics 1.
Carroll Business Academy (accepted Apr 2024): selective 4-year business and entrepreneurship program. Courses: Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance (9th), Entrepreneurship I (10th), Entrepreneurship II Honors (11th, in progress).

Contact and references

Player
Caden Barber
Instagram: @cbarber2028
Full resume and transcript available on request.
Swing Coach · Crown Golf Academy
Joey Wuertemberger
Former Head Coach, Southlake Carroll HS, 2024 to 2026
Paige Martin
Course Management / Decision-Making · courseofactiongolf.com
Chris Petefish
Strength & Conditioning · TrainPMT
Garrett Hale
Family
Mike Barber (father)
Family
Rebecca Barber (mother)