2022-23 Men's Golf Roster
TJ Barger
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 6-1
- Hometown:
- Bloomington, Illinois
- High School:
- Bloomington High School
HONORS & AWARDS
- Spring Academic All-Big Ten (2023)
SOPHOMORE - 2022-23
- Did not compete for the Illini.
FRESHMAN - 2021-22
- Competed in 13 rounds over five events, all as an individual competitor
- Ranked eighth on the team with a stroke average of 75.92
- Posted a season-best finish with a tie for 4th at the Milikin Country Club Classic (Oct. 3-4)
- Closed the Milikin Country Club Classic a 1-under 70, his lowest round of the season and his first collegiate round under par, and finished with a two-round total of 141 (-1) in the 36-hole event
- Recorded his low 54-hole score in his collegiate debut at the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational with a 225 (+15) including a final round of 2-over 72 to finish in a tie for 64th.
HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR
- Top ranked Illinois golfer in the AJGA rankings
- Won the IHSA 2A State Championship as a sophomore in 2018-19 and finished fourth as a junior in 2019-20.
- Recorded three top-3 AJGA finishes, including runner-up at the 2020 D.A. Points Junior Open, and third place at the 2020 Circle K Championship and the Stan Utley & Mid-America Youth Foundation Junior Championship
- Averaged a 74.0 during his high school career, including a career-low round of 65
- Named 2019 Male of the Year from the Bloomington-Normal Area Sports Commission
PERSONAL
- Full name is Thomas Joseph Barger
- Son of Steve and Stacey Barger
- Born Feb. 6, 2003 in Bloomington, Illinois
- Has a younger brother, Jacob, and a younger sister, Katie
- Father played football at Illinois Wesleyan
- Plans to major in Recreation, Sport, & Tourism
Career Statistics
| Year | Rounds | Strokes | Average | Low Round | Low 54-Hole Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 (Freshman) | 13 | 987 | 75.92 | 70 (-1) | 225 (+15) |
| 2022-23 (Sophomore) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Total | 13 | 987 | 75.92 | 70 (-1) | 225 (+15) |
Career Results
| 2021-22 (Freshman) | Tournament | Score | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 17-19 | OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational ^ | 79-74-72 = 225 (+15) | T64 | |
| Oct. 3-4 | Milikin Country Club Classic ^ | 71-70 = 141 (-1) | T4 | |
| Oct. 17-19 | Isleworth Collegiate Invitational ^ | 78-79-81 = 238 (+22) | 74 | |
| Feb. 14-15 | Mobile Bay Intercollegiate ^ | 74-81-78 = 233 (+17) | 78 | |
| March 28-29 | Butler Spring Invitational ^ | 77-73 = 150 (+10) | T51 | |
^ - Competed as an individual and did not count toward team score
Illini Men's Golf | Jackson Buchanan Senior Thank You Interview
Wednesday, June 11
Illini Men's Golf | NCAA Championship Hype Video
Thursday, May 22
Illini Men's Golf | NCAA Urbana Regional Recap
Friday, May 16
Illini Men's Golf | Ryan Voois Eagle Putt at NCAA Urbana Regional
Wednesday, May 14
