Gabby Barker wins Professional Exemption for 2026 Epson Copper Rock Championship.

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Gabby Barker is a professional golfer known for her resilience, consistency, and purpose-driven

approach to the game. A standout junior and collegiate competitor, Gabby built her foundation through

years of high-level tournament play before turning professional and committing fully to the grind of tour

golf. Since turning pro, Gabby has competed across multiple professional circuits, including the Epson

Tour and various mini tours, steadily gaining experience at the highest levels of women’s golf. Her

career has been shaped by perseverance, adaptability, and a deep belief in long-term growth — both

on and off the course. In addition to her competitive career, Gabby is the first female Native American

professional golfer, a milestone she carries with pride and responsibility. She uses her platform to inspire younger athletes, advocate for representation in golf, and share the realities of pursuing a professional sports career. Through tournament play, travel, training, and storytelling, Gabby continues to build a career rooted in authenticity, hard work, and community. Her journey is not just about scores and finishes, but about showing what’s possible when commitment meets belief.

Career Achievements & Highlights

Junior & Amateur Career

l Qualified for the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship three consecutive years (2012–2014)

l Idaho Golf Association Junior State Champion (2009, 2014)

l 2013 Idaho Women’s State Champion

l Averaged a 70 stroke round during her senior year at Vallivue High School

l Won the 2014 Idaho State Championship by 26 strokes

College Career – Texas Tech University

l Joined Texas Tech women’s golf as a freshman in 2014

l Consistent top finishes throughout collegiate competition

l Big 12 Player of the Year (2016) — first in program history

l WGCA All-America Honorable Mention