By Matt Browning

Hutchinson Trinity’s Lincoln Barnes, fresh off a tied for 17th finish last season at the 2A Tournament, had some special help this offseason.

“This offseason I have been working with an All-American from Southwestern named Seth Bryan,” Barnes said. “He has helped me develop a good understanding of what I need to focus on when I am over the ball.”

From the moment the season ended, Barnes has had a specific focus on his game.

“Since the second day of state I have been working on getting more dialed in on my iron distance control so I can hit more greens in regulation,” Barnes said. “I have been working with Billy Bolin from Prairie Dunes CC on that and I have noticed a drastic improvement.”

Tying for 17th was a good start for Barnes, but he is seeking an even better finish at state this season. He was also the Heart of America champion and took third at regionals.

“A goal I have for myself is to place in the top five at state and win the regional golf tournament, as a team our goal is to place in state and also win regionals,” Barnes said.

Playing competitively in high school is not where Barnes wants his golf career to stop.

“My future plans are to play golf at the next level and to eventually enter into a professional golf management program,” Barnes said.