CGN Player Highlight and Interview Recap: Barnes Blake’s Climb at Georgetown
Georgetown junior Barnes Blake has stacked wins and close calls across a strong stretch, pairing academic rigor with a rising competitive profile. He won the 41st Georgetown Intercollegiate at plus one over 36 holes to lead the Hoyas to a team title, was named BIG EAST Men’s Golfer of the Week, captured the 2025 New Jersey Amateur, qualified for the 125th U S Amateur, and added runner up finishes at The Goat Invitational and the Hamptons Intercollegiate.
Recent Highlights
Winner of the 41st Georgetown Intercollegiate at plus one over 36 holes
BIG EAST Men’s Golfer of the Week
2025 New Jersey Amateur champion
Qualified for and competed in the 125th U S Amateur
Runner up at The Goat Invitational at three under
Runner up at the Hamptons Intercollegiate at three under
Collegiate Results Snapshot
2025 to 2026 season
New Jersey Amateur champion
U S Amateur qualifier and competitor
Runner up at The Goat Invitational at three under
Runner up at the Hamptons Intercollegiate at three under
BIG EAST Men’s Golfer of the Week
Georgetown Intercollegiate champion at plus one over 36 holes and team victory
2024 to 2025 season
Fifth at the Howard USF Intercollegiate at two under
Fourth at the ODU OBX Intercollegiate at five under and team victory
Fifth at the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate at two under
Runner up at the BIG EAST Championship at five under
All BIG EAST Second Team
CSC Academic All District Team
NCAA Division I Cobalt Golf All America Scholar
Competed in the U S Amateur
2023 to 2024 season
Tied for eighth at the Rutherford Intercollegiate
Sixteenth at the St Andrews Links Collegiate
Tied for thirteenth at the Doc Gimmler Invitational
Interview Takeaways with CGN
Path into golf
Blake grew up around the game, first hitting balls at an aqua range in Florida. Early work with his dad led to coaching from Gary Murphy in Greenwich, then Jason Carbone in New Jersey, and now Matt Wilson. He stresses that swing changes take time and that sticking with a plan through the ugly phase matters.
Junior and high school years
A steady competitor across New Jersey and the Metropolitan Golf Association, he broke through after graduation by winning the Met Junior and the Carter Cup in back to back weeks.
Choosing Georgetown
He prioritized top academics and competitive golf to keep career doors open in areas like finance or medicine. The team culture and tight group at Georgetown were deciding factors.
Freshman adjustment
Arriving just days before classes, he learned to manage a full load quickly. A demanding high school schedule with four AP classes helped him adapt to college demands.
Performance jump
A summer of work with the putter began to pay off late in the fall and carried into spring. Pairing improved putting with better iron play produced top finishes and wins. He cites a come from behind victory at the New Jersey State Amateur with his younger brother on the bag as a key confidence boost.
Mindset
He focuses on the next shot and accepts that he cannot control competitors. The aim is strong preparation and full commitment to each swing.
Family
He credits his parents and siblings for support. His brother also plays golf in high school and his sister plays lacrosse at Denison University.
Player Bio
Class: Junior
School: Georgetown University
Hometown: Westfield, New Jersey
High School: Westfield High School
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