Austin Barbin Wins 2026 PAO Tour Championship

Austin’s third professional win in 2026

HAVERFORD, PENNSYLVANIA, October 20, 2026 – PGA of American Golf Professional Austin Barbin of Chesapeake Bay Golf Club caps a stellar season with his victory at the 2026 Philadelphia Assistants’ Organization Tour Championship at Merion Golf Club’s West Course.

Barbin delivered when it mattered most, sinking a clutch birdie on the first playoff hole to secure the championship after finishing regulation at even par. He earned the victory over Andrew Turner of Green Valley Country Club, who also finished at even par before falling in the playoff.

The win provided a fitting finish to a breakout year for Barbin, who continued to establish himself as one of the Philadelphia PGA Section’s standout competitors throughout the 2026 season.