GABBY BARKER BREAKS THROUGH WITH FIRST PROFESSIONAL WIN AT NXXT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP AT JULIETTE FALLS

Juliette Falls, FL — February 4, 2026 — The NXXT Women’s Pro Tour continued its 2025/26 Winter Season with three rounds of championship competition at Juliette Falls Golf Club, where Gabby Barker captured her first professional victory, winning the NXXT Women’s Championship at Juliette Falls at 1-under-par 215.

Contested in consistently challenging conditions across all three days, including near-freezing temperatures, frost delays and strong, sustained winds, the championship demanded resilience, patience, and precise execution throughout the field. Barker emerged as the only player to finish under par, separating herself through steady scoring and composure under pressure.

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A Breakthrough Victory Defined by Consistency

Barker’s championship was built on disciplined execution from start to finish. After opening with a steady 71, she delivered the low round of the tournament with a 4-under-par 68 in Round 2, taking control of the leaderboard.

With conditions remaining demanding through the final round, Barker closed with a hard fought 76, navigating Juliette Falls’ championship setup amd high winds to secure a breakthrough victory on the NXXT tour.

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Podium Finishes Carry Championship Pedigree

Behind Barker,  Katherine Muzi (former NXXT Champion) and Katherine Schuster finished tied for second at 3-over-par 219, each remaining in contention throughout the championship.

Muzi’s runner-up finish added to her established NXXT résumé, while Schuster’s consistency across two events vaulted her into the lead of the season-long standings.

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Top Amateur Performance Highlights Development Pathway

Sophia Dyer delivered the leading amateur performance of the championship, finishing tied for seventh. Competing against a full professional field in difficult conditions, Dyer’s performance underscored the strength of the NXXT development pathway.

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Final Leaderboard — Top 3

Position	Player	Score
1	Gabby Barker	–1 (215)
T2	Katherine Muzi	+3 (219)
T2	Katherine Schuster	+3 (219)

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Player of the Year Standings Update

Following Juliette Falls, Katherine Schuster leads the NXXT Player of the Year standings, while Barker’s victory moves her into a tie for second alongside Polly Mack and Jimin Jung, setting up a tightly contested race as the season progresses.

The NXXT Player of the Year will be awarded the GOLFJOY Spica 3 Launch Monitor, recognizing sustained excellence across the season.

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Up Next on the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour

The tour continues next week at Alaqua, featuring a 65-plus-player field that includes former NXXT Champion Hailee Cooper, who earned her LPGA Tour card this season and returns as the defending NXXT Alaqua Champion.

Barker is expected to tee it up at Alaqua, carrying momentum from her first professional victory.

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