He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso, and turned pro in 2004.

But he rallied, making seven birdies after the poor start, and ended up with a one stroke victory over Troy Kelly.

He finished 19th on the money list to earn his 2010 PGA Tour card.

Baryla's 2010 season ended after just seven events (two cuts) due to hip problems and surgery on a torn labrum.

He was to begin 2011 on a medical exemption which will give him fifteen events to keep his PGA Tour card by earning the equivalent of Troy Merritt's winnings, the golfer who finished 125th on the Tour's money list in 2010.