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Barry Cronin

Barry Cronin

Joined: Jan 1, 2021

A former golf writer for the Chicago Sun-Times, Cronin has operated golf PR/marketing firm Cronin Communications for more than 20 years. Having represented clients in every aspect of the golf business, including the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic for the past two decades, Cronin brings a unique “extra-journalistic” perspective to his writing.

Golf Course Review: Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club [Big Wick] | 7.7 Score
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Golf Course Review: Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club [Big Wick] | 7.7 Score

Location: Wickenburg, Ariz.

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Canal Shores fights the good fight
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Canal Shores fights the good fight

When a $20,000 water bill is not paid, bad things tend to happen, especially if the guilty party is a public golf course

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Yanks show their true colors in France
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Yanks show their true colors in France

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – Retirees Sandy and Dave Dickman of Woodbury, Minn., live not far from Hazeltine National Golf Club, but they were unable to buy tickets for the 2016 Ryder Cup.

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Ryder Cup format alters NBC’s game plan
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Ryder Cup format alters NBC’s game plan

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France – Organizers are anticipating the biggest crowds ever for this week’s Ryder Cup, with 60,000 fans a day expected to show up in full voice at Le Golf National near Paris.

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Golf Course Review: Canal Shores Golf Course | 8.0 Score
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Golf Course Review: Canal Shores Golf Course | 8.0 Score

Location: Evanston, Ill.

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Amateurs go OT in golf’s ‘ultramarathon’
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Amateurs go OT in golf’s ‘ultramarathon’

Sure, the U.S. Amateur is the national championship. Every amateur wants to win it. The title comes with massive prestige and opens doors to other tournaments.

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Cue the superlatives
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Cue the superlatives

Superfluous verbiage is inevitable in travel articles, so in this one let’s get right to the point: The Wigwam resort near Phoenix is awesome.

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Golf Course Review: The Wigwam (Gold Course) | 8.0 Score
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Golf Course Review: The Wigwam (Gold Course) | 8.0 Score

Location: Litchfield Park, Ariz.

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Golf Course Review: Verrado Golf Club (Victory Course) | 6.3 Score
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Golf Course Review: Verrado Golf Club (Victory Course) | 6.3 Score

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Chicago teen finds hope in Caddie Academy
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Chicago teen finds hope in Caddie Academy

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Media coverage of Open changes with times
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Media coverage of Open changes with times

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Elite juniors steer new route in recruiting
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Elite juniors steer new route in recruiting

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