Callen Cronin
Haverhill
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MA
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Boys
Region: Northeast
The Path to the National Finals
Qualifying Path
Should a player advance through local qualifying, the subregional and regional qualifying sites are pre-determined based upon the local qualifying site. The player is not guaranteed participation in the subregional qualifier unless he/she advances through local qualifying. The player is not guaranteed participation in the regional qualifier unless he/she advances through local and subregional qualifying.
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Local QualifierEvent CompletedSaco, ME 04072Jun 25, 2023
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Bradford Country Club, Bradford, MA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
2 1/2
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
18 holes 72 +1 White tees- Bradford Country Club Bradford MA, 33 -2 Red tees -Crystal Lake Golf Haverhill MA during an JR NEPGA tournament.
HANDICAP INDEX:
8.5
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My Dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My Dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Kevin Murphy
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
It's fun!
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Chipping
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Maintaining my focus.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
56 degree
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
The favorite course I've played is Bradford Country Club. My favorite course I wish I could play is Augusta National.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for the Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don't give up!
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes, for the Bradford Country Club Jr. League team.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Competing against so many good players.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Local- Drove for an hour to be rained out, then lost to friend Ned Yetten by 1. Subregional- Qualifying to advance then going on to win JR NEPGA event right after. Both at Pease Air Force base golf course. Regional-Qualifying to go to Augusta National then needing to do all the media after.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2019 Won local, 4th subregional.
DID YOU WATCH LAST YEAR’S DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT NATIONAL FINALS ON TELEVISION? IF SO, WHAT IMPACT DID THAT HAVE ON YOUR PARTICIPATION THIS YEAR?
Yes, It helped motivate me to get to Augusta National.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Depends on the day.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My Bradford Country Club hat.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Going to the U.S. Open practice round at The Country Club in Brookline with my friend Conner.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Scottie Scheffler win the Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Scottie Scheffler because he has a great golf game.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she has a great swing.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy, I was lucky enough to meet him at a clinic at Fenway Park and he was very nice.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Nick Maccario. He holds my home course record shooting 56! He has always been very nice to me.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlory, and Scottie Scheffler with my dad caddying for me.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Wearing Bradford Country Club apparel.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Golf Plus Oculus, 2K21 Switch
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak tips, French fries, and strawberry ice cream.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Geography
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Lacrosse
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Antman Quantumania
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Hardy
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Good Good golf on Youtube
FAVORITE APP:
Yahoo Fantasy
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Crying Happy Face
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I love playing all sports but my favorites are lacrosse, basketball, and baseball.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlory
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Mr. Murphy telling me to get off my back foot when I was four going to clinics at Garrison golf.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Love sports
