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Ron Balicki

Senior Writer

Ron Balicki joined Golfweek in 1983 and covers college and amateur golf. He was raised in New Britain, Conn., and attended Central Connecticut State. Prior to Golfweek, Balicki worked as a sports editor at the North Florida Daily News. He lives in Mount Ida, Ark., with his wife, Debbie, and enjoys bird watching and spending some quiet time on Lake Ouichita with friends and family.
 
• Favorite interview: Byron Nelson
• Favorite story you’ve written: Jack Nicklaus winning the 1986 Masters
• Favorite golf memory: Playing in the Mercedes Championship pro-am with Peter Jacobsen, Jack Whitaker of ABC Sports and Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
• Best golf shot seen live: Robert Gamez holing out a 7-iron shot from fairway to beat Greg Norman at 1990 Nestle Invitational at Bay Hill

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Victory at home boosts Arizona's confidence

Veteran Arizona coach Rick LaRose knows how difficult it is to win at the college level, even when playing your home golf course.

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Looking ahead: Arizona, Hawaii previews

The spring season gets under way next week with two events – one in Tucson, Ariz., and the other across the Pacific Ocean on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Gregory replaces Luther as NCAA rules director

Brad Gregory has been named director of rules and course administration for the men’s NCAA Division I Championship, replacing Clyde Luther, who recently stepped down from that position after 10 years.

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Coaches discuss new ways to crown NCAA champ

The most-discussed item among NCAA Division I coaches at the Golf Coaches Association of America annual convention, which concluded Wednesday at the Tropicana Resort and Casino, barely was mentioned at any of the formal sessions.

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Top speakers turn out for coaches meeting

It was speaker’s day at the Golf Coaches Association of America’s annual convention Monday at the Tropicana Resort and Casino -- and the GCAA had a pretty stellar lineup.

Scratch Players discontinued due to sked conflict

When the U.S. Amateur Championship moved its playing dates up one week beginning in 2012, some wondered whether this might have a domino effect on other tournaments normally played around that time.

Norwood, 66, to step down as UALR coach

Saying he felt “it was time for a younger man to come in to take the program to the next level,” Wyn Norwood announced he will be stepping down as director of golf and men’s head coach at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock at the end of the season.

Balicki: Luther steps down as NCAA rules official

The NCAA Championship will be without one of its mainstays, as rules official Clyde Luther has stepped down.

SGA revives Southern States Four-Ball for 2012

Most people, myself certainly included, don’t remember the Southern States Four-Ball Championship. Simply put, it was before our time.

Balicki: Newest GCAA HoF inductees very deserving

What a grand and memorable night it will be for a half dozen men. I should know. It was only last year when I experienced it up close and personal.

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Holtgrieve ‘thrilled’ to return as Walker Cup captain

Jim Holtgrieve has been selected to lead the U.S. Walker Cup team for a second time at the 2013 matches. Despite the loss of this year's Cup, he couldn't be more excited.

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Catlin cruises to victory at Arizona Intercollegiate

Arizona took the title at its home event, the Arizona Intercollegiate, while New Mexico's John Catlin (pictured) earned medalist honors. Ron Balicki

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Arizona leads by two at 32nd Arizona Collegiate

Arizona will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the 32nd Arizona Collegiate, while Wildcats junior Juan Pablo Hernandez is in the hunt for the individual title. Our Ron Balicki reports from Tucson.

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Looking ahead: Arizona, Hawaii previews

The spring season gets under way next week with two events – one in Tucson, Ariz., and the other across the Pacific Ocean on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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My year in golf: Ron Balicki

Augusta State made it a memorable year, but that wasn't the only noteworthy story in the college and amateur ranks.

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Coaches discuss new ways to crown NCAA champ

The most-discussed item among NCAA Division I coaches at the Golf Coaches Association of America annual convention, which concluded Wednesday at the Tropicana Resort and Casino, barely was mentioned at any of the formal sessions.

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Top speakers turn out for coaches meeting

It was speaker’s day at the Golf Coaches Association of America’s annual convention Monday at the Tropicana Resort and Casino -- and the GCAA had a pretty stellar lineup.

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Western Am to be held in Arkansas in 2013

The prestigious Western Amateur will be held in central Arkansas in 2013, allowing scheduled site Olympia Fields to focus on preparing to host the 2015 U.S. Amateur.

Southwestern Am to move to Desert Mountain in '13

Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., has announced it will host the Southwestern Amateur beginning in 2013, according to Club and Resort Business.

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Holtgrieve ‘thrilled’ to return as Walker Cup captain

Jim Holtgrieve has been selected to lead the U.S. Walker Cup team for a second time at the 2013 matches. Despite the loss of this year's Cup, he couldn't be more excited.

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Summer shuffle tilts amateur tournament lineup

For top amateur golfers, compiling a summer schedule can be challenging. So many tournaments, so few weeks. Next summer, the choices will be even tougher. Ron Balicki

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‘The Rivalry’ aims to pair top collegians, alumni pros

In a tournament that Brandon Goethals says will 'revolutionize college golf,' Rickie Fowler and other pro golfers may team up with a current player from their alma mater at 'The Rivalry.'

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