Tributes Pour In For Waterville Legend Noel Cronin

Tributes pour in for the legendary Noel Cronin of Waterville Golf Club who has sadly passed away.

Last Thursday Noel Cronin sat with us, as he does every year, on the Golf Ireland stand at the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show to talk to friends and colleagues about his beloved Waterville Golf Club.

The legendary secretary manager looked the part as always in his blazer with the Waterville crest embroidered in gold.

For well over 30 years Noel made the trip to Orlando every January, and now recently retired, he planned to make the two hour trip south after the show to visit his brother for a week.

Noel would meet and greet and smile and talk and tell stories and everyone was a friend.  After my early morning swims in the Avanti, I would be greeted by off duty Noel having his daily stretch outside the door of his hotel room with his white vest and undies and his compression socks "for the circulation" in the damn feet!

Noel passed peacefully doing what he loved, being a great ambassador abroad, for a place where he is considered a legend at home.

The last picture of Noel was fittingly at the 2020 PGA Show with his great friend Brendan Keogh of Swing Golf Ireland and Kerry GAA's Donie Buckley.

Tributes have been pouring in.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and colleague Noel Cronin has sadly passed away. He will be truly missed by his family and all of us in Waterville Golf Links.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Sleep Tight💔 X pic.twitter.com/ph8NNOb364

— Waterville Links (@watervillelinks) January 26, 2020

The Irish Examiner did a nice piece on Noel at Christmas.

Marty Carr posted a lovely video thanking Noel on his retirement for his work over the years with Carr Golf.

Wishing Noel Cronin of @watervillelinks all the best as he retires after 32 years. Noel is remaining as an ambassador for the club, meeting his many friends/clients on their return. We cannot #thankyou enough for your support and amazing memories over 32 years Noel. Maith an Fear pic.twitter.com/5IszFa4Vwk

— Carr Golf (@CarrGolfTravel) December 1, 2019

Kerry legend Kieran Donaghy also Tweeted.

Gutted to hear the news of the passing of the great Noel Cronin. The legend of @watervillelinks always had a smile and quick chat on the football while he puffed on that famous pipe . Looked after everyone and did it with class. Thoughts and prayers to his family . #RIPNOEL

— Kieran Donaghy (@starryboy14) January 26, 2020

Rick Young posted some nice pics

So very sad to hear @watervillelinks GM Noel Cronin has passed away.

One of the most genuine, nicest people you could ever hope to meet. Noel greeted my entire family upon our arrival to Waterville in Sept 2018 & raised the Canadian 🇨🇦 flag to honor our visit.... pic.twitter.com/ZjzvPp5Hft

— Rick Young (@YoungerGolf) January 26, 2020

Discover Ireland Golf Tours posted a great pic of Noel getting his lifetime achievement award last year.

So sad to hear of the passing of Noel Cronin of @watervillelinks he was the nicest man in the business and will be sadly missed! Thoughts are with his family and many friends . We will miss you Noel #legend . pic.twitter.com/7YF2ADvxDQ

— Discover Ireland Golf Tours (@irelandlinksgo1) January 26, 2020

And finally a great pic with Nick Edmund, Global Golf 4 Cancer.

May he rest in peace.







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