July 01, 2010

Professional Golfers' Association


Troy passed the PAT!! The playing ability test is 36 holes of golf under an immense amount of pressure where you must shoot a qualifying score to pass and become an official member of the PGA of America. Troy has had a journey trying to get through this, but he has worked so hard and is now rewarded. We couldn't be more proud!
He played a course in Missoula Montana and this particular course required a score of 156. He shot a 76 the first round and felt great that he only needed an 80 to pass. However, on the second round he and his playing partner teed off from the wrong set of tees on accident and incurred a two stroke penalty. He pulled it together and finished with an 80 so he passed without a stroke to spare.

7 comments:

the Horton Hurricane said...

way to go Troy!! We love you and are also super proud.

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Hales Family said...

Great job Troy!!! So excited for you. We knew you could do it. Love and miss you guys.

grandma to 16 said...

So Happy for you!!

Next visit up there we are celebrating ~~~~

Noelle and Corey said...

SO AWESOME!!!! We were so excited and surprised to hear this news since we didn't even know he was doing the test. That is such great news. Now on to the Big Times!

Anonymous said...

GO UNCLE TROY! Love Brooke

Stacey said...

Troy--
You are such a flippin' butt-kicker!! We are so proud and happy for you. You truly deserve this. Congrats to your support team as well, your wife and kids are the best. I wish you could see your little brother brag about you. It's awesome. We love you guys.

Par 5 said...

Well, you heard how happy we are about this, but heck, here's another whoo hoo!! for you guys!