V. J. Trolio

V.J. Trolio is an author, inventor, golf instructor, and competitive golfer from West Point, Mississippi.

Biography

Trolio is a Putting Arc co-inventor. V.J. is the current teaching pro at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi, site of the 1999 Women's Open and the 2006 Women's Mid-Amateur.

He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He also played for four years on the USM golf team. V.J. set the season low scoring average his senior year and was only USM golfer to ever qualify for the NCAA Championship.

He also has twice won the Assistant Pro Sectional Championship and finished second in the national championship in 2003.V.J. has worked with many junior golfers, including two state high school champions in the last three years, as well as the current Mississippi Junior State Champion in the 14/15 age group.

Inventor

Trolio is his best know for his work and contributions to the game of golf with his insights into the golf putting stroke. Specifically, his research culminated into the invention of the Putting Arc ( [http://www.theputtingarc.com] ). The Putting Arc is training device that over 700 professional golfers use.

Author

Trolio has authored a book about the legendary golfer Ben Hogan entitled "The Final Missing Piece of Ben Hogan's Puzzle"( [http://www.thefinalmissingpiece.com] ) This book was published with the cooperation of the heirs to the estate of Ben and Valerie Hogan. All of their royalties will go toward the newly established Ben Hogan Foundation, a non-profit foundation for the betterment of golf and the support of charities which reflect Ben Hogan's core values.

External links

* [http://www.pgatour.com/players/02/43/27/ PGA Tour Statistics for V.J. Trolio]
* [http://www.thefinalmissingpiece.com The Final Missing Piece of Ben Hogan's Secret Puzzle]
*Ben Hogan
* [http://www.troliogolf.com Trolio Golf]
*Tony Sills

Trolio in the News
* [http://www.putterzone.com/2007/06/insider-interview-putting-arcs-vj.html Insider Interview with V.J. Trolio of the Putting Arc]
* [http://www.worldgolf.com/newswire/browse/10283-Putting-Arc-reports-win-by-Trolio-at-Farm-Bureau-Invitational Putting Arc reports win by Trolio at Farm Bureau Invitational]
* [http://www.pga.com/news/pganews/pgaofamericatournamentnews/assistant103004.cfm Trolio pulls away from field in PGA Assistant Professional Championship]
* [http://www.pga.com/news/pganews/pgaofamericatournamentnews/assistant102904.cfm Trolio takes command of the PGA Assistant Professional Championship]