Troy attended the University of Washington where he competed among the best collegiate amateurs. He began his collegiate career in 1999 where he enjoyed immediate success capturing 5 top 10 finishes his freshman year and became a two time All-American. Troy became the first University of Washington golfer since 1988 to receive First Team-All-Pac-10 honors after a 2nd place finish at the NCAA Championship at Hazeltine Golf Club in Minnesota.
In 2003, Troy traded in his amateur status and eventually played his way onto the PGA Tour, where he competed with the Worlds best players as a professional golfer. Until 2017 Troy alternated between Web.com events and PGA Tour events.
In 2018 Troy enters a new chapter in his life where he will give back to the golfing community through teaching and instruction. Throughout his junior and professional careers, Troy has worked with some of the worlds greatest teachers including the likes of Brian Mogg, Stan Utley, Manuel de la Torre, and local greats Ken Kubitz and his father Bob Kelly.
In addition to learning from his various instructors Troys extensive golfing experience brings a unique players perspective to his instruction style. His trained eye will help students customize a golf swing and game which will enable each student to reach their greatest potential as a golfer. Through sound technique and diligent practice habits Troys students will undoubtedly achieve lower handicaps, lower scores, and more trophies.