Troy Mullins facts for kids

Troy Mullins (born March 28, 1987) is an amazing athlete from Los Angeles, California. She is known for her powerful golf swings in a sport called World Long Drive. In this sport, competitors try to hit a golf ball as far as they possibly can!

Troy competes in events organized by the World Long Drive Association. These exciting competitions are even shown live on the Golf Channel. The biggest event of the year is the Volvik World Long Drive Championship, which happens every September.

Troy Mullins' Long Drive Career

Troy Mullins has shown incredible skill in the World Long Drive sport. She quickly became a top competitor.

First Big Win

In 2017, Troy won her very first World Long Drive Tour event. This big victory happened at the Mile High Showdown in Colorado. It was a huge moment in her career!

Reaching the Semifinals

In 2018, Troy continued to show her talent. She made it to the semifinals in several major competitions. This means she was one of the top players, getting very close to the final round. These events included:

• The Clash in the Canyon in Nevada
• The Ak-Chin Smash in the Sun in Arizona
• The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bash in New Jersey

All these exciting matches were shown live on the Golf Channel, letting many people watch Troy compete.

Before Long Drive: A Track and Field Star

Before she became a long drive champion, Troy Mullins was a talented track and field athlete. She competed in a tough event called the heptathlon.

Competing at Cornell University

Troy went to Cornell University, a famous school. There, she was a heptathlete, which means she competed in seven different track and field events! These events included:

• Running races (like the 200-meter and 800-meter)
• Hurdle races (100-meter hurdle)
• Jumping events (high jump and long jump)
• Throwing events (shot put and javelin)

While at Cornell, Troy also studied interesting subjects like China-Asia Pacific studies and international relations. She even learned to speak both Mandarin (a Chinese language) and sign language fluently!

How She Started Golfing

Troy first started playing golf in 2008. This happened after she got a hamstring injury, which made her step away from track and field. Even though she started golf, she didn't actually use a driver (the club used for long drives) until 2012! She quickly learned the game and qualified for her first Volvik World Long Drive Championship that same year.

Troy's Life Outside of Sports

When Troy Mullins isn't hitting golf balls super far, she spends her time helping others learn. She works as an academic tutor, helping students with their studies.