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We regret to inform you that Troy Beck, LPGA/PGA Professional and long-time golf professional at Glenn Dale Golf Club passed away on Thursday, February 25th in hospice care. She had been suffering with health issues in recent years. Troy was a huge ambassador for the game of golf and a mentor and instructor for countless junior golfers in the region.

Troy is slated to be inducted into the MAPGA Hall of Fame later this year. She was selected for the Hall of Fame based on her outstanding playing credentials in addition to her career at Glenn Dale GC. Troy played in 4 majors (1984 & 1985 US Open, 1994 & 1995 McDonald’s LPGA Championship) and 13 LPGA Tour events. She won the LPGA National T&CP Championship at Woodlands Country Club in Texas in 1994. She was named the MAPGA Women’s Player of the Year four times in 1993, 1994, 1998, and 2003.

Troy served on the National LPGA Board and was the LPGA Section President from 2003-2007. Her Troy Beck Golf Academy was noted for its Junior Golf Programs, with young golfers playing over 5,000 rounds at Glenn Dale Golf Club annually. Troy was recognized as the MAPGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year twice, in 1992 and 2000. She was the first recipient of the prestigious LPGA Nancy Lopez National Award in 2008, which is presented to an LPGA member that exemplifies the qualities of leadership, passion, giving and approachability. She was also recognized as the LPGA Northeast Teacher of the Year in 1995.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is not a service planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the PGA REACH Middle Atlantic Foundation or LPGA/USGA Girls Golf in Troy Beck’s name.