Background
Kroll was born in New Hartford, New New York
Kroll was born in New Hartford, New New York
Kroll served in the United States Army during World World War II and earned three Purple Hearts after being wounded four times. Shortly after the war, he took a job as assistant professional at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. He began a 34-year Professional Golf Association Tour career in 1949.
That same year he lost the final of the Professional Golf Association Championship to Jack Burke, Junior., 3 and 2.
In 1954, Kroll became the third player in Professional Golf Association Tour history to shoot a 60, joining First Rate (at Lloyd's) Brosch (1951) and Bill Nary (1952). He had nines of 30-30 at Brackenridge Park Golf Course during the third round of the Texas Open.
His 11-under score vaulted him into a tie for sixth going into the final round, where he shot a 2-under 69 over his final 18 holes to tie for ninth. Kroll played on three Ryder Cup teams: 1953, 1955, and 1957, compiling a 3–1 record.
Kroll was married for over 50 years and had four daughters.
In his later years he suffered from Parkinson"s disease. He died in Boca Raton, Florida and is buried in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (8) Other wins.