Bill Kroen, Ph.D.

Bill Kroen is the author of the national bestseller, THE GOLF TIP-A-DAY® CALENDAR, which has sold over ONE MILLION copies to date. In addition, Bill is the author of GOLF DYNAMICS (golf instruction), THE NEW WHY BOOK OF GOLF (National Sports Bestseller, 1993 best golf books of the year USA TODAY), SO, YOU THINK YOU KNOW GOLF (golf trivia), YOUR PUTTER OR YOUR WIFE (golf humor), and HASKELL McDIVOT'S GOLF TIP-A-DAY SCREENSAVER AND PLANNER.
Bill, who is also a Ph.D. and licensed psychotherapist, is also the author of HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE: A GUIDE FOR GROWNUPS. This book has won praise from all over the world and was awarded a prestigious Parent's Choice Award and is a Parents’ Council selection. It is published in Spanish, Chinese, German and Greek.

Bill has published over 250 articles in major journals and newspapers in the areas of parenting, child psychology, education, and golf. His works have appeared in such journals as INSTRUCTOR, TEACHER, GIFTED CHILDREN MONTHLY, PARADE MAGAZINE, GOLF FOR WOMEN, GOLF ILLUSTRATED, U.S. GOLF NEWS, THE BOSTON GLOBE and CHILD LIFE among others.

Bill is a professional golfer who led his college team to four straight ECAC championships at Salem State College, where he was nominated to the college's Hall of Fame. He joined the marines and became an officer and platoon commander in Vietnam during 1967-68. The Navy Commendation Medal with V for valor, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and the Combat Action Award are among the thirteen decorations Lt. Kroen received for his performance in combat. Upon returning to Camp Pendleton, CA, Bill played on the golf team and won All Marine honors in 1969.