Kelly has known, since he was seven years old, that he wanted to be a PGA golfer.  He has been dedicated to that goal ever since.

Kelly played and competed in junior golf at Congressional Country Club, as well as, Plantations Junior Golf, Nike Junior Golf and AJGA Junior Golf events.

Kelly was recruited to play at famed DeMatha College High School where he lettered all four years and continued on his path at Winthrop University in a very competitive Division 1 program, again playing all four years.

This past year, Kelly concentrated on completing all the requirements for his degree in Business Administration while also declaring professional status on The Hooter’s Carolina Series.