We held a moment of silence for our late friend and PGA Professional Vincent J. “Vinnie” Del Zoppo at the Golf For All Memorial Day clinic for veterans and families at the Ponkapoag Golf Course in Canton, Mass.on Saturday. May 28, 2022.
Born on February 3, 1929, and married to Mildred for over 65 years, Vinnie died on April 18, 2022, after a brief illness.
Vinnie joined the Professional Golf Association in 1961 and worked as the longest teaching golf professional at the Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. He loved the game of golf and was responsible for bringing the Ping Welch’s Ladies Golf Tournament (part of the Ladies Professional Golf Association) to BHCC.
Vinnie spent many hours running golf clinics for inner city children who could enjoy the beauty of the country club and learn to play golf from the “pros.” Vinnie was elected golf professional emeritus by BHCC, a well-deserved honor for his devotion to the sport. Vinnie owned the golf shop at Blue Hill and was so well-regarded that the tournament named after him is still being played every year.
Vinnie’s passion and caring for veterans, especially veterans of the Korean War where he served, was always present and foremost.