TEACHING PRO - DANNY LAVILLA

Danny Lavilla Jr. was born and raised on the Hawaiian Islands.  He attended high school and college in northern California he is currenty living in Merced with his wife and two daughters. He has been playing golf since the age of seven and turned professional in 1992. Danny inherited his nick name, "Iron Man", from his fellow peers because of the numerous mini tours he has played in throughout the USA. He has played in the Hooters tour, the Asian tour, the South American tour, the Nike tour (newly named Nationwide tour), and the PGA tour.  Danny has won multiple times on the Golden State golf tour and King Stallman tour, just to name a few. Danny is currently playing tournament golf and will be attending The Champions Tour Q-School Qualifying in November. Along with his knowledge and teaching method on the golf swing, Danny brings his magnetic personality and energy to the 9-Iron practice center to help build and rejuvenate junior golf in Merced.  Danny is available for private lessons on all aspects of the game.