Daniel Edward Malizia

 

Daniel Edward Malizia, 62, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. Born on September 15, 1962, Dan was raised in Emporium, Pennsylvania, where he developed a lifelong passion for golf at the Emporium Country Club during his teenage years.

A 1980 graduate of Cameron County High School, Dan went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Penn State University. His professional life reflected his dedication to the sport he loved, as he pursued a career in golf.

Dan's professional journey in golf spanned four decades, marked by leadership roles at some of the nation's most esteemed golf clubs. After earning his degree, he became a PGA Golf Professional in 1985. His career included positions such as Head Golf Professional at Hammock Dunes Club in Palm Coast, FL; Director of Golf at Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, FL; Head Golf Professional at Charles River Country Club in Newton, MA; Head Golf Professional at Pelican Marsh Golf Club in Naples, FL; and Head Golf Professional at Pine Tree Golf Club in Boynton Beach, FL.

Beyond his roles at these prestigious clubs, Dan was deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of golf professionals. Over the course of 20 years, he trained and mentored 15 assistants who advanced to Head Professional positions, reflecting his dedication to the growth and development of others in the field.

In his later years, Dan channeled his passion for teaching into his own golf instructional school, Dan Malizia Golf, where he continued to inspire and educate golfers of all levels.

Dan is survived by his cherished children, twins Patrick Malizia of Tallahassee, FL, and Mollie Malizia of Columbus, OH and their loving mother, Janet Malizia of Columbus, OH; his father, John Malizia of Emporium, PA; and his brothers, John Malizia (Dr. Stephanie Edel Malizia) of Dubois, PA, and M. Anthony Malizia (John Lybrand) of Columbia, SC.

He was predeceased by his mother, Maryanne Petrazio Malizia, and his grandparents, Eric and Rosemary Petrazio and John and Ann Malizia, all of Emporium, PA.

Dan's life was marked by his love for golf and his dedication to his family. He will be remembered for his passion, warmth, and the joy he brought to those around him.

Memorial service arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.