Meet the Pros: Danny Driffill

It’s that special time again …. we’re back with FLX Tour’s Meet the Pros!

Hold onto your butts folks as we sat down with Danny Driffill. The eldest Driffill bro is having the best season of the siblings, currently ranked No. 2 in the prestigious Young Man of the Year rankings after he defended his title at the Churchville Classic, becoming the first back-to-back winner at a major in FLX History.

How did he make the sudden leap from mediocre to the top of the leaderboard? The young man has been putting in the time on the course all year long. His son may not remember his name anymore, but this is the price we pay. Let’s get to know Danny!


Name

— Danny Driffill

Birthday

— Do not put my birthday on the internet.

FLX Tour Nickname

— Double D*, DannyDriffs, World’s Worst Putter

*Editor’s note: Nobody has ever called him Double D.

How long can you hit your driver?

— It’s not how far, it’s how many.

What is your current handicap?

— 17

Who is your FLX Tour rival?

— I don’t like Shane

What’s your favorite course?

— Durand

What’s your least favorite course?

— Durand

Which three people would you choose for your dream foursome?

— Alive? Tiger Woords, Bill Murray, Barack Obama

What’s your dream achievement as an FLX Tour pro?

— Young Man of the Year. Watching Shane finish last in a major would be a close second.

What’s your career best score on 18 holes and what course was it?

— 77 Southie, 82 Northie

What advice would you give to any youngsters out there dreaming of one day playing on the Tour?

— Have a nice time.

How would you rate your experience on the FLX Tour out of 10?

— 9/10


ILLUMINATING! And yet another FLX Tour pro who says Shane is their rival, bringing the count up to five so far. Kid’s got a target on his back, but so does Danny Driffs.

He’s pairing up with 2023 Grand Open champion Brier Koroly on Sunday for the Genesee Invitational where he will look to become the first 3-time major champion in FLX Tour history. If he comes home empty handed, he might come home to an empty home after so many hours on the course and away from the family. A situation we’ll be watching closely!


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