John Charles Mallinger (born September 25, 1979) is an American professional golfer. Mallinger was born in Escondido, California, and is the youngest of four children. He graduated from Escondido High School and earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from California State University, Long Beach. He resides in Long Beach, California, and plays out of Virginia Country Club, along with pros John Merrick and Peter Tomasulo. Before playing on the PGA Tour, Mallinger won two events on the NGA Hooters Tour.