A Bit About Me
Jimmy Shaw is the founder of House 53 Performance Academy and a nationally certified golf performance coach specializing in player development, biomechanics, fitness, and mental performance. Since 2017, he has taught over 8,000 lessons to more than 700 players, producing 110+ tournament wins, 300+ top-five finishes, and 19 collegiate signees. Jimmy holds certifications with V1 Sports, Titleist Performance Institute, American Council on Exercise (ACE), and is a GolfPsych Instructor, allowing him to blend technical skill, physical training, and psychological clarity into a unified, measurable development system.
As a competitor, Jimmy has played in more than 30 professional events and qualifiers since 2017, earning two professional victories and multiple top finishes — experience that shapes his grounded, athlete-first coaching philosophy. House 53 is the culmination of his years as a teacher and player: a place where athletes receive the structure, accountability, and precision coaching needed to reach their potential. His mission is simple: help players sharpen their game, develop confidence, and define their personal standard of excellence — their 53.
Experience
1996-2010
2010-Present
April 2017-Present
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Casady High School (1995–1999): 4-Time All-Conference • 1 win, 10 Top-5 finishes, 7 Top-10 finishes
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Junior Career: 2 wins • Over 15 Top-5 and Top-10 finishes nationwide
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1997 U.S. Junior Amateur Competitor — Aronimink Golf Club
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Presbyterian College (1999–2003): 2-Time All-Conference • Conference Freshman of the Year • Over 10 collegiate Top-5 and Top-10 finishes
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Professional Career (2003–2010): 1 professional win, 5 professional Top-5 finishes
Teaching & Coaching Experience (2010–Present)
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Results Fitness and Nutrition Center (October 2010-September 2012)- Certified Personal Trainer, Director of Athletic Development
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Crossings Christian School – Middle School Head Coach (2016–2017)
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Crossings Christian School – High School Assistant Coach (2017)
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Deer Creek High School – Head Coach (2018)
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Rose Creek Golf Club – Assistant Golf Professional (Apr 2017–Dec 2018)
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The Carolina Country Club, Spartanburg, SC – Director of Instruction (Jan 2019–Jul 2020)
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Independent Instructor (Jul 2020–Present)
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Brad Sill Golf Center – Head Fitter (Mar 2021–Oct 2025)
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Streaking Birdies – Director of Instruction (Apr 2024–Present)
Teaching & Coaching Achievements (2017–Present)
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Over 8,000 individual lessons taught across all competitive levels
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110 total student victories
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92 Junior • 2 Collegiate • 15 Amateur • 1 Professional
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291 student Top-5 finishes
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267 Junior • 13 Collegiate • 11 Amateur
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192 student Top-10 finishes
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169 Junior • 16 Collegiate • 4 Amateur • 3 Professional
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19 collegiate signees
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Certifications: V1 Sports Content Ambassador (2022–present), V1 Sports Pro Certified (2023), TPI Certified (2024)
Professional Playing Record
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34 Professional Events & Qualifiers (2017–Present)
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1 professional victory
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10 Top-5 finishes
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8 Top-10 finishes
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7 Top-20 finishes
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Career Highlights:
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2019 Carolina Mountain Tour Victory (won by 4)
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2021 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier (T4 in Local Qualifier)
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T16 — 2024 Callaway Staff National Championship
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T8 — 2025 Callaway Staff National Championship
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PGA Section Events (16 total):
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1 win • 8 Top-5s • 5 Top-10s • 1 Top-15 • 1 Top-20
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