A Bit About Me
John Bennett serves as the Equipment Advisor & Game Management Advisor at House 53 Performance Academy, bringing a strong competitive background and a deep understanding of how equipment and strategy influence scoring. A mini-tour player with experience in more than 30 professional events and qualifiers, including two professional victories and multiple Top-10 finishes, John uses his playing expertise to help athletes think, prepare, and compete like high-level performers. His firsthand knowledge of tournament demands allows him to guide players through course preparation, decision-making, and game management with clarity and confidence.
As House 53’s equipment specialist, John oversees all custom fittings, buildouts, and technology-driven equipment evaluations. His professional relationships with Ping, Srixon, Sub70, and True Temper enable him to tailor every player’s setup to their swing, physical profile, and long-term development goals. Whether refining a player’s bag, preparing them for a championship, or breaking down performance patterns, John blends technical precision with competitive insight. His role ensures House 53 athletes enter competition with the right tools, the right plan, and the right mindset to perform at their best.
Experience
1996-2010
2010-Present
April 207-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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