Jimmy Damiano

Co-Director of Golf

Jimmy Damiano was born and raised in Wareham, MA. He was fortunate to be introduced to sports at a young age and went on to play two sports in college. From the beginning, his parents emphasized that participation in sports was a privilege—earned through success in the classroom. That message shaped his priorities early on and instilled a foundation that guided him throughout his athletic and professional journey.

Jimmy’s introduction to golf began at the Kittansett Club in Marion, MA, where he held his first job in the sport. Before turning professional, he gained experience at several distinguished clubs, including Castle Pines Golf Club in Denver, CO; The Vintage Club in Palm Springs, CA; and Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA, home of the Masters Tournament. After turning professional in 1997, he was hired as the Assistant Golf Professional at The Nantucket Golf Club.

In 1998, Jimmy began studying under renowned golf coach Jim McLean—an experience that ignited his deep passion for coaching. Surrounded each winter in Miami by more than twenty top coaches from around the world, he immersed himself in the craft and refined his coaching philosophy. He now serves as the Director of Player Development at Salem Country Club in Peabody, MA, and maintains an extensive private clientele, traveling globally for golf instruction programs.

Still actively competing and playing professionally, Jimmy leads by example for the athletes he coaches. His first priority when working with student-athletes is understanding their performance in the classroom, emphasizing the same values that shaped his own development. He aims to instill that he will continue to check in with them regarding their progress both on and off the course for the entirety of their relationship.

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