Getting it right for each player

Jake Thurm has been named one of the “Best Young Teachers in America” by Golf Digest for three consecutive years.

His students will tell you why.

Jake’s instruction offers a unique combination of physical and mental guidance, customized for each student and informed by technology and analytics. He never gives the same lesson twice.

A fundamental tenet of Jake’s instruction is that no two players swing exactly alike. Because of this, he works to understand the unique biomechanics of each student. Data allows him to assess and not guess. And then he tailors his teaching to help his students discover their most natural and effective swing.

The Chicago native draws on his deep knowledge of the game as a former all-conference golfer and protégé of legendary instructor Dr. Jim Suttie, as well as from his background in clinical psychology. The result is an innovative mind-body approach that has earned accolades from PGA Tour winners, including Kevin Streelman, James Hahn, Dudley Hart, and Chip Beck. Jake has worked at more than 100 PGA Tour events, including all four major championships, and appears on the Golf Channel as an expert commentator.

Highly regarded in Chicagoland golf circles, Jake is the Midwest Director for the USA Junior National Golf Team and Director of the Nike Junior Golf Camp at Links & Tees Golf Facility. He also operates golf schools at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont and is on the Master Staff at Club Champion in Willowbrook.

Whether working with PGA pros or promising young players, Jake identifies a common trait in all his students. “They are serious players who are passionate about improving their game,” he says. “When that’s the case, I’m equally passionate about helping them. And I know I can.”