Jake Thurm is a Chicago native and 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 Fresh Meadow Golf Club in Hillside. He also operates golf schools at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont and the Athletico Performance Center in Oak Brook.
Jake Thurm Golf is open to the public for golf instruction year-round.
Jake Thurm Golf is located at Fresh Meadows Golf Club and Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in the warm months and Athletico in Oakbrook Terrace in the cold weather months.