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Doug Wherry

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A Denver native, Doug founded Jakes Academy in 2004 after a successful career as a player in High School, College and the Pro ranks. His passion for mentoring juniors is his life’s joy, following in the footsteps of his mentors.

  • Head of Instruction, Arnold Palmer Golf Academies 1992-1998 (Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa FL – Oasis Resort, Mesquite NV)
  • Voted top 10 instructors in CO by Golf Digest
  • 1981 Colorado State High School Champion
  • 1982 National High School All – America
  • Collegiate All-America 1987 (University of Texas-El Paso)
  • 1988 -89 South African Sunshine Tour
  • 1988 US Open (The Country Club)
  • 1997- Present Class A Member PGA of America
  • 2000-2002 Bear Creek GC (Denver, CO) Director of instruction
  • 2003-Present Founder/Owner, Jakes Academy

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