Jake Thurm

Jake was recently named one of "America's Best Young Teachers" by Golf Digest.

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 Fresh Meadow Golf Club in Hillside. 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.”

Testimonials:

"Jake Thurm is a close friend of mine and his knowledge of the game and the golf swing is unquestionable. His dedication and passion for teaching rivals any young instructor in the Chicagoland area. I enjoy sharing secrets and stories from the Tour with Jake every time we work together. My ball striking has continued to improve under his guidance."

Kevin Streelman
PGA Tour Winner: 2013 Tampa Bay Championship, 2014 Travelers Championship, 2009 Kodak Challenge

"Jake Thurm is one of the brightest young teachers in the country. If you really want to improve your game, Jake is the guy to see. I personally use him to help teach in my own golf schools and I can say from first hand experience that he gets great results with people.”

Dr. Jim Suttie
2000 PGA National Teacher of the Year, #1 Ranked Teacher in Illinois, TOP 20 Instructor Golf Digest

Jake Thurm is a swing guru whom I will trust getting lessons about my own swing. He understands the core values of kinetics and movement creating tendencies in the swing. The end result is a clear and simple thought process that I can take from the practice range to a PGA Tour event. What he says not only works to improve my game, but is the truth of golf instruction in the modern day. Move over other top instructors, Jake Thurm is on the rise!"

James Hahn PGA Tour Winner: 2015 Northern Trust Open, 2016 Wells Fargo Championship