Meet Dr. Jim Suttie, "Doc"

Dr. Jim Suttie, simply known as “Doc” by many of his students is one of the world’s best and most respected golf instructors. He has worked with many of the top players but still loves to work with players of all abilities. Doc grew up in DeKalb, Illinois where he learned to play golf at Kiswaukee Country Club. He stills holds the course record of 63.

In 1970 Doc graduated from Northern Illinois University playing on the golf team all four years. He stayed on to complete his Master’s degree in kinesiology and work as an assistant golf coach. In 1974 he moved into golf coaching at Eastern Kentucky University where he won two OVC (Ohio Valley Conference) Championships in four seasons and was named OVC Coach of the Year in 1976. Leaving Kentucky, Dr. Suttie went to Brevard Community College in Florida, where he coached Paul Azinger who went on to 12 PGA victories and captained a Ryder Cup championship.