Are the coaches employed by That Golf Place?

No. Andrew Farrand and Jim Festle are independent teaching professionals who teach out of our facility. Lesson rates and scheduling are set by each coach. We are happy to make the introduction.

Do I need to be a TGP member to take a lesson?

No. Both coaches teach members and non-members alike. Members get preferred bay access when scheduling lessons. Non-members can still book a bay and a lesson together.

What should I bring to my first lesson?

Your clubs, athletic clothing, and clean indoor shoes. The bay is climate-controlled, so dress for indoor temperatures. We provide everything else.

How long is a typical lesson?

Most lessons run sixty minutes, though both coaches offer thirty- and ninety-minute formats depending on what you are working on. New students often start with a longer session for a full assessment.

Can I book lessons for my child?

Yes. Both coaches teach juniors. Andrew has extensive junior development experience through Hinsdale Golf Club, and Jim has worked with adult-onset and youth players for years. Reach out and we will match you with the right fit.

Coaching at That Golf Place

Real coaches. Real progress. Year-round.

Two of the area's most respected golf instructors teach out of our Westmont club. Learn on Foresight Falcon launch monitors with the same data tour pros use, in private, climate-controlled bays, any time of year.

PGA Associate, Lead Assistant Golf Professional

Andrew Farrand

Hinsdale Golf Club

Andrew teaches a player-first style rooted in fundamentals and modern launch-monitor data. His background as both a working teaching professional and a competitive player means lessons stay grounded in what actually works on a real course, not just what looks good on a screen.

Credentials

PGA of America Associate
Lead Assistant Golf Professional, Hinsdale Golf Club
Competitive amateur and U.S. Open local qualifier

Specialties

Full swing rebuild
Junior development
On-course strategy
Tournament prep

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PGTCA Golf Instructor

Jim Festle

Belmont Golf Club

Jim is the kind of coach players stay with for years. He has been teaching in the Chicago area for four decades, with a patient, repeatable method that meets every student where they are. New to golf or working a single mile per hour off your driver, Jim has done it before.

Credentials

PGTCA-certified instructor
Golf Professional at Belmont Golf Club since 1999
Decades of teaching from beginner through low-handicap

Specialties

Beginners and adult-onset golfers
Short game and putting
Swing diagnostics
Long-term skill building

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How it Works

Lessons, the way they should be.

Coaching at That Golf Place is built around the same tools tour pros use: Foresight Falcon launch monitors, GSPro simulation software, and 4K projection inside private bays. No range balls, no weather delays, no waiting on the next group. Just data, repetition, and a coach who knows what to do with it.

Private bays, your schedule.

Bays are bookable from 4 AM to midnight, every day. Lessons happen in your bay, on your time, with a real instructor reading real ball data.

Tour-level data on every swing.

Club path, face angle, attack angle, smash factor, spin axis. Every shot is measured. Coaches use the numbers to teach, not to overwhelm.

Year-round, weather-proof.

January in Westmont is no different from July. Members work on their game while everyone else waits for spring.

Independent, expert coaches.

Both Andrew and Jim are independent teaching professionals with their own home clubs. We host them, we do not employ them. You work directly with the coach you choose.

Book a Lesson

Inquire about coaching.

Lesson rates and scheduling are set by each coach. Tell us a little about your goals and which coach you would like to work with, and we will make the introduction within one business day.

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Frequently Asked

Coaching, in plain English.

Are the coaches employed by That Golf Place?: No. Andrew Farrand and Jim Festle are independent teaching professionals who teach out of our facility. Lesson rates and scheduling are set by each coach. We are happy to make the introduction.
Do I need to be a TGP member to take a lesson?: No. Both coaches teach members and non-members alike. Members get preferred bay access when scheduling lessons. Non-members can still book a bay and a lesson together.
What should I bring to my first lesson?: Your clubs, athletic clothing, and clean indoor shoes. The bay is climate-controlled, so dress for indoor temperatures. We provide everything else.
How long is a typical lesson?: Most lessons run sixty minutes, though both coaches offer thirty- and ninety-minute formats depending on what you are working on. New students often start with a longer session for a full assessment.
Can I book lessons for my child?: Yes. Both coaches teach juniors. Andrew has extensive junior development experience through Hinsdale Golf Club, and Jim has worked with adult-onset and youth players for years. Reach out and we will match you with the right fit.

For Teaching Professionals

Coach at That Golf Place.

We host a small number of independent teaching professionals in our private bays. If you are a PGA, PGTCA, or LPGA instructor looking for a year-round indoor home for your lessons, we would like to hear from you.

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