Enjoying a Corporate Golf Outing at Arcadia Bluffs with Dom Group

With the tee sheet fully booked at Arcadia Bluffs - Bluff Course until October, was fortunate to have a great corporate outing with Dom Group today. The views are wonderful and this part of Lake Michigan looks like the ocean.

Stunning view of Lake Michigan from Arcadia Bluffs golf course

Stunning view of Lake Michigan from Arcadia Bluffs golf course.

Jaacob Bowden tees off on #10 at Arcadia Bluffs - Bluffs Course towards Lake Michigan



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T-35th at the Midwest Golf & Turf Pro-Am Presented By VGM Financial

Had a great time and finished T-35th at the Midwest Golf & Turf Pro-Am presented by VGM Financial at The Fortress Golf Course in Frankenmuth, Michigan with my amateur parter Steve Thom.

Finished T-35th at the Midwest Golf Turf Pro-Am Presented by VGM Financial at the Fortress Golf Club in Frankenmuth, Michigan

Thanks to Kyle Martin and The Fortress for hosting, Paul Wiltsie at Midwest Golf & Turf for sponsoring, Aaron Meyer of VGM Financial for being the presenting sponsor, and Justin Phillips at the Michigan PGA for putting on a great event.



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Corporate Golf Outing With Dom Group in Spain

Had a wonderful time in the Murcia region of Spain from March 7th to 16th for 7 days of golf with Dom Group CEO Steve Thom.

Jaacob Bowden putts at Aguilon Golf in Spain during an corporate outing for Dom Group

We played:

- Roda Golf - Friendly off the tee with small challenging green complexes, a nice start for a first course
- Las Colinas Golf & Country Club - A DP World Tour Qualifying Venue, extremely windy when we played
- Aguilon Golf - The driving range was unfinished, club house mediocre, pace of play slow, and course design needing some work…but it had beautiful mountain and sea views and might've been the most pretty course of the trip (see photo above)
- Saurines De La Torre Golf (3 times) - Our favorite course of the outing, will nearly always find your ball in this walkable desert style course, we both finished with our best rounds here with a 6 birdie round for me
- El Valle Golf - The best club house patio views of the trip and we both drove the green on a par 4 on this course (see photo below)

This gets me to roughly 279 golf courses played in my career around the world!

Enjoying two beers on the patio overlooking El Valle Golf in Spain



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In the Kansas City Area

In the Kansas City area with my wife Jen from December 25th to 27th to visit friends and family.

In the St. Louis & Indianapolis Areas

In the St. Louis, Missouri and Indianapolis, Indiana areas from October 27th to November 1st.

In Rome, Sicily, & Zurich, Switzerland

In Rome, Vatican City, Sicily, and Zurich, Switzerland from September 6th to 16th.

Vatican City is my 31st country visited!

View of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy
A view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Sistine-Chapel-Apostolic-Palace-Vatican-City
A portion of the view of the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City

The view of Zurich, Switzerland from Uetliberg
A view of Zurich, Switzerland (where we lived from 2007-2014) from Uetliberg

T-76th at Michigan PGA Professional Championship

Finished T-76th at the Michigan PGA Professional Championship from August 15-17th, 2022 at Prestwick Village Golf Club in Highland, Michigan.

Jaacob Bowden stands on the 1st tee at the 2022 Michigan PGA Professional Championship at Prestwick Village Golf Club in Highland, Michigan

This event was also a qualifier for the 2023 PGA Championship and 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Many thanks to the sponsors and supporters of the event including Club Car, ROLEX, Cadillac, Titleist and Footjoy, Nike, TaylorMade, Callaway, Golf Channel, and the PGA TOUR!

T-43rd at Midwest Golf & Turf Pro-Am

Finished T-43th with my team in the Michigan PGA's Midwest Golf & Turf Pro-Am at The Fortress Golf Club on July 18th in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Many thanks to the sponsors of the event Midwest Golf and Turf and Caesar's Sportsbook & Casino!

Jaacob Bowden, PGA is sponsored by JTA Realtors, Swing Man Golf, and Sterling Irons single length irons

Michigan PGA Spring Meeting Plus Teaching & Coaching Summit

In Bath, Michigan at Eagle Eye Golf Club today and tomorrow for the Michigan PGA Spring Meeting as well as the Teaching & Coaching Summit.

In Bath, Michigan at Eagle Eye Golf Club for the Michigan PGA Spring Meeting plus Teaching and Coaching Summit

In Florida for a Week of Golf

Was able to play some golf in Florida this past week from February 13th to 19th.

Got to play a nice lineup of courses:

  • PGA National - Champion Course
  • Sandhill Crane Golf Club
  • The Breakers Rees Jones Course
  • Doral Golf Club
  • Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course (the favorite of the trip!)
  • PGA National - Palmer Course
  • Miami Lakes Hotel and Golf

In the St. Louis Area

In the St. Louis Area from February 10th to 12th.

12th in 100m at 2021 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships, Iowa State Golf Performance Center, and Family

Had a lovely road trip from July 22nd to August 1st.

I started out driving from Detroit to Ames, Iowa on July 22nd, which was great in part because I had never previously driven that particular stretch of interstate highways. So, I got to see a new corridor of the country from Michigan, to Indiana, to Illinois, to Iowa.

On July 23rd, I got a tour of Iowa State's Golf Performance Center.

I also ran the 100m in the USATF Masters Outdoor Championships and finished 12th in my 45-49 age division.

2021 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships in Ames, Iowa

Jaacob Bowden finished 12th in the 100m at the 2021 USATF Masters Outdoor Championships

On July 24th, I headed down to the Kansas City area to visit my brother and his family, who I had not seen since prior to the pandemic. We had a nice visit catching up and we took my nephews out for their first round of golf ever and I also went to a couple of my brother's hockey games.

Aaron Bowden plays hockey

On July 27th, I drove across Missouri to see my parents just south of St. Louis in Barnhart, who I had also not seen since before COVID-19.

On the 29th, I drove from Missouri, through Illinois, through Indiana, and on in to Ohio to pick up my wife from the bus stop to go to an extended family reunion at the Dayton KOA.

Finally, on August 1st, we drove back home up to Detroit!

Moved to Detroit, Michigan

Moved to Detroit, Michigan!

Maryland Open

Finished T-183th out of 208 players at the Maryland Open held on the Gold Course at The Cannon Club and the Country Club of Woodmore on August 24-25th.

MAPGA Section Professional Championship

Finished T-106th at the MAPGA Section Professional Championship Presented by Club Car and Omega held on the Gold Course at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Jani-King MAPGA Stroke Play Championship

Finished T-58th at the Jani-King MAPGA Stroke Play Championship Presented by the PGA TOUR held at the Club at Creighton Farms in Aldie, Virginia.

Eagle During Delta Dental State Open of Virginia

Panace Life Sciences MAPGA Stroke Play

States I've Visited

In Lost River, West Virginia

Jen and I decided to get away from DC to recharge and drove west about 1.5 hours to see some friends at their new weekend house in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on Sunday the 1th…followed by our own little multi-day stint from the 15th to 18th in Lost River, West Virginia.

We rented this lovely little mountain cabin and enjoyed the nature, quiet, and hot tub…which also, of course, included daily fires in the fire pits.


We also had a lovely hike in Lost River State Park, which included some fine views from Cranny Crow Overlook.

Visiting John Marshall & My Full Swing

Before I flew back to DC from Atlanta, I decided to stay an extra day to see my old friend John Marshall.

Jaacob Bowden and John Marshall pose for a photo

I know John back from my days in long drive and with Mike Austin and Dan Shauger. John played golf in college and is a 5-time World Long Drive Championship Finalist and was the 2005 and 2006 ALDA Super Senior National Champion. Now-a-days he is teaching golf part-time at Steel Canyon Golf Course and is considered one of the best teachers in the state of Georgia.

While we were at the range and lunch and before he dropped me off at the airport, we chatted for hours about golf and life…and John also took a look at my golf swing. I was curious to know his thoughts as a teacher, but also as a former long driver and someone who worked with Mike Austin and Dan Shauger.

One of the problems I've had over the years is that I was a little too concerned with how my swing looked. In talking with my mental coach, I think it in part had to do with me wanting to be liked. Growing up and early in my golf career, like many people, I admired the powerful yet effortless looking swings of guys like Fred Couples or Ernie Els. I also took a lot of influence from golfers like Ben Hogan, Count Yogi, Sam Snead, Mike Austin, and John Daly.

I think subconsciously I had something operating internally that was saying if I can have an optimal and beautiful swing, then I will get attention and people will like me. This plagued me a bit back when I played high school and college basketball too. I had a good vertical leap and sometimes I would rather jump high for the ooh's and aah's versus actually getting the rebound.

Jaacob Bowden dunks a basketball at age 26

I even went so far as to map out a swing blue print on paper, the ideal way in my mind for me to swing.

The problem was that, although I liked how this "ideal" swing looked on video, it was never as consistent as was needed to play what I felt was my best golf. With that swing, I hadn't posted a round in the 60s and I could just as easily shoot in the 70s as the 80s.

However, if I stopped thinking about making it look optimal and instead focused on hitting as consistently as I could and making my dispersion circles tight, I scored much better. All my rounds in the 60s that I recall were with so-called "imperfect" swings.

Last year, I played 9 holes this way in New Mexico at Black Mesa Golf Course from the black tees 7,307 yards…and I recall hitting every fairway and every green, shooting par. And when I played with this swing on the back 9 of the 8,191 Ross Bridge Course on the Robert Trent Jones Trail, I also played well and I remember hitting every fairway there too. I was +1 on the 9 but it translated to a +6 handicap because of the course difficulty…and perhaps even better considering the soft conditions. That's good enough to play the PGA TOUR.

But when I look at this swing on video, I never liked how it looked and I was always averse to it being filmed.


In the backswing, my head drifts away from the target and I raise up. At the top, I'm really laid off, I don't get my lead shoulder down enough, my hands are really flat, and my trail leg doesn't quite straighten. At impact, my lead leg isn't straight enough, my hips don't turn enough, I'm not off my trail foot enough, and I'm holding off my hands and not free-wheeling the club enough. I give up quite a bit of potential power and I could pick apart these swings endlessly.

That being said, more or less I hit it where I want. In fact, I'm not sure I really missed a shot during our range session.

After seeing my shots and watching the corresponding videos, John said he loved my move and wouldn't change a thing. This was good for me to hear.

Between what I've been working on with my mental coach about self-love and John's reinforcement of how I was swinging at the range and the dispersion/consistency results it was producing, I think going forward I just need to quit worrying so much about what others think and embrace my "imperfect" swing and all of the little idiosyncrasies about it.

My scores will thank me…and who knows, perhaps it gets me out on the PGA TOUR.

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

From February 27 to March 2nd, I had a lovely trip down to Georgia and Alabama for golf with my friend Greg and 5 other guys.

After flying down to Atlanta on Thursday, Greg, Brian, and myself drove about 1.5 hours over to Alabama and took on the Lakes Course at Grand National, which is where they've previously hosted the PGA TOUR's Barbasol Championship. The weather was pretty cold and it was quite windy. With the soft conditions, the course played very long. In my opinion, the best hole was the Par 3 16th hole.


Quite honestly, I was struggling during this round. I felt like I was thinning nearly all my full shots and I even topped a few. My iron shots were also leaking a little to the right. It wasn't until the back nine that it occurred to me what the culprit was…my shoes.

Typically, I buy shoes from New Balance because, first and foremost, they are comfortable for my feet. I have a size 12.5 EEE foot, so it always helps that New Balance has something that doesn't kill my feet. Secondly, I like them because they perform. Lastly, I can usually find something that I like aesthetically.

That's how I choose shoes: comfort > performance > style.

During my most recent Portugal golf trip, my old New Balance golf shoes died.

New Balance Golf Shoes

They were of a minimalist style and weren't high off the ground. However, the new Fresh Foam LinksSL ones I got have quite a bit more sole height. Making my usual golf swing with a high soled shoe that was used to a lower soled shoe now made sense why I was thinning everything. The more rightward iron shots made sense too because effectively I would've had a flatter lie angle coming in to the ball.

Once I realized that, I started to adjust on the back nine and had my best drive of the day on the last hole, but it still took me 2.5 rounds to fully get used to the shoes and start hitting my normal shots again without having to consciously think about it.

Anyway, after the round, we drove another 2.5 hours to Ross Bridge, where we would stay the next two nights. With the golf and all the driving, it was a fun but long day.

Saturday, we took on the even longer Ross Bridge.


I still wasn't playing my best, but I continued to get more used to the height of my new shoes and I was able to shift more and more over to swinging without thinking as much.

For Sunday, we originally planned on checking out and driving 1.5 hours to play Silver Lakes, which is where a US Open qualifier will be held in a couple months. However, due to it saving drive time, letting us sleep in an extra 1.5 hours, being wet and wintery conditions, and getting Greg back to the Atlanta airport on time, we decided to just play Ross Bridge again.

During the front nine of the second time around the course, I continued to get more consistent and on the back nine I felt like tour level golf, like I know I can play, started to finally show up. I ended up shooting +1 on the back nine (lipped out a par putt on the 18th), which would equate to a +6 handicap over 18 holes, given the difficulty of the course rating and slope. I would argue it was an even better round than that because the tee shots were all carry with no roll (and sometimes backing up a yard or two!). I think on that back side I played as good as any tour player.

So, it was nice to get adjusted to my shoe height and finish the golf trip like that.

In Portugal for Golf

In Portugal from February 10th to 18th.

Due to the timing of my international flight, I arrived a day before everyone, which gave me time to site see a bit and get some good eats. Click/tap the arrow on the right of the photo to see the 2nd one.


Once everyone arrived, the 5 days of golf started. First up was about an hour north of Lisbon at Praia D'El Rey, which we used Golf Boards and had a few great holes along the ocean.








Next up, we moved to our favorite course of the trip, West Cliffs. It had the best club house, greatest number of holes with beautiful ocean views, and overall the facility was in nice condition, save the cart paths and some sanding.






On Day #3, we moved over to the very long Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort. This was a a lot more wide open than West Cliffs, where it was fairway or die. You could see the ocean from afar, but it wasn't as close to the water as West Cliffs or Praia D'El Rey.




After Royal Obidos, we changed our base back down to Lisbon and ventured out for Day #4 to the very long Ribagolfe, which is a course that has hosted European Tour qualifying. It was only an hour from Lisbon, but felt like it was out in the middle of nowhere. The local development seemed unfinished and the reception was strangely in an entirely different location than the course. We had fun, we were lucky to have the course to ourselves, and I prefer courses like this one without housing on it, but I don't think any of us would return here.


On Day #5, our final day, we changed our plans from Troia Golf to Lisbon Sports Club…mostly because we didn't think we'd have time to get out to Troia and still get the other guys back to the airport in time for their flight. Lisbon Sports Club was very basic, but it had an old local feel to it, which was nice. Once again, we enjoyed the day but none of us would likely return here again.

In Sayulita, Mexico for Golf

In Sayulita, Mexico from January 27th to February 3rd.

Lovely to get to play the beautiful Pacifico Course this evening and experience the fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean, Sierra Madre Mountains, and Bahía de Banderas. The Tail of the Whale natural island green was amazing!

Jaacob Bowden plays the Pacifico Course at the Four Seasons Punta Mita.

Also got to take in the beach and a bit of the city while we were there…as well as whale watch, hike in the jungle, and more!!




In Shawnee, Kansas

In New York City from December 21st to 25th.

In New York

In New York City from December 10th to 12th.

Matt Miskelly & Companies Team Championship

In Midlothian, VA on October 23rd and 27th-29th for the Matt Miskelly & Companies Team Championship. My fellow pro teammate is former PGA TOUR player Jim Estes.

In California

Staying in Carmel Valley, California from August 29th - September 3rd, 2019 for Jen's 40th birthday, our 13th wedding anniversary, and Labor Day weekend with friends from New York. Hitting up Nepenthe Restaurant and Esalen Night Baths in Big Sur, Mission Ranch for brunch in Carmel, 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, and more.

Jaacob Bowden looks out on the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California

Mission Ranch in Carmel Valley, California

Norbeck Community Pro-Am

In Irvington, VA on October 6th-7th, 2019 to play in the Norbeck Community Pro-Am.

In Jacksonville, Florida

In Jacksonville, Florida from September 21st-24th, 2019.

Jaacob Bowden looks at the dolphins during sunset at Jim Rink Park in Jacksonville, Florida.

Playing in the MAPGA Professional Championship

Playing in the MAPGA Professional Championship today and tomorrow at Trump National Golf Club, which is also a qualifier for the 2020 PGA Championship.

Jaacob Bowden hits his Sterling Irons single length irons on the Par 3 16th hole at Trump National Golf Club during the 2019 MAPGA Professional Championship

Golf with Wayne Rooney

In preparation for the MAPGA Professional Championship, I played a practice round at Trump National Golf Club. I don't follow soccer all that much, but it was still fun to play with Wayne Rooney and Steven Birbaum of DC United. Guess I'll have to start following the team, particularly since Wayne whipped out a that's what she said joke.

Steven Birnbaum, Jaacob Bowden, and Wayne Rooney play golf at Trump National Golf Club in preparation for Jaacob's 2020 PGA Championship Qualifier

Stroke Play Championship

At Spring Creek Golf Club in Zion Crossroads, VA for tomorrow's MAPGA Stroke Play Championship.

Golf Near Santa Fe, New Mexico

Staying in Santa Fe, New Mexico from July 18th-27th, 2019.

We checked out Meo Wolf…

Jaacob Bowden at Meo Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Caught some great thunderstorms…

Catching a great lightning storm at Rooftop Pizzeria in Santa Fe, New Mexico

I also got in quite a bit of golf while I was here.

1) First up was Las Campanas Golf Club - Sunrise Course. The ball really goes far at about 7,199 feet above sea level!

2) I got to play Towa Golf Club twice.

Towa Golf Club in Santa Fe, New Mexico

3) My favorite of the trip was at Black Mesa Golf Club, although it probably helps that I had my best round of the year thus far here.

Black Mesa Golf in Espanola, New Mexico

4) Lastly, I hit up Cochiti Golf Club.

Cochiti Golf Club in Cochiti, NM

On our arrival back in Washington, DC, we had a beautiful view of the Washington Monument, Reflection Pool, Capitol, and National Mall.

Beautiful view of the Washington Monument, National Mall, Capitol, and Reflection Pool

In Lisbon, Portugal

In Lisbon, Portugal from July 10th to 14th.

In Marshall, Indiana

In Marshall, Indiana from June 28th to 30th!

While I was there, I added another golf course to my list of courses that I've played, Turkey Run Golf Course! I'm now up to 229 courses!

In New York

In New York from June 4th to June 6th!

US Open Qualifying - Fox Run Golf Club

In St. Louis from May 2nd to 7th and finished T65th out of 82 in US Open qualifying at Fox Run Golf Club in Eureka, Missouri on May 6th.

US Open Qualifying Fox Run Golf Club

2019 US Open Qualifying at Fox Run Golf Club

2019 US Open Qualifying Fox Run Golf Club

In Detroit

In Detroit from April 3rd to 7th!

In Detroit

In Detroit from January 11th to 15th!

Michigan and St. Louis

In Michigan and St. Louis for the holidays from December 24th to January 2nd!

In the Miami Area

In the Miami area from December 19th to 22nd.

Jaacob Bowden goes out for a bike ride in Southern Florida with his wife and a few friends

In Indiana and Kentucky

In Indiana and Kentucky from September 14th to 17th, which included an outing at Salt Creek Golf Resort in Nashville, Indiana.

In Fire Island, New York

In Fire Island, New York from August 16th to 23rd.

2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis

Was hoping to be at this event as a player but I had to settle for going as a spectator this time. Still enjoyed being here though with my Dad in the city I grew up in!

2018-PGA-Championship-Bellerive-Country-Club

18Strong & BODITRAK - Welcome to the Lou

Had a great time at 4 Hands Brewing Company in St. Louis ahead of the PGA Championship. Thanks to BODITRAK Sports and 18Strong for hosting!

Jeff Pelizzaro, Jaacob Bowden, and Ryan McMullen at the 18Strong and BODITRAK event ahead of the 2018 PGA Championship

29th Annual St. Pius Golf Tournament

Shot 19-under to finish 2nd at the 29th Annual St. Pius Golf Tournament at Oak Valley Golf Course! Highlights included a 350-yard drive on the par-4 15th hole!

St. Pius Golf Tournament at Oak Valley Golf Course

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri from August 2nd to 10th.

St. Louis Arch

In Michigan and Ohio

In Michigan and Ohio from July 13th to 17th.

24 Holes At Golf & Country Club Zurich

24 holes at Golf & Country Club Zurich & a made eagle putt by Steve Thom is a nice way to wrap up this whirlwind golf trip.

Thanks André Bossert, the course reno is looking great! Good luck at the Swiss Seniors Open!

18 Holes at Golfclub Interlaken-Unterseen

Navigation legitimately taking us in circles, a fun golf outing of around 20 people, 3 bags of my Sterling Irons single length irons being played, shots being taken when birdies made, & a quick photo break on the Brienzersee at Hotel Chalet du Lac before heading back to base camp!

Jaacob Bowden at Golf Club Interlaken Unterseen in Interlaken, Switzerland

18 Holes at Schloss Langenstein - Der Country Club

143 mph ride on the German autobahn, 18 holes with friends in good weather, topped off with schnitzel! A fine day!

The clubhouse at Schloss Langenstein Der Country Club in Germany

18 Holes at Kingshill Golf Club

Already played 18 holes today at the British Open qualifier…but 18 more? Sure, why not!

British Open Qualifier Results

I had a bit of a tough break today at British Open qualifying at Wildernesse Golf Club. I woke up this morning with some allergic reaction and my left eye was half swollen shut. I tried to play anyway. Missed the cut but I did make an eagle (345-yard drive and 6-iron to inches) and made The Open website anyway!

Jaacob Bowden warms up on the driving range ahead of his tee time at the 2018 British Open qualifying at Wildernesse Golf Club in England

Thanks to Sterling IronsSwing Man GolfSnell Golf, Steve Thom, my lovely wife, and everyone else for the support!

Will give it a go again next time!

British Open Qualifier Practice Round

Another fine weather day in England with Steve Thom getting ready for The Open qualifying at Wildernesse Golf Club.

Steve Thom and Jaacob Bowden in front of the 18th green at Wildernesse Golf Club

Final practice round…done!

Jaacob Bowden gets in some final putting practice ahead of the British Open qualifier at Wildernesse Golf Club in England

Last bit of putting practice…done!

Jaacob Bowden leads off all competitors at the 2018 qualifying for The Open

First group off tomorrow at 7am!

18 Holes at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

Great weather on the course today with Steve Thom and nearly my 4th career hole-in-one.

Steve Thom tries to decide how he's going to play out of a bunker at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

Almost a hole in one at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club!

Never been to a golf club where knee high socks were required with shorts!

Jaacob Bowden pushes two Sterling Irons bags towards his ball in the rough at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

18 Hole at Prince's Golf Club

A few highlights of the fun round with Steve Thom at Prince's Golf Club…shorter swings keeping the ball under the wind, great bunker shots, etc.

Mine that was plugged in the wall of the bunker face we didn’t even think would come out, much less clear the lip and get close!

Par For 18 Holes At GolfClub Breitenloo

Slept about 45 minutes on the plane and went from baggage claim straight to the first tee but managed to still shoot par at Golfclub Breitenloo!

Jaacob Bowden watches his tee shot at GolfClub Breitenloo in Zurich, Switzerland

Two Sterling Irons golf bags over look a hole at Golf Club Breitenloo in Zurich, Switzerland

Off to Europe For Golf

Off to Switzerland, England, Spain, and Germany from June 20th to July 5th.

In Barnhart, Missouri

In Barnhart, Missouri from April 13th to 16th.

List of Golf Courses I've Played

***LAST UPDATED March 22nd, 2023***

Over Christmas, my Dad and I got to wondering what golf courses we've played.

I'm probably forgetting some, but here are the ones I can think of that I've played.

Australia
 
1.     Canberra International Golf Centre – Pitch & Putt
2.     Capital Public Golf Course
3.     Federal Golf Club
 
Bulgaria
 
4.     BlackSeaRama Golf & Villas
5.     Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort
6.     Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort         
 
Czech Republic
 
7.     Nova Amerika Golf & Country Club
 
Dubai
 
8.     Dubai Creek Golf & Yachy Club
9.     Emirates Golf Club – Faldo
10.  Emirates Golf Club – Majilis
11.  Jumeirah Golf Estates – Earth Course
 
England
 
12.  Kingshill Golf Club
13.  Pleasington Golf Club
14.  Prince’s Golf Club
15.  Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
16.  Sandy Lodge Golf Club
17.  Wildernesse Golf Club
18.  Woburn Golf Club – one of the three courses
 
France
 
19.  Golf Maison Blanche
 
Germany
 
20.  GC Hofgut Scheibenhardt
21.  Schloss Langenstein – Der Country Club
 
Italy
 
22.  Golf Brianza Country Club
23.  Golf Club Le Rovedine
24.  Golf Club Villa D’este
25.  Le Robinie Golf & Resort
 
Kenya
 
26.  Karen Country Club
 
Mexico
 
27.  Pacifico Course at the Four Seasons Golf Punta Mita
 
Morocco
 
28.  Amelkis
29.  Palm Golf Club Marrakech
30.  Palmeraie Resorts
31.  Ryads Al Maaden Medina & Golf Resort
32.  Samanah Golf Club
 
Portugal
 
33.  Lisbon Sports Club
34.  Praie D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort
35.  Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort
36.  West Cliffs Golf Course
 
Poland
 
37.  Rosa Private Golf Club
 
Scotland
 
38.  Cluny Activities – 9-hole golf
39.  Dundonald Links
40.  Kinghorn Golf Club
41.  Old Course at St. Andrews
 
Spain
 
42.  Aguilon Golf
43.  El Valle Golf
44.  Las Colinas Golf & Country Club
45.  Roda Golf
46.  Saurines De La Torre Golf
 
Switzerland
 
47.  Dolder Golf Club Zurich
48.  Golf & Country Club Bonmont
49.  Golf & Country Club Hittnau-Zurich
50.  Golf & Country Club Zurich
51.  Golf Club Alveneu Bad
52.  Golf Club Bad Ragaz
53.  Golf Club Cran-Sur-Sierre – The Jack Nicklaus Course
54.  Golf Club Cran-Sur-Sierre – The Severiano Ballesteros Course
55.  Golf Club Kussnacht Am RIgi
56.  Golf Club Lugano
57.  Golfclub Breitenloo
58.  Golfclub Interlaken - Unterseen
59.  Golf De Bonmont
60.  GolfMountain Engstligenalp Abelboden
61.  Golf Fricktal
62.  Golf Kyburg
63.  Golf Park Otelfingen – 18 hole
64.  Golf Park Otelfingen – 6 hole
65.  Golf Park Otelfingen – Par 3
66.  Golfplatz Rheinfelden
67.  Golf Sempachersee – Woodside
68.  Golfpark Thalwil – Par 3
69.  Golfclub Breitenloo
70.  Golfclubs Gams-Werdenberg
71.  Golfclub Unterengstringen
72.  Winterberg Golf Club
 
Turkey
 
73.  Lykia Links
74.  The Montgomerie Max Royal Golf Club
75.  Sueno Golf Club – Dunes
76.  Sueno Golf Club - Pines
 
United States
 
77.  Alabama – RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National – Lake Course
78.  Alabama – RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge
79.  Alaska – Settlers Bay Golf Course
80.  Arizona – Adobe Dam Family Golf Center
81.  Arizona – Anthem Golf & Country Club
82.  Arizona - Cave Creek Golf Course
83.  Arizona – San Pedro Golf Course
84.  Arizona – Southern Ridge Golf Course
85.  Arizona – TPC Scottsdale – Champions Course
86.  Arkansas – Thunder Bayou Golf Links (Hooters Tour)
87.  California – Bayonet
88.  California – Brookside Golf Club – CW Koiner Course
89.  California – Cascades Golf Club (closed)
90.  California – Coyote Creek Golf Club
91.  California – Del Monte Golf Course
92.  California – El Dorado Park Golf Course
93.  California – Empire Ranch Golf Club
94.  California – Goose Creek Golf Club
95.  California – Laguna Seca Golf Ranch
96.  California – Lakes at El Segundo
97.  California – Landmark Golf Club – South Course
98.  California – Landmark Golf Club – North Course
99.  California – Los Robles Greens
100.                 California – Los Serranos Country Club (Chino Hills Golf Course)
101.                 California – Los Verdes Golf Course
102.                 California – Lost Canyons – Sky Course
103.                 California – Lost Canyons – Shadow Course
104.                 California – Mccormick Ranch Golf Club
105.                 California – Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park
106.                 California – Pacific Grove Golf Links
107.                 California – Pebble Beach Golf Links
108.                 California – Peter Hay Golf Course
109.                 California – PGA of Southern California at Oak Valley – The Champions
110.                 California – PGA of Southern California at Oak Valley – The Legends
111.                 California – Poppy Hills Golf Course
112.                 California – Preserve Golf Club
113.                 California – Rancho Canada Golf Club – East
114.                 California – Rancho Canada Golf Club – West
115.                 California – Rancho Park Golf Course
116.                 California – Rancho Solano Golf Course
117.                 California – Recreation Park 9 Golf Course
118.                 California – Recreation Park 18 Golf Course
119.                 California – Roddy Ranch Golf Club (closed)
120.                 California – Rustic Canyon Golf Course
121.                 California – Shadow Lakes Golf Club
122.                 California – Simi Hills Golf Course
123.                 California – Sinaloa Golf Course
124.                 California – Skylinks at Long Beach Golf Course
125.                 California – Spyglass Hills Golf Course
126.                 California – Sterling Hills Golf Club
127.                 California – Tahquitz Creek – Legend Course
128.                 California – Tahquitz Creek – Resort Course
129.                 California – The Links at Spanish Bay
130.                 California – The Links at Victoria Golf Course
131.                 California – The Palms Golf Club
132.                 California – The Reserve at Spanos Park
133.                 California – Tierra Rejada Golf Club
134.                 California – Torrey Pines Golf Course – North Course
135.                 California – Turkey Creek Golf Club
136.                 California – Wood Ranch Golf Course
137.                 Colorado – Copper Creek Golf Course
138.                 Colorado – Dalton Ranch Golf Club
139.                 Colorado – Hillcrest Golf Club
140.                 Connecticut – Fairview Country Club
141.                 Connecticut – The Course at Yale
142.                 District of Columbia – Langston Golf Course & Driving Range
143.                 Florida – Black Bear Golf Club
144.                 Florida – Blue Monster Golf Course
145.                 Florida – Breakers West County Club Golf – Rees Jones Course
146.                 Florida – Miami Lakes Golf Club
147.                 Florida – Pam Beach Par 3 Golf Course
148.                 Florida – PGA National Resort – The Champion
149.                 Florida – PGA National Resoirt – The Palmer
150.                 Illinois – Annbriar Golf Course
151.                 Illinois – The Glen Club
152.                 Indiana – Morningstar Golf Club
153.                 Indiana – Salt Creek Golf Retreat & Overlook Conference Center
154.                 Indiana – The Fort Golf Course
155.                 Indiana – Turkey Run Golf Courses
156.                 Iowa – Westwood Golf Club
157.                 Kansas – Alvamar Country Club (now The Jayhawk Club)
158.                 Kansas - Falcon Ridge Golf Club
159.                 Kansas - Falcon Valley Golf Course
160.                 Kansas - Ironhorse Golf Club
161.                 Kansas - Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate
162.                 Kansas – Overland Park Golf Course – Sykes/Lady
163.                 Kansas - Smiley’s Golf Course
164.                 Kansas - Tomahawk Hills Golf Course
165.                 Maryland – Blue Mash Golf Club
166.                 Maryland – Baltimore Country Club
167.                 Maryland - Golf Club at South River
168.                 Maryland – Norbeck Country Club
169.                 Maryland – Northwest Golf Course
170.                 Maryland – The GC At South River
171.                 Maryland – The Links at Perry Cabin
172.                 Maryland – University of Maryland Golf Course
173.                 Michigan – Barton Hills Country Club
174.                 Michigan – Boyne Golf - The Highlands – Arthur Hills
175.                 Michigan – Boyne Golf – The Highlands – The Heather
176.                 Michigan – Cherry Creek Golf Course
177.                 Michigan – Dearborn Country Club
178.                 Michigan – Detroit Golf Club – North Course
179.                 Michigan – Detroit Golf Club – South Course
180.                 Michigan – Devil’s Ridge Golf Club
181.                 Michigan – Forest Lake Country Club
182.                 Michigan – Golden Hawk Golf Course & Banquets
183.                 Michigan – Greystone Golf Club & Banquet Center
184.                 Michigan – Heather Hills Golf Club
185.                 Michigan – Indianwood Golf & Country Club – Old Course
186.                 Michigan – Indianwood Golf & Country Club – New Course
187.                 Michigan – Lyon Oaks Golf Course
188.                 Michigan – Mulberry Hills Golf Club
189.                 Michigan – Oxford Hills
190.                 Michigan – Plum Hollow Country Club
191.                 Michigan – Prestwick Village Golf Club
192.                 Michigan – Rammler Golf Club
193.                 Michigan – Rattle Run Golf Course
194.                 Michigan – Sheperd’s Hollow Golf Club
195.                 Michigan – Sycamore Hills Golf Club
196.                 Michigan – The Orchards Golf Club
197.                 Michigan – TPC Michigan
198.                 Michigan – Travis Pointe Country Club
199.                 Mississippi – Dancing Rabbit Golf Club
200.                 Missouri – Bent Creek Golf Course
201.                 Missouri – Cajun Golf Course (closed)
202.                 Missouri - Cottonwood
203.                 Missouri – Crystal Highlands Golf Course
204.                 Missouri – Forest Park Golf Course
205.                 Missouri – Joachim Golf Club
206.                 Missouri – House Springs – 9-hole (closed) – My first golf course!
207.                 Missouri – Midway Golf Complex
208.                 Missouri – Missouri Bluffs Golf Club
209.                 Missouri – Pevely Farms Golf Club
210.                 Missouri – Pomme Creek Golf Course & Range
211.                 Missouri – Raintree Country Club
212.                 Missouri – Riverside Golf Club
213.                 Missouri – Ste Genevieve Golf Club
214.                 Missouri – The Highlands Golf & Tennis
215.                 Missouri – Tower Tee Golf
216.                 Missouri – Union Hills Golf Course
217.                 Nevada – Boulder Creek Golf Course
218.                 Nevada – Boulder City Golf Course
219.                 Nevada – D’Andrea Golf Club (closed)
220.                 Nevada – Desert Rose (Now Club at Sunrise)
221.                 Nevada – Eagle Valley Golf Course
222.                 Nevada – Falcon Ridge Golf Course
223.                 Nevada – Lakeridge Golf Course
224.                 New Jersey – Atlantic City Country Club
225.                 New Jersey - Ballyowen Golf Club
226.                 New Mexico – Black Mesa Golf Club
227.                 New Mexico – Cochiti Golf Club
228.                 New Mexico – Tawa Golf Club
229.                 New Mexico – The Club at Las Campanas – Sunrise Course
230.                 New York – Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Black
231.                 New York – Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Blue
232.                 New York – Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Red
233.                 New York – Country Club of Purchase
234.                 New York - Eisenhower Park Red Course
235.                 New York – Elmwood Country Club
236.                 New York – Forest Park Golf Course
237.                 New York – Harbor Links Golf Course
238.                 New York – Marine Park Golf Course
239.                 New York – Mosholu Golf Course
240.                 New York – North Hills Country Club
241.                 New York – Sands Point Golf Club
242.                 New York – Trump Golf Links Ferry Point
243.                 North Carolina – Currituck Golf Club
244.                 Ohio – Beechwood Golf Course – Woodland Course
245.                 Ohio – River Bend Golf Club (closed)
246.                 Ohio – Zoar Golf Club
247.                 Oregon – Bandon Dunes
248.                 Oregon – Old Macdonald
249.                 Texas – Golf Club of Houston
250.                 Texas – TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas
251.                 Virginia – Augustine Golf Club
252.                 Virginia – Ballyhack Golf Club
253.                 Virginia – Belle Haven Country Club
254.                 Virginia – The Cannon Club
255.                 Virginia – Dominion Valley Country Club
256.                 Virginia – Golden Eagle Golf Club
257.                 Virginia – Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – Gold Course
258.                 Virginia – Farmington Country Club
259.                 Virginia – Foundry Golf Club
260.                 Virginia – The Federal Club
261.                 Virginia – Independence Golf Club
262.                 Virginia - Kanawha
263.                 Virginia – Spring Creek Golf Club
264.                 Virginia – Trump National Golf Club
265.                 Virginia – Westfields Golf Club
266.                 West Virginia – Locust Hill Golf Club
 
Other Possible Courses / Can’t Verify Or Uncertain Of Names
 
267.                 Arrowhead
268.                 Camelback GC
269.                 Colorado – Highest Elevation Course
270.                 Germany – Bad Bellingen
271.                 Hawaii – Course Played on Honeymoon
272.                 Italy – Golf Rydercup with Markus Rath
273.                 Las Colinas
274.                 Michigan – Wedding Course
275.                 South Carolina - Myrtle Beach #1
276.                 South Carolina - Myrtle Beach #2
277.                 South Carolina - Myrtle Beach #3
278.                 South Carolina - Myrtle Beach #4
279.                 Orange Tree AZ


Which ones have you played?

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from December 26th to the 29th.

In Shawnee, Kansas

In Shawnee, Kansas from December 22nd to 26th.

In Midlothian, Virginia

In Midlothian, Virginia.

In Iceland

In Iceland from November 25th to the 28th.

In New York, New York

In New York, New York from October 27th to 29th.

In Nashville, Indiana

In Nashville, Indiana from September 15th to 17th.

In Fire Island, New York

In Fire Island, New York from August 17th to 24th.

In Charlottesville, Virginia

In Charlottesville, Virginia from August 13th to 16th.

In Roanoke, Virginia

In Roanoke, Virginia from July 18th to 22nd.

In Lake Orion, MIchigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from July 4th to the 8th.

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri from June 9th to 15th.

In North Carolina

In North Carolina from May 29th to June 1st.

In Switzerland and Italy

In Switzerland and Italy from April 10th to 20th.

In Coral Springs, Florida

In Coral Springs, Florida from January 27th to 30th.

1st Trip To The PGA Merchandise Show

2017 PGA Merchandise Show
I've been in the golf industry since 2003 and somehow I'm just now wrapping up my first trip to the PGA Merchandise Show.

Aside from the massive amount of equipment that's fun to look at and try…the thing I think I enjoyed the most was meeting "digital" friends in-person.

Here are some of my friends and colleagues I ran in to each day along with some products that stood out to me.

Sunday - Teaching & Coaching Summit

• David Edel - Founder of Edel Golf
• Matthew Rudy - Writer for Golf Digest

Monday - Teaching & Coaching Summit

• Michael Breed - Teacher and host of the Golf Fix
• Cameron McCormick - Coach to Jordan Spieth
• Dave Phillips - Co-founder of TPI
• Christopher Smith - Teacher and speedgolf world record holder

Tuesday – Demo Day

• John Marshall - Teacher and long driver
• Michael Napoleon – President Super Speed Golf
• Daniel Wengen – CEO of Iceblock Putter
• Peter Qvarfodt – Wishon Golf Sweden
• Jennifer Fresard – Wind and Sling
• Martin Chuck – Tour Striker
• Andrew Rice – Andrew Rice Golf
• Joseph Mayo - Teacher
• Bryson DeChambeau - PGA TOUR player, nice to finally meet him!
• Mike Schy – Bryson’s coach
• Jesper Parnevic - PGA TOUR player
• Garrett Holt - PGA professional
• Golf Board - fun product
• The PadCaster - cool product

Wednesday

• Mark Crossfield - teacher

Andy Horn (middle) watched a video by Mark Crossfield (left) about my Sterling Irons®

• Galvin Green - impressive product line
• Under Armour – Rand DuPriest - my section rep
• Shawn Clement - Teacher for Wisdom in Golf
• Edel Golf - tried out their single length Irons
• John Marshall - Teacher and Llong driver
• Paul Crawley – Net Return - great product
• Meandmygolf – Andy Proudman & Piers Ward

Jaacob Bowden (middle) with MeAndMyGolf's Andy Proudman and Piers Ward

• Steve Hopkins - UFO Tour Golf
• Shaun Webb - coach
• Landon Gentry - long driver
• Paul Howell – long driver
• Mike Dobbyn – world long drive champion
• Tim Burke - world long drive champion
• Josh and Jen Huelsing meeting and dinner - high school friends
• Foresight Quad - great launch monitor

Thursday

• Matt Adams - PGA TOUR radio
• Michael Breed - Teacher and host of the Golf Fix
• Jay McGrath – real feel golf mats
• Club Glove Golf - nice products
• Rick Shiels & Peter Finch - teachers

Peter Finch, Jaacob Bowden ,and Rick Shiels chat at the PGA Merchandise Show

• David Mobley - world long drive champion
• Piers Ward Andy Proudman - teachers
• Edel Golf - I went through putter fitting
• Matt Lockey and Mark Crossfield - teachers
• Fredrik Tuxen - CEO and founder of Trackman

In Orlando, Florida

In Orlando, Florida for the PGA Merchandise Show from January 21st to 26th.

In Nicargua

In Nicaragua from December 26th to January 3rd.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from December 24th to 25th.

In Washington, DC

In Washington, DC from December 7th to 16th.

In Nashville, Indiana

In Nashville, Indiana from October 19th to 24th.

In Chicago, Illinois

In Chicago, Illinois from October 15th to 18th.

Pre-Event Interview - Pace of Change Podcast - Speedgolf World Championships

Check out my pre-event interview for the Pace of Change Podcast at the 2016 Speedgolf World Championships at The Glen Club in Chicago.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from September 20th to 30th.

In Durango, Colorado

In Durango, Colorado from September 4th to 10th.

In Fire Island, New York

In Fire Island, New York from August 14th to 20th.

In Michigan

In Michigan from August 3rd to 7th.

In Boston, Massachusetts

In Boston, Massachusetts from June 22nd to 26th.

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri from June 16th to 21st.

In Washington, DC

In Washington, DC from May 21st to 28th

In New York and New Jersey

In New York and New Jersey from April 20th to May 8th.

In Washington, DC

In Washington, DC from March 30th to April 9th.

In Nicargua

In Nicargua from January 16th to the 30th.

In Florida

In Florida from January 8th to 15th.

In Shawnee, Kansas

In Shawnee, Kansas from December 28th to 30th.

In Barnhart, Missouri

In Barnhart, Missouri from December 23rd to the 27th.

In Washington, DC

In Washington, DC from December 20th to 21st.

In Florida

In Florida from October 11th to 17th.

In Indiana

In Indiana from September 17th to 21st.

In Fresno, California

In Fresno, California from August 27th to September 1st.

In Michigan

In Michigan from August 20th to 24th.

In England and Scotland

In England and Scotland from June 21st to July 2nd.

Krank Golf in Phoenix, Arizona

In Phoenix, Arizona from March 23rd to March 27th.

During the trip, I visited Krank Golf to get fitted for a couple drivers.

Have a look at clips from the trip below:

In New York

In New York from February 1st to March 22nd.

In Zurich, Switzerland

In Zurich, Switzerland from January 15th to 21st.

In New York

In New York from December 31st to January 14th.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion from December 23rd to 30th.

In New York

In New York from November 18th to December 22nd.

In Barnhart, Missouri

In Barnhart, Missouri from November 13th to 17th.

In New York

In New York from October 20th to November 12th.

Golf Mountain in Abelboden, Switzerland

Jaacob Bowden plays Golf Mountain in Abelboden, Switzerland

Played golf today at GolfMountain in Abelboden, Switzerland. The course is only open about 6 weeks each year and is accessible only by gondola or helicopter.

Here are some more pictures on my Facebook page.

In Davos, Switzerland

In Davos, Switzerland from August 24th to 25th.

In BlackSeaRama, Bulgaria

In BlackSeaRama, Bulgaria from July 15th to 20th.

BlackSeaRama Pro-Am in Bulgaria

Jaacob Bowden tees off during the BlackSeaRama ProAm at Thracian Cliffs in Bulgaria in 2014

Played in the BlackSeaRama ProAm in Bulgaria on the Black Sea from July 15th-19th.

I over cut my drive here on this intimidating looking tee shot, but fortunately I was safe in the right bunker.

Thracian Cliffs is an amazing and very challenging golf course right on the Black Sea.

In Crans Montana, Switzerland

In Crans Montana, Switzerland from June 18th to 22nd.

In Barnhart, Missouri

In Barnhart, Missouri from June 1st to June 16th.

In Shawnee, Kansas

In Shawnee, Kansas from May 27th to May 31st.

In Barnhart, Missouri

In Barnhart, Missouri from May 23rd to 26th.

In Shawnee, Kansas

In Shawnee, Kansas from May 20th to 22nd.

In Newton, Iowa

In Newton, Iowa from May 18th to 19th.

In Shawnee, Kansas

In Shawnee, Kansas from May 16th to 17th.

In Wasilla, Alaska

In Wasilla, Alaska from May 11th to 15th.

In Paris, France

In Paris, France.

In Bangkok, Thailand

In Bangkok, Thailand from April 22nd to 25th.

In Siem Reap, Cambodia

In Siem Rea, Cambodia from April 18th to 21st.

In Krabi, Thailand

In Krabi, Thailand from April 12th to 17th.

In Singapore

In Singapore from April 5th to 11th.

In Orlando, Florida

In Orlando, Florida from February 1st to 5th.

In Geneva, Switzerland

In Geneva, Switzerland from December 14th to 15th.

Teaching the Swiss PGA - Swing Speed Training

Jaacob Bowden teaches a class on swing speed training to the Swiss PGA in 2013

Taught a continuing education class on “Swing Speed Training” for the Swiss PGA.

Check out the photos.

In Durango, Colorado

In Durango, Colorado from October 28th to 31st.

Visiting Tom Wishon To Discuss My Single Length Irons Project Vision

Spent the last few days with Tom Wishon talking about bringing my single length irons project vision to reality

Spent a the last few days (October 28th-30th) in Durango, CO with my good friend Tom Wishon of Wishon Golf to discuss collaborating on a single length irons project.

There are some really cool pics from the visit here.

In Bandon, Oregon

In Bandon, Oregon from October 24th to 27th.

In Los Angeles and San Diego, California

In Los Angeles and San Diego, California from October 18th to 23rd.

My 412-Yard Drive

Had a 412-yard drive on the 466-yard 16th hole at Rustic Canyon Golf Course in Moorpark, CA.

In Las Vegas, Nevada

In Las Vegas, Nevada from October 15th to 17th.

In Romania

Jaacob Bowden & Jennifer Giroux in Romania in 2013

In Italy and Romania with my wife from August 30th to September 2nd.

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis from July 24th to August 6th.

Training David Gossett in St. Louis

Doing some swing speed training with PGA TOUR winner David Gossett today in St. Louis

At the First Tee Driving Range outside of St. Louis helping David Gossett on his swing speed.

Hitting Drives To Raise Money For St. Pius X High School

Hitting drives at Union Hills Golf Course to raise money for St. Pius X High School

Hitting drives as the Pro on #11 at Union Hills Golf Course to benefit my alma mater, St. Pius X High School in Festus, MO.

Shaved Head For Dad's Cancer

Jaacob Bowden shaved his head in support of his Dad's successful cancer treatement and recovery

Shaved my head in support of my Dad’s successful cancer treatment and recovery.

In Flint, Detroit, Dayton, Cincinatti, and Louisville

In Flint, Detroit, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Louisville.

Swing Speed Training Clinic at Flint Golf Club

Jaacob Bowden puts on a swing speed training clinic for the membership at Flint Golf Club in 2013

Putting on a swing speed training clinic at Flint Golf Club.

Eastern Open - Speedgolf

Jaacob Bowden awaits teeing off at the charity event at Kanawah Golf Club in conjunction wtih the Eastern Open

Was in Richmond Virginia from June 26th to July 1st participating as a Pro in a speedgolf event at Kanawah Golf Club in conjunction with the Eastern Open from June 27th-30th in order to raise money for the First Tee of Richmond.

A nice crowd turned up.

Next up on the first tee is me!

More pics from both events are here.

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri from June 18th to 25th.

Paris Trip - Eiffel Tower, French Open, Etc

Jaacob Bowden & Jennifer Giroux lay next to the Eiffel Tower in 2013

With my wife for a romantic get-a-way from May 25th-28th in Paris, France…Eiffel Tower, French Open, etc.

Photos from the trip are here.

In Paris, France

In Paris, France from May 25th to 28th.

Golf Outing in Kussnacht, Switzerland

Kussnacht-Golf-Outing

At a golf outing in Kussnacht, Switzerland.

Dubai Golf

Jaacob-Bowden-Emirates-Golf-Club

I’m back from a golf trip to Dubai from February 25th to March 2nd.

To see 39 of the pics from the trip, click here.

In Michigan and Missouri

In Michigan and Missouri from December 17th to January 1st.

The Leader - Swing & Sprint

While in St. Louis, it was a nice surprise to open up a local newspaper and find this article in the Leader.

Jaacob-Bowden-The-Leader-12-27-2012

In New York, California, & Oregon

In New York, California, and Oregon from October 10th-25th.

5th Place Finish Speedgolf World Championships

Jaacob Bowden makes a putt on his way to a 5th place finish at the 2012 Speedgolf World Championships at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Photo Courtesy - Wood Sabold

Finished 5th at the Speed Golf World Championships at Bandon Dunes from October 18th-21st!

Check out more photos here.

Swing Speed Training Clinic- Golf Club Bad Alvaneu

Jaacob Bowden hosted a swing speed training clinic at Bad Alvaneu

Hosting a swing speed training clinic at Golf Club Bad Alvaneu.

In Milan, Venice, Innsbrook, & Bavaria

Traveling through Zurich, Milan, Venice, Innsbrook (Austria), and Bavaria (Germany) from September 4th-15th.

Omega European Masters

Omega-European-Masters-2012

At the European Tour's Omega European Masters in Crans Montana, Switzerland.

The above pic is my view from the putting green.

Pro-Am + Golf in Crans Montana, Switzerland

In Crans Montana, Switzerland for a Pro-Am and other golf activities from June 19th-24th at Golf Club Cran-Sur-Sierre.

Pro-Am At Golf & Country Club de Maison Blanche

In France from June 17th-18th for a Pro-Am at Golf & Country Club de Maison Blanche.

Pro-Am at Golf & Country Club de Bonmont

Near Geneva from May 21st-22nd for a Pro-Am at Golf & Country Club de Bonmont.

Australia - Melbourne & Canberra

A kangaroo on the course at Federal Golf Course in Canberra, Australia

In Melbourne and Canberra, Australia from January 22nd - February 6th for the Australian Open (tennis) and some golf teaching. I did get to play a little…highlights included an eagle on #1 at Federal in Canberra and a 402-yard drive (been awhile since I had once over 4 bills) on #10.

Photos from the Australian Open are here.

Lake Orion - Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from December 29th to January 3rd.

In Kettering, Ohio

In Kettering, Ohio from December 26th to 28th.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from December 23rd to 25th.

In New York

In New York from December 19th to 22nd.

In Houston, Texas

In Houston, Texas from November 19th to 22nd.

In Dallas, Texas

In Dallas, Texas from November 17th to 19th at Adams Golf and Sellinger's Power Golf.

In Austin, Texas

In Austin, Texas at Edel Golf.

In Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, & Houston

In Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Houston from September 22nd to October 9th.

In Budapest, Hungary

In Budapest, Hungary from September 8th to 11th.

In Crans Montana, Switzerland

In Crans Montana, Switzerland from June 16th to 19th.

In Lake Orion, Michigan and Kettering, Ohio

In Lake Orion, Michigan and Kettering, Ohio from April 3rd to 28th.

In Marrakech, Morocco

In Marrakech, Morocco from March 3rd to 19th for a two-week teaching trip.

In New York, Michigan, Ohio, and California

In New York, Michigan, Ohio, and California from December 18th to February 7th.

In Paris, France

In Paris, France from October 15th to 17th.

In St. Andrews, Scotland

In St. Andrews, Scotland from October 11th to 15th to play the Old Course.

In Crans Montana, Switzerland

Made the cut in a tournament in Crans Montana, Switzerland from June 16th to 20th.

In Barnhart, Missouri

In Barnhart, Missouri from May 26th to June 11th.

In Shawnee, Kansas

In Shawnee, Kansas from May 8th to 24th.

In Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, California from April 24th to May 7th.

In Marrakech, Morocco

In Marrakech, Morocco from February 20th to March 8th.

In Belek, Turkey

In Belek, Turkey from January 16th to February 13th.

In Seville, Spain

In Seville, Spain from December 18th to 31st.

In Northern Italy

In Northern, Italy from December 9th to 10th golfing with some pro friends.

In Munich, Germany

In Munich, Germany from November 5th to 6th.

In Gams, Switzerland

At a putting clinic in Gams, Switzerland with Geoff Mangum and Simon Hilton.

In Lucerne, Switzerland

Hiking Pilatus n Lucerne, Switzerland.

In Crans Montana, Switzerland

In Crans Montana, Switzerland from June 17th to 21st.

In Bad Bellingen, Germany

In Bad Bellingen, Germany from May 20th to 24th.

In Lucerne, Switzerland

In Lucerne, Switzerland from April 25th to 29th.

In Belek, Turkey

In Belek, Turkey from January 17th to February 8th.

Made the cut in the Sueno Dunes Classic with a 71-68.

In Fresno, California

In Fresno, California from January 5th to 12th to visit family and to have Ric Moore work on my golf equipment.

In Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, CA, from January 1st to 4th to sell the car and move out of our Marina Del Rey home.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from December 28th to 31st.

In Kettering, Ohio

In Kettering, Ohio from December 24th to 27th visiting family for the holidays.

In Dallas, Texas

In Dallas, Texas from September 30th to October 7th for a golf outing.

In Scotland and England

In Scotland and England from September 6th to 15th.

In Berlin, Germany

In Berlin, Germany from July 23rd to 25th for Barack Obama's speech.

In Poland

In Poland from July 14th to 21st. Made the cut in the Poland Open.

In Los Angeles, Phoenix, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City

In Los Angeles, Phoenix, Kansas City, St. Louis and Oklahoma City from May 12th to June 17th.

In Jaromer, Czech Republic

In Jaromer, Czech Republic from May 3rd to 7th.

In Luzern, Switzerland

In Luzern, Switzerland from April 25th to 30th.

In Karlsruhe, Switzerland

In Luzern, Switzerland from May 25th to 30th.

In Nairobi, Kenya

In Nairobi, Kenya from March 3rd to 9th to play in my first PGA-sanctioned tournament.

In Phoenix, Arizona

Jaacob-Bowden-Arizona-Golfer-Article

In Phoenix, Arizona from October 30th to November 3rd.

Put on a clinic in Scottsdale, was featured in the Arizona Golfer, and did a TV spot on Good Day Arizona with Chris Akard.

In Monterey, California

In Monterey, California from October 25th to 29th.

In Boulder City, Nevada

In Boulder City, Nevada from October 19th to 24th.

In Carmel and Pebble Beach, California

In Carmel and Pebble Beach, California from October 9th to 18th.

Mike Austin Swing Clinic in St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri from October 5th to 7th to put on a Mike Austin golf swing clinic.

378 Yards in World Long Drive Championship District Qualifying

In Mesquite, Nevada from September 10th to 16th…advanced to 4th round of Districts (D2) at the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships - best drive was 378 yards.

355 Yards in World Long Drive Championships District Qualifying

In Phoenix, Arizona from September 5th to 9th…advanced to 4th round of Districts (D3) at the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships- best drive was 355 yards.

In Lake Orion, MIchigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from August 18th to September 4th.

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri from July 31st to August 12th.

58 Under Par & 18th at First Piggy Open

In Pinetop and Sedona, Arizona on July 11th and 14th.

Shot 58 under par (294) and finished 18th at the First Piggy Open (professional miniature golf) in Pinetop and Sedona, AZ.

421-Yard Win in World Long Drive Championship Qualifier

Won a Local Qualifier for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships in Warner Springs, CA with a grid-record and personal competitive best drive of 421 yards.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from June 20th to 26th for our wedding celebration (we were officially married in Maui on September 1st, 2006) with our families.

In Las Vegas, Nevada

In Las Vegas, Nevada from June 4th to 8th.

350 Yards in World Long Drive Championship Local Qualifier

In Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona from June 1st to 3rd…advanced through local qualifying for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships with a 350-yard drive at Lone Tree Golf Club in Chandler, AZ.

In Temecula, California

In Temecula, California from May 18th to 20th.

In Shawnee, Kansas

In Shawnee, Kansas from April 20th to 22nd.

In West Palm Beach, Florida

In West Palm Beach from December 27th to January 3rd.

In Kettering, Ohio

In Kettering, Ohio from December 24th to 27th.

4-Under for 9 Holes and a 71

Shot 31-40=71 in a small tournament in Salinas, CA. The 31 (-4) was a personal and tournament best for 9 holes, the 71 was a tournament best for 18 holes, and had an eagle on the par-5 9th hole.

In Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, California from November 16th to 18th.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from October 16th to November 1st.

361 Yards in World Long Drive District Qualifier

In Mesquite, Nevada from September 13th to 17th.

Finished T18th (best drive 361 yards) out of 74 competitors in Mesquite, NV at the Districts for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships. The Top-7 advanced to the World Championships.

Married In Maui, Hawaii

In Maui, Hawaii from September 1st to 7th for private wedding and honeymoon!!! Family/friend reception TBD...

WASHTO Conference in Waikiki, Hawaii

In Waikiki, Hawaii from August 26th to 31st for the 2006 WASHTO Conference.

374 Yards in World Long Drive Championship Local Qualifying

Hit a 374-yard drive in Alviso, CA trying to win a Local Qualifier for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships.

350 Yards in World Long Drive Championship Local Qualifying

Hit a 350-yard drive in Pleasanton, CA trying to win a Local Qualifier for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships.

370 Yards in World Long Drive Championships Local Qualifying

Hit a 370-yard drive in Pleasanton, CA trying to win a Local Qualifier for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships.

331 Yards to Advance in World Long Drive Championship Qualifying

Decided to give the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships a go again. Advanced through local qualifying in Pleasanton, CA with a 331-yard drive!

In New York & Brooklyn

In New York and Brooklyn from June 3rd to 20th.

In Kansas City, Kansas

In Kansas City, Kansas from May 23rd to 30th.

In Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, California from May 15th to 21st.

JILS FWD Trade Show in Atlanta, Georgia

In Atlanta, Georgia from April 29th to May 2nd for a trade show for JILS FWD.

In New York & Brooklyn

In New York and Brooklyn from April 16th to 26th.

In Washington, DC

In Washington, DC from April 13th to 16th.

In New York and Brooklyn

In New York and Brooklyn from March 23rd to April 3rd.

In Las Vegas, Nevada

In Las Vegas, Nevada from March 11th to 14th.

Made Two 50 Foot Putts To Win Competition

In Los Angeles, California from February 12th to March 11th.

Made two 50' foot putts to win a putting contest at the Long Beach Convention Center!

In New York and Brooklyn

In New York and Brooklyn from February 2nd to 11th.

In San Francisco, California

In San Francisco, California from December 31st to January 1st celebrating New Years with Jen.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from December 24th to 25th for Christmas.

73 in Tournament

Shot 73 in 1-day tournament in Folsom, California at Empire Ranch Golf Club.

Ranch Sitting in Utah

In Utah ranch-sitting from September 3rd to 10th.

-3 After 12 at Southern Ridge Golf Course

In Laveen, Arizona. Was -3 after 12 holes before quitting for dark at Southern Ridge Golf Course.

Hooters Tour in Arkansas & Mississippi

Road trip to Arkansas and Mississippi for two Hooter Tour events at Thunder Bayou Golf Links and Dancing Rabbit Golf Club!

In Los Angeles, California

Driving to Los Angeles, California for work with Dan Shauger, a magazine interview, and a wedding from July 26th to August 1st.

Movie Filming Road Trip to Oklahoma City

Road trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from July 21st to 25th for movie filming.

In Lake Orion, Michigan

In Lake Orion, Michigan from July 1st to 5th with my girlfriend Jen.

In Los Angeles, Pebble Beach, and Las Vegas

In Los Angeles, Pebble Beach, and Las Vegas from June 9th to 18th to put on a golf seminar, visit my girlfriend Jen, and visit a potential golf sponsor and movie investor.

Drove 418-Yard Green at Boulder Creek

Drove the 418-yard par-4 5th hole with a GPS-measured 404-yard drive at Boulder Creek Golf Club (Coyote Run) in Boulder City, Nevada outside of Las Vegas.

In Las Vegas, Nevada

In Las Vegas, Nevada from March 12th to 18th.

Tournament at Bayonet in Seaside, California

In a 1-day tournament at Bayonet Golf Course in Seaside, CA.

First Tournament Eagle & 9 Holes Under Par

Shot 76 (triple at the last hole) at a one-day tournament at Rancho Solano Golf Course in Fairfield, CA. Had first tournament eagle on the first hole. Shot -1 on the front, first tournament 9-hole round under par.

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri from January 8th to 14th visiting my parents.

Hooters Tour Event in Orlando

In Orlando, Florida from December 31st to January 8th for my first Hooters Tour event at Black Bear Golf Club.

3-Day Tournament at Landmark Golf Club

In Indio, California from December 9th to 14th for a 3-day tournament at Landmark Golf Club.

Putting On My 1st Golf Clinic

Putting on my first golf seminar in Houston, Texas from October 20th to 26th with my coach, Dan Shauger.

Atthending PSI Seminars Principia

In Clearlake Oaks, California for PSI Seminars Principia from October 2nd to 13th.

My CBS Interview About Mike Austin in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, California for an interview with ABS about Mike Austin.

1-Day Tournament at Napa Golf Club

In Napa, California for a 1-day tournament at Napa Golf Club.

My Brother Aeron's Wedding

In Kansas City, Kansas from September 1st to 8th for my brother Aeron's wedding.

3 Tournaments in Reno, Nevada

In Reno, Nevada from August 12th to 17th for three 1-day tournaments at D'Andrea Golf Club, Lakeridge Golf Course, and Eagle Valley Golf Course.

2 Tournaments in LA & Dan Shauger Videos

In Los Angeles, California from July 22nd to 27th for two small tournaments at Los Serranos Country Club and Simi Hills Golf Course, to help Dan Shauger with his golf instructional video, and to check out the first cut of golf instructional DVD!

In Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, California from June 20th to 24th.

Filming Seven Mummies in Tucson, Arizona

In Tucson, Arizona from May 21st to June 19th to work on the set of Seven Mummies.

Check out some of the pics in this Facebook album.

Dan Shauger & My Instruction Video

In Los Angeles, California from May 7th to 16th to tape Dan Shauger's instructional video and shoot my own personal instructional video.

Pepsi Tour & Documentary

In Palm Springs, San Diego, and Los Angeles, California from March 22nd to May 2nd for a Pepsi Tour event at Tahquitz Creek, visiting friends, and taping part of a documentary.

Meeting Up With Dan Boever in Fresno, California

In Fresno, California from April 16th to 17th to meet up with long driver and golf entertainer Dan Boever.

Long Drivers of America Q-School

In Dallas, Texas from March 31st to April 2nd for the Long Drivers of America Q-School.

PSI Men's Leadership Seminar

Attended a 10-day PSI Men's Leadership Seminar on a ranch in Clearlake Oaks, California from March 12th to 22nd.

PSI-7 in Clearlake Oaks, California

In Clearlake Oaks, California from January 11th to 17th to attend the 7-day PSI-7 personal growth seminar.

In Kansas City, St. Louis, and Dayton, Ohio

In Kansas City, St. Louis, and Dayton, Ohio visiting family for the holidays.

PSI Basic in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, California from December 11th to 14th to attend a PSI Basic personal development seminar.

Long Drivers of America Tour Event

In Sacramento, California. Got the flu and missed qualifying for the Long Drivers of America Tour event by 1 spot. :-(

395 Yards in Oklahoma Long Drive Competition

Set a new personal and competitive record for longest drive in a grid or fairway by blasting a ball 395 yards in an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma long driving contest!!

Won Pinnacle Distance Challenge 381 Yards

Finished 1st (381 yards in grid - 3 balls) out of 124 competitors in the Pinnacle Distance Challenge in St. Louis, MO!

330 Yards - 4th Out of 40 Competitors

Finished 4th (331 yards in grid - 6 balls) out of ~40 competitors in a Goodyear, AZ long driving contest.

Month Long Golf Trip

Beginning a month-long long distance contest road trip to Phoenix, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, and Houston.

Turning Pro - Finished 2nd ALDA

After 6 months of hard work, I've decided to turn pro for long drive!!!

Finished 2nd (655 yards - best 2 drives in grid - 6 balls) in an ALDA sponsored long drive contest at Lone Tree Golf Club in Chandler, AZ!

1st Long Drive Competition - 342 Yards

Finished 8th (342 yards in the grid - winner at 367 yards) out of over 100 competitors in my first long drive contest in Phoenix, Arizona!!!

In Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri

In Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri to visit family and friends from May 1st to 14th.

Headed to California

Packed up in Kansas City on December 15th and headed out to Simi Valley, California through December 20th to start my golf training on January 1st. Did a little site-seeing on the way.

In St. Louis, Missouri

In St. Louis, Missouri for an early Christmas.