JAACOB BOWDEN
2009
In Seville, Spain
December 31, 2009 12:00 Filed in: Travel
In Seville, Spain from December 18th to 31st.
SwingManGolf.com with Jaacob Bowden
December 19, 2009 13:58 Filed in: Golf Podcasts
Listen to Jaacob's interview with Fred Greene on Episode #209 of Golf Smarter Podcasts below:
Show Notes:
"Jaacob Bowden is a golf instructor and writer who is also the subject of a documentary called "Chasing The Dream" about a couple of athletes in different sports who are trying to make the big time. Right now Jaacob is working to qualify for the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach and the 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews. This call was recorded via Skype as Jaacob is currently based in Zurich, Switzerland. Jaacob also talks about the difference between swinging hard and swinging fast and how every golfer can achieve great distance and accuracy by eliminating tension in their setup and swing."
In Northern Italy
December 10, 2009 12:00 Filed in: Travel
In Northern, Italy from December 9th to 10th golfing with some pro friends.
Universal Golf Magazine & Christoph Gunther
November 23, 2009 09:53 Filed in: Miscellaneous
Take a look at my featured video and interview with Professional Golfer Christoph Gunter in the current issue of Universal Golf Magazine.
In Munich, Germany
November 06, 2009 12:02 Filed in: Travel
In Munich, Germany from November 5th to 6th.
In Gams, Switzerland
October 04, 2009 12:03 Filed in: Travel
At a putting clinic in Gams, Switzerland with Geoff Mangum and Simon Hilton.
Universal Golf Magazine Featured Videos
September 30, 2009 09:56 Filed in: Miscellaneous
Be sure to check out my two featured videos in this month's issue of Universal Golf Magazine.
Charity Run in Greifenseelauf Half Marathon
September 19, 2009 09:57 Filed in: Miscellaneous
Ran with “Run for Good” (sponsored by Adidas) for charity in the Greifenseelauf half marathon.
Swiss-American Golf Championships
September 05, 2009 10:05 Filed in: Miscellaneous
Hit tee shots for charity at the Swiss-American Golf Championships.
ESPN Golf Talk Radio
Was a guest on ESPN Golf Talk Radio!!!
Show Notes:
In 2003, Jaacob Bowden was living in Kansas City working as a computer engineer in the corporate world. Uninspired in his daily work and realizing that playing golf gave him tremendous satisfaction, Jaacob traded in his corporate career to pursue the dream of becoming a Professional Golfer. This journey has since taken Jaacob from being an average golfer who typically drove the ball 220-275 to scratch golfer and long-drive champion.
While Jaacob's long-term goal is to play on the PGA Tour, he has made considerable strides in a relatively short amount of time. In 2003, after working with distinguished golf instructors Dan Shauger and Mike Austin, Jaacob won the Pinnacle Distance Challenge with a televised drive of 381-yards and he has also since hit a grid-record 421-yard drive at a RE/MAX World Long Drive Local Qualifier in Temecula, California.
His athletic ability coupled with his insatiable appetite to learn every aspect of the game has made him not only a respected player but an incredible teacher as well. As a result, he brings perspective and experience that uniquely relates to both the average and professional golfer. Through his own training Jaacob has explored and tested a variety of techniques and training aids - the most recent of which involves researching swing speed training. His personal efforts to increase his own swing speed - and thus hit bigger drives - has made Jaacob one of the foremost experts on speed training in the world.
Jaacob continues to train and prepare for golf tournaments and long drive events while furthering his knowledge of golf and swing speed.
Podcast
In Crans Montana, Switzerland
June 21, 2009 12:05 Filed in: Travel
In Crans Montana, Switzerland from June 17th to 21st.
In Bad Bellingen, Germany
May 24, 2009 12:06 Filed in: Travel
In Bad Bellingen, Germany from May 20th to 24th.
In Lucerne, Switzerland
April 29, 2009 12:07 Filed in: Travel
In Lucerne, Switzerland from April 25th to 29th.
In Belek, Turkey
February 08, 2009 12:08 Filed in: Travel | Tournaments
In Belek, Turkey from January 17th to February 8th.
Made the cut in the Sueno Dunes Classic with a 71-68.
Made the cut in the Sueno Dunes Classic with a 71-68.
In Fresno, California
January 12, 2009 12:09 Filed in: Travel
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
January 04, 2009 12:10 Filed in: Travel
In Los Angeles, CA, from January 1st to 4th to sell the car and move out of our Marina Del Rey home.