JAACOB BOWDEN
Professional Golfer
Tournaments
T-76th at Michigan PGA Professional Championship
August 18, 2022 12:35
Finished T-76th at the Michigan PGA Professional Championship from August 15-17th, 2022 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!
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-59th at PGA TOUR's Rocket Mortgage Classic Pre-Qualifier
July 21, 2022 21:58
Finished T-59th at the PGA TOUR's Rocket Mortgage Classic Pre-Qualifier on July 21st, 2022 at Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Wixom, Michigan.
Many thanks to the sponsors of the event Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel and Grand Traverse Resort & Spa!
Many thanks to the sponsors of the event Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel and Grand Traverse Resort & Spa!
T-43rd at Midwest Golf & Turf Pro-Am
July 19, 2022 14:07
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!
Many thanks to the sponsors of the event Midwest Golf and Turf and Caesar's Sportsbook & Casino!
T-11th at Forest Lake Pro-Am
June 28, 2022 12:57
Finished T-13th with our team and T-11th amongst the Pros in the Michigan PGA Eastern Chapter's Forest Lake Pro-Am at Forest Lake Country Club on June 28th in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Many thanks to the sponsors of the event, including Trion Solutions, Midwest Golf and Turf, EZ Got, Intelligent Office, Money Pickle, Motor City Casino, Cushman, Help Financial, and PXG Detroit!
Many thanks to the sponsors of the event, including Trion Solutions, Midwest Golf and Turf, EZ Got, Intelligent Office, Money Pickle, Motor City Casino, Cushman, Help Financial, and PXG Detroit!
T-106th at Adidas State Pro-Am
June 08, 2022 10:49
Finished T-106th with our team in the Michigan PGA's Adidas State Pro-Am at the Boyne Highlands Hills and Heather Courses on June 6th and 7th in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
25th at Michigan PGA - Eastern Chapter - The Orchards Golf Club Pro-Am
May 09, 2022 12:10
Finished 25th with our team in the Michigan PGA's Eastern Chapter Pro-Am at The Orchards Golf Club in Washington, Michigan.
66th at US Open - Local Qualifier - The Orchards Golf Club
May 03, 2022 21:18
Finished T-66th in the cold and rainy US Open - Local Qualifier held at The Orchards Golf Club in Washington, Michigan.
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\T-56th at Yamaha Golf Cars Plus / Sterling Cut Glass Pro - Pro Championship presented by Blue Tees Golf
May 02, 2022 23:03
Finished T-56th in the Yamaha Golf Cars Plus / Sterling Cut Glass Pro Pro Championship Presented by Blue Tees Golf at Barton Hills Country Club and Travis Pointe Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Michigan PGA Eastern Chapter Tournament at Lyon Oaks
April 11, 2022 21:03
Played in the Michigan PGA's Eastern Chapter tournament at Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Wixom, Michigan.
109th at 2021 Michigan PGA Professional Championship
August 17, 2021 18:42
Finished 109th at the Michigan PGA Professional Championship hosted at Prestwick Village Golf Club in Highland, Michigan.
The event is a qualifier for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic and also a sectional qualifier for the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club.
Watch Jaacob play the front nine holes during Round 2 in the video below.
The event is a qualifier for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic and also a sectional qualifier for the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club.
Watch Jaacob play the front nine holes during Round 2 in the video below.
U.S. Open Qualifying And Learning From A "Bad" Round
June 24, 2021 20:08
Be sure to check out my latest article for GolfWRX titled "U.S. Open qualifying and learning from a "bad" round".
Confirmed for US Open Qualifying
February 24, 2021 11:53
Confirmed for qualifying for the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines!
Maryland Open
August 26, 2020 13:45
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
August 18, 2020 20:37
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
July 27, 2020 14:48
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.
Panace Life Sciences MAPGA Stroke Play
June 29, 2020 12:45
Matt Miskelly & Companies Team Championship
October 29, 2019 09:36
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.
Norbeck Community Pro-Am
October 07, 2019 14:57
In Irvington, VA on October 6th-7th, 2019 to play in the Norbeck Community Pro-Am.
Playing in the MAPGA Professional Championship
September 17, 2019 15:18
Playing in the MAPGA Professional Championship today and tomorrow at Trump National Golf Club, which is also a qualifier for the 2020 PGA Championship.
Golf with Wayne Rooney
September 05, 2019 15:14
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.
Stroke Play Championship
August 11, 2019 15:28
At Spring Creek Golf Club in Zion Crossroads, VA for tomorrow's MAPGA Stroke Play Championship.
US Open Qualifying - Fox Run Golf Club
May 07, 2019 18:00
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.
2018 ISGA World Cup
October 16, 2018 13:15
Took 11th place in the 2018 ISGA World Cup with Midwest Section PGA of America member Garrett Holt on the Shenedoah Course at Turning Stone Resort & Casino for Team USA.
2018 Speedgolf World Championships
October 15, 2018 12:48
Had a nice even par 72 (that included a triple bogey) in my practice round yesterday but struggled today and took 19th place in the Open/Pro division at the 2018 Speedgolf World Championships on the Shenedoah Course at Turning Stone Resort & Casino.
2018 US Speedgolf Championships
October 13, 2018 12:35
Took 16th place in the Open/Pro division of the 2018 US Speedgolf Championships at Rome Country Club.
2018 MAPGA Section Championship at Baltimore Country Club
September 25, 2018 12:28
Just wrapped up a very rainy and wet MAPGA Section Championship (a qualifier for the 2019 PGA Championship) at Baltimore Country Club at Five Farms today and yesterday. Unfortunately, I missed the cut this year.
2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis
August 09, 2018 14:09
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!
29th Annual St. Pius Golf Tournament
August 03, 2018 14:13
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!
British Open Qualifier Results
June 26, 2018 11:22
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!
Thanks to Sterling Irons, Swing Man Golf, Snell Golf, Steve Thom, my lovely wife, and everyone else for the support!
Will give it a go again next time!
Thanks to Sterling Irons, Swing Man Golf, Snell 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
June 24, 2018 11:26
Another fine weather day in England with Steve Thom getting ready for The Open qualifying at Wildernesse Golf Club.
Final practice round…done!
Last bit of putting practice…done!
First group off tomorrow at 7am!
Final practice round…done!
Last bit of putting practice…done!
First group off tomorrow at 7am!
MAPGA Central Chapter Championship
May 29, 2018 13:06
Finished T-35th out of 45 at the MAPGA Central Chapter Championship at Norbeck Country Club in Rockville, Maryland.
Practice Round - 18 Holes At Norbeck Country Club
May 23, 2018 11:52
Off to an 18 hole practice round for the MAPGA Central Chapter Championship at Norbeck Country Club in Rockville, Maryland!
US Open Local Qualifying
May 16, 2018 17:57
Finished T-28th out of 90 players with 3 birdies and a 74 at US Open local qualifying at Blue Mash Golf Course in Laytonsville, Maryland.
Practice Round - 18 Holes At Blue Mash Golf Club
May 03, 2018 11:55
Off to an 18 hole practice round for the US Open Qualifier at Blue Mash Golf Club in Gaithersburg, Maryland! It's a hot one…98 degrees!
Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open
July 06, 2012 10:33
Drove over to bad Ragaz, Switzerland to watch part of the Bad Ragas PGA Seniors Open.
Here are a couple swing clips of Bob Charles and Gary Player that I took while at the event:
Here are a couple swing clips of Bob Charles and Gary Player that I took while at the event:
In Belek, Turkey
February 08, 2009 12:08
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 Nairobi, Kenya
March 09, 2008 12:22
In Nairobi, Kenya from March 3rd to 9th to play in my first PGA-sanctioned tournament.
Peter Hay Open
October 14, 2007 10:58
Shot -1 under par finishing 6th (5-way tie for first at -2 under par) at the Peter Hay Open in Pebble Beach, CA.
58 Under Par & 18th at First Piggy Open
July 14, 2007 12:41
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.
Shot 58 under par (294) and finished 18th at the First Piggy Open (professional miniature golf) in Pinetop and Sedona, AZ.
4-Under for 9 Holes and a 71
November 22, 2006 12:55
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.
Finished 12th at Peter Hay Open
October 15, 2006 11:38
Finished T12th out of 57 at the Peter Hay Open in Pebble Beach.
Tournament Record 72 and 2nd Eagle
June 29, 2006 11:15
Shot 72 (beating my previous tournament best of 73) and had my 2nd tournament eagle ever with a 360-yard drive and 6-iron to 6 feet at a par-5 at Laguna Seca Golf Course!
73 in Tournament
October 30, 2005 13:30
Shot 73 in 1-day tournament in Folsom, California at Empire Ranch Golf Club.
Hooters Tour in Arkansas & Mississippi
August 24, 2005 13:33
Road trip to Arkansas and Mississippi for two Hooter Tour events at Thunder Bayou Golf Links and Dancing Rabbit Golf Club!
Tournament at Bayonet in Seaside, California
February 03, 2005 12:51
In a 1-day tournament at Bayonet Golf Course in Seaside, CA.
First Tournament Eagle & 9 Holes Under Par
January 30, 2005 12:52
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.
Hooters Tour Event in Orlando
January 08, 2005 14:05
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
December 14, 2004 14:06
In Indio, California from December 9th to 14th for a 3-day tournament at Landmark Golf Club.
1-Day Tournament at Napa Golf Club
September 12, 2004 14:09
In Napa, California for a 1-day tournament at Napa Golf Club.
3 Tournaments in Reno, Nevada
August 17, 2004 14:10
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
July 27, 2004 14:11
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!
Pepsi Tour & Documentary
May 02, 2004 14:14
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.
81 in First Pro Event on Pepsi Tour
August 08, 2003 14:51
Birdied the first hole and shot a 38-43=81 in my first event as a pro on the Pepsi Tour at Los Robles Greens Golf Course.
Gotta start somewhere!
Gotta start somewhere!