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

Mention you were referred by me and get 50% off full bag fittings and 33% on all other fittings through January 31st, 2019!

Be sure to check out my latest cover story for GolfWRX called "Mikko Rantanen breaks par to win 2018 Speedgolf World Championships (Winning WITB)".

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.

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.

Took 16th place in the Open/Pro division of the 2018 US Speedgolf Championships at Rome Country Club.

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.

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

Thanks to Bobby Lopez and Darren DeMaille for having me on their Open Mic Night to talk swing speed training, single length irons, and much more! Have a listen below!

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

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!

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!

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!

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

Want to hear a little bit about my golf swing philosophies?

Be sure to listen below to my return guest interview on Episode 34 of GolfWRX's 19th Hole Podcast with host Michael Williams.

Show Notes:

"Master Instructor and Long Drive Champion Jaacob Bowden shares his insights on the golf swing with Michael Williams on this week’s edition of The 19th Hole. Also featured is Craig Ramsbottom, President of Dynamic Brands, the company that owns BagBoy, Burton, Riksha, Devant and a host of other top brands in golf accessories."

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

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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



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

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!

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!

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

Nice to get a mention in Golf Digest this month by Mike Stachura.

Below is a photo of the article!

After Bryson DeChambeau's win at The Memorial, Danielle Tucker invited me back for the 4th time as a guest on The Golf Club Radio Show. Of course, we chatted single length irons and Sterling Irons®. We also briefly talked about swing speed training and Swing Man Golf.

Listen in here.

Finished T-35th out of 45 at the MAPGA Central Chapter Championship at Norbeck Country Club in Rockville, Maryland.

Off to an 18 hole practice round for the MAPGA Central Chapter Championship at Norbeck Country Club in Rockville, Maryland!

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.

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!

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

Playing golf clubs that are custom fit to you are an extremely important component to playing your best golf. Don't continue wasting your money by buying off the rack.

For irons, I recommend Sterling Irons single length irons.

For the rest of your bag, head over to your nearest Club Champion Golf, a brand agnostic premium custom club fitter with locations in almost every major city in the US.

Having a wide selection of components is important to make sure you are getting the best possible setup. Being brand agnostic is important because their fitters don't have any incentive to push a certain brand on you. The fittings are truly based on performance alone.

Even if you've been through a fitting before, I'd still recommend going. About a year ago, I had gone through a brand agnostic fitting with another fitter. He did a great job isolating a setup that worked well for me. However, his inventory was limited…and there is also new equipment that is out this year.

I decided to go over to my local Club Champion to re-check to see if we could beat the performance of my existing driver.

Sure enough, we did!

Take a look at this:


The shots in yellow were my existing gamer. With the exception of the one that I yanked left, the dispersion and consistency was pretty good and given my current level of fitness and training I was averaging 290.5 yards/drive.

We tried about 8 other different setups that we felt might have a chance to improve on my performance. 6 of them were worse but then we found a setup that got me a little bit farther and with a little tighter dispersion. We played around with that and arrived at the setup that lead to the shots in brown.

So with no changes to my swing, I was not only able to hit with a tighter dispersion that will give me more confidence off the tee and allow me to pick the side of the fairway I want to hit on, but I also added distance getting up to 299.3 yards/drive.

That means that even though I was already playing a good driver, but testing from Club Champion's extensive level of available inventory, we found a combo that gave me more accuracy and 8.8 yards more off the tee.

Pretty awesome!

We also took a look at my putter that I had custom fit in a tour department in 2011. Interestingly, for my stroke there was nothing that we found that could beat it. So, no changes required, but this gave me the confidence that what I was putting with was the best possible putter for me.

I was excited enough that I wanted to share my experience…and I also decided to set up some benefits just for you.

So if you think this is for you, make sure to mention that you were referred by Jaacob for any of your appointments or purchases…and you'll come away with better performing clubs as well as qualify for a referral benefit from me!!!

The designer of my Sterling Irons® single length irons, Tom Wishon, got invited back on Golf Smarter Podcasts as a 12-time guest of host Fred Greene for Episode #624. Tom, of course, is a legend in the world of club design and custom club fitting.

This is a follow-up to the episode I was on…#623 posted on February 6th.

Show Notes:

"There’s no greater authority on fitting, creating, and golf club technology than Tom Wishon. This week Tom provides his State of the Industry on golf clubs and goes into detail on why the Sterling Irons® single length clubs can help middle to high handicap golfers, and how he improved on an old, bad idea. You’ll also find out why Tom now has single length irons in his bag. If you’re interested in more consistency and lowering your anxiety over every shot, check out Sterling Irons® today."

Have a listen to the episode below.

Got invited to go back for the 4th time on Golf Smarter Podcasts as a guest of host Fred Greene for Episode #623.

Show Notes:

"Consider yourself using the same posture, and the same swing every time, which could lead to more consistent contact. This week our guest is Jaacob Bowden who has teamed up with legendary club maker (and frequent Golf Smarter guest) Tom Wishon to create a new generation of single length irons. If you’re interested in more consistency and lowering your anxiety over every shot, check out Sterling Irons® today."

Have a listen to the episode below.

Want to keep your swing warm in the winter or even increase your speed so you come out of the gates more powerful than ever in spring?

Be sure to listen below to my guest interview on Episode 16 of GolfWRX's 19th Hole Podcast with host Michael Williams.

Show Notes:

"National Golf Correspondent Adam Schupak breaks down Tiger Woods’ return to PGA Tour golf at Torrey Pines, and the winners and losers from the week, with host Michael Williams. Also, Michael gives his highlights of the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show, and instructor Jaacob Bowden’s tips on keeping your swing warm during the winter."

The Snell Golf MTB BLACK and MTB RED are now available at Snell Golf.

Use code Jaacob to get 10% off your orders!

***LAST UPDATED: 10 September 2024***

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 & Yacht 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. Praia 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 Maxx 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 – Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course 
148. Florida – PGA National Resort – The Champion 
149. Florida – PGA National Resort – 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 – Arcadia Bluffs – The Bluffs Course 
174. Michigan – Barton Hills Country Club 
175. Michigan – Belle Isle Golf (Par 3 Course) 
176. Michigan – Boyne Golf – The Highlands – Arthur Hills 
177. Michigan – Boyne Golf – The Highlands – The Heather 
178. Michigan – Cherry Creek Golf Course 
179. Michigan – Dearborn Country Club 
180. Michigan – Detroit Golf Club – North Course 
181. Michigan – Detroit Golf Club – South Course 
182. Michigan – Devil’s Ridge Golf Club 
183. Michigan – Forest Lake Country Club 
184. Michigan – Golden Hawk Golf Course & Banquets 
185. Michigan – Greystone Golf Club & Banquet Center 
186. Michigan – Heather Hills Golf Club 
187. Michigan – Indianwood Golf & Country Club – Old Course 
188. Michigan – Indianwood Golf & Country Club – New Course 
189. Michigan – Lyon Oaks Golf Course 
190. Michigan – Mulberry Hills Golf Club 
191. Michigan – Oxford Hills 
192. Michigan – Plum Hollow Country Club 
193. Michigan – Prestwick Village Golf Club 
194. Michigan – Rammler Golf Club 
195. Michigan – Rattle Run Golf Course 
196. Michigan – Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club 
197. Michigan – Sycamore Hills Golf Club 
198. Michigan – The Orchards Golf Club 
199. Michigan – TPC Michigan 
200. Michigan – Travis Pointe Country Club 
 
United States
 
201. Mississippi – Dancing Rabbit Golf Club 
202. Missouri – Bent Creek Golf Course 
203. Missouri – Cajun Golf Course (closed) 
204. Missouri – Cottonwood 
205. Missouri – Crystal Highlands Golf Course 
206. Missouri – Forest Park Golf Course 
207. Missouri – Joachim Golf Club 
208. Missouri – House Springs – 9-hole (closed) – My first golf course! 
209. Missouri – Midway Golf Complex 
210. Missouri – Missouri Bluffs Golf Club 
211. Missouri – Pevely Farms Golf Club 
212. Missouri – Pomme Creek Golf Course & Range 
213. Missouri – Raintree Country Club 
214. Missouri – Riverside Golf Club 
215. Missouri – Ste Genevieve Golf Club 
216. Missouri – The Highlands Golf & Tennis 
217. Missouri – Tower Tee Golf 
218. Missouri – Union Hills Golf Course 
219. Nevada – Boulder Creek Golf Course 
220. Nevada – Boulder City Golf Course 
221. Nevada – D’Andrea Golf Club (closed) 
222. Nevada – Desert Rose (Now Club at Sunrise) 
223. Nevada – Eagle Valley Golf Course 
224. Nevada – Falcon Ridge Golf Course 
225. Nevada – Lakeridge Golf Course 
226. New Jersey – Atlantic City Country Club 
227. New Jersey – Ballyowen Golf Club 
228. New Mexico – Black Mesa Golf Club 
229. New Mexico – Cochiti Golf Club 
230. New Mexico – Tawa Golf Club 
231. New Mexico – The Club at Las Campanas – Sunrise Course 
232. New York – Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Black 
233. New York – Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Blue 
234. New York – Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Red 
235. New York – Country Club of Purchase 
236. New York – Eisenhower Park Red Course 
237. New York – Elmwood Country Club 
238. New York – Forest Park Golf Course 
239. New York – Harbor Links Golf Course 
240. New York – Marine Park Golf Course 
241. New York – Mosholu Golf Course 
242. New York – North Hills Country Club 
243. New York – Sands Point Golf Club 
244. New York – Trump Golf Links Ferry Point 
245. North Carolina – Currituck Golf Club 
246. Ohio – Beechwood Golf Course – Woodland Course 
247. Ohio – River Bend Golf Club (closed) 
248. Ohio – Zoar Golf Club 
249. Oregon – Bandon Dunes 
250. Oregon – Old Macdonald 
251. Texas – Golf Club of Houston 
252. Texas – TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas 
253. Virginia – Augustine Golf Club 
254. Virginia – Ballyhack Golf Club 
255. Virginia – Belle Haven Country Club 
256. Virginia – The Cannon Club 
257. Virginia – Dominion Valley Country Club 
258. Virginia – Golden Eagle Golf Club 
259. Virginia – Golden Horseshoe Golf Club – Gold Course 
260. Virginia – Farmington Country Club 
261. Virginia – Foundry Golf Club 
262. Virginia – The Federal Club 
263. Virginia – Independence Golf Club 
264. Virginia – Kanawha 
265. Virginia – Spring Creek Golf Club 
266. Virginia – Trump National Golf Club 
267. Virginia – Westfields Golf Club 
268. West Virginia – Locust Hill Golf Club 
 
Other Possible Courses / Can’t Verify or Uncertain of Names
 
269. Arrowhead 
270. Camelback GC 
271. Colorado – Highest Elevation Course 
272. Germany – Bad Bellingen 
273. Hawaii – Course Played on Honeymoon 
274. Italy – Golf Rydercup with Markus Rath 
275. Las Colinas 
276. Michigan – Wedding Course 
277. South Carolina – Myrtle Beach #1 
278. South Carolina – Myrtle Beach #2 
279. South Carolina – Myrtle Beach #3 
280. South Carolina – Myrtle Beach #4 
281. Orange Tree AZ 


Which ones have you played?

Thanks for all the b-day wishes!

Today I’m 1 on Saturn, 22 on Mars, 42 on Earth, and 174 on Mercury.

After a bit of work, the day ended with tarot card readings at home with a couple friends followed by wine, spaghetti dinner, and purple cake.

Of course, Mr Moses put on his fish bow tie and assumed his spot at the head of the table!