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Jaacob Bowden, PGA

Professional Golfer & Explorer
PGA Crest

Detroit, MI
Detroit Golf Club , Detroit, MI

About Jaacob

Jaacob Bowden, PGA, is a professional golfer, explorer, and the creator of Swing Man Golf and Sterling Irons®. At age 27, he left a career in computer engineering and, despite being a 14-handicap with average-length drives and no financial backing, set out to see if he could become a professional golfer on the PGA TOUR.

Since then, Jaacob has carved a unique and unconventional path. He’s won World Long Drive Championship qualifiers with a 421-yard drive, set a Speedgolf World Championship scoring record by shooting a 72 in 55 minutes and 42 seconds using only six clubs at Bandon Dunes, caddied on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, and competed in professional events across 31 countries in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa, including qualifiers for the Open Championship, U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and DP World Tour. He reached an official world golf rank of 1376 and has recorded rounds in the 60s and 70s on multiple tours.

Jaacob’s journey is a living experiment in training, transformation, and self-mastery, on and off the course. Through his Swing Man Golf, he’s become a multiple GFAA award-winning expert in golf fitness and swing speed training, helping thousands of everyday golfers gain 30–40 yards in just 30 days using smart, science-based systems. His coaching has been trusted by professionals, long drivers, and amateurs alike. He’s also the creator of Sterling Irons®, a pioneering line of single-length irons now played by thousands of golfers around the world.

Jaacob's approach to golf blends objective data-backed research and performance science with intuitive exploration of unconventional pathways that has lead to self-discovery and deeper meaning.

Whether you're looking to hit longer drives, improve your consistency, or evolve your relationship with the game, Jaacob invites you into a deeper journey, training with curiosity, playing authentically, and evolving both your game and your self.

Jaacob in Action

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Jaacob in Action

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Testimonial:

My club head speed increased 23 mph over a 10 week period! And believe it or not, the exercises improved my stability, allowing me to hit straighter too

Greg DuCharme, PGA

Testimonial:

I had three students gain 30 plus mph using your system

Darren DeMaille, PGA

Testimonial:

I have been able to compete again thanks to you...shot 70 in the US Open qualifier

Bob Bigonette, PGA - Gained 18 mph over 10 weeks

Testimonial:

Jaacob’s work is great. Its pretty straight forward. There are no magical tricks and it doesn’t mess with your golf swing. If you follow his advice, you will drive it further.

Pablo Martin, 3-Time DP World Tour Winner, 114 to 127 mph

Testimonial:

I have reached a top speed of 112 mph…this is an increase from 94 mph when I first began your training.

Anthony K, Senior Golfer
Jaacob's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Improving Your Game

Break 90

Break 80

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Improve your Short Game

Get swing diagnostic testing


Getting Started

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar age

Connect with golfers of similar skill

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Session Type

Individual

Group

Player Type

Adult

Male

Senior

Teen

Female

Skills & Tools

Improve with Jaacob.

SkillsTools
Tournament Strategy
Speed
Physical Assessment
Short Game
Travel
Wind Play
Full Swing
Course Strategy
Jaacob's Facilities

Detroit Golf Club

Detroit MI

17911 Hamilton Rd, Detroit, MI 48203

Detroit MI

*Coaching available to public

600 W Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226

Detroit MI

*Coaching available to public

971 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226

Detroit MI

*Coaching available to public

175 Lakeside Dr, Detroit , MI 48207

Detroit MI

2658 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48216

Detroit MI

2658 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48216