Jaacob Bowden, PGA, is a professional golfer, explorer, and the creator of Swing Man Golf and Sterling Irons®.

At age 27, he left a successful career in computer engineering and—despite being a 14-handicap with average-length drives and no financial backing—set out to answer a bold question:

Could he become a professional golfer on the PGA TOUR?

What followed has been a one-of-a-kind journey marked by resilience, innovation, transformation, and world-class performance across multiple disciplines.

Career Highlights

• Won World Long Drive Championship qualifiers with a 421-yard drive
• Shot a Speedgolf World Championship scoring record (72 in 55 minutes using only six clubs at Bandon Dunes)
• Caddied on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions
• Played in professional events across 31 countries—including qualifiers for The Open Championship, U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and DP World Tour
• Reached an official world golf rank of 1376, with many tournament rounds in the 60s and 70s

Through Swing Man Golf, Jaacob became a multi-award-winning and industry-leading expert in golf fitness and swing speed training, recognized by the Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA). His methods have helped millions of everyday golfers learn how to add 30–40 yards in just 30 days—and are trusted by amateurs, professionals, and long drive athletes alike.

As the creator of Sterling Irons®, he also pioneered a globally recognized line of single-length irons played and loved by thousands.

Jaacob’s insights emerge from a unique blend of data-driven research and intuitive exploration, merging the external and internal to offer a deeper, more meaningful experience of the game.

Whether you're looking to gain distance, improve consistency, or explore the game (and yourself) more deeply, Jaacob invites you to join him in an evolving journey of mastery, integrity, curiosity, and excellence—on and off the course.

Connect & Learn

• Train online -> SwingManGolf.com
• Join the journey -> JaacobBowden.com
• Watch & subscribe -> YouTube.com/@jaacobbowden