Tag: Jake Higginbottom

  • JAKE HIGGINBOTTOM DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM HIS MATES

    JAKE HIGGINBOTTOM DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM HIS MATES

    He’s watched two of his best friends take their games to a new level, now Charlestown golfer Jake Higginbottom is determined to do the same. The 21-year-old is preparing for a busy finish to the year.

  • GOOD START FOR HUNTER GOLFERS AT NZ PGA

    GOOD START FOR HUNTER GOLFERS AT NZ PGA

    It’s been a good opening day for our Hunter golfers at the New Zealand PGA Championship, with four inside the top 25. Charlestown’s Jake Higginbottom leads our contingent on four under. A birdie on 15 was a highlight of his round of 68, putting him in a tie for 8th. NZ PGA Championship Round One…

  • HIGGINBOTTOM SETS HIS SIGHTS ON US TOUR

    HIGGINBOTTOM SETS HIS SIGHTS ON US TOUR

    Former Jack Newton Foundation member, Jake Higginbottom, is preparing for the biggest test of his career. The 20-year-old flies to Atlanta tomorrow to try and earn a place on America’s second tier tour.

  • CHARLESTOWN GOLF COURSE CELEBRATES ITS 40TH BIRTHDAY

    CHARLESTOWN GOLF COURSE CELEBRATES ITS 40TH BIRTHDAY

    Charlestown Golf Course is marking its 40th birthday this week, teeing off celebrations with an Invitational Pro-Am. The event’s highest profile group included local legends Neville Bell, Paul Robinson, Col Johnston and Jack Newton. Charlestown has produced a number of the Hunter’s modern day professionals, including New Zealand Open winner, Jake Higginbottom.

  • JEFFRESS HOLDS OFF HIGGINBOTTOM TO WIN FIJI INTERNATIONAL

    JEFFRESS HOLDS OFF HIGGINBOTTOM TO WIN FIJI INTERNATIONAL

    Port Macquarie-bred golfer Steven Jeffress has taken out the $1-million Fiji International, holding off the Hunter’s Jake Higginbottom in the final round. Former world number one Vijay Singh finished in a tie for 10th. Jeffress and Higginbottom started the fourth round tied at eight under, but at the turn it was Higginbottom who held a…

  • HIGGINBOTTOM ON TOP HEADING INTO FINAL ROUND IN FIJI

    HIGGINBOTTOM ON TOP HEADING INTO FINAL ROUND IN FIJI

    The Hunter’s Jake Higginbottom will head into the final round of the $1 million Fiji International tied for top spot. Former World Number 1 Vijay Singh had his best round of the event. Higginbottom’s scorecard reflected the challenging conditions, with his round including an eagle, three birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey. One of…