Tag: Jake Higginbottom
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…