Morgan Bowen comes from a golfing family. In fact, she says she’s had a club in her hands since she was about two years old. She recalls fondly that her parents always made golf fun for her and her older brother. In fact, it became a family activity. They’d go out in the evening and spend quality time with each other. This grew into a love for the game and a passion that became a career.
“I really began taking lessons when I was nine years old and always loved the practice and dedication it took to become successful in golf,” she says. “This enjoyment in the process and the game led me to want to help others accomplish their goals and find their own enjoyment in it!”
Bowen competed on the junior tour circuits throughout middle and high school and was also a member of her school’s golf team. While initially aspiring to play collegiate golf, her college search introduced her to the Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program — an opportunity to earn PGA accreditation while pursuing a business degree — which strongly aligned with her interests.
“The PGM Program stood out because of my passion for golf instruction,” she explains. “In conversations with my coach and mentor, Gene Powell, a PGA of America Golf Professional in my hometown of Mason, Ohio, he emphasized that while a career in the golf industry is highly rewarding, it also demands dedication, resilience and a genuine passion beyond simply playing the game. This perspective only strengthened my commitment.”
Morgan attended Methodist University, competing for four years, while working hard to play in two national championships and finishing third with her team during her junior year. In addition to working diligently on her golf game, she earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing, with a minor in business administration, and achieved Class A PGA status upon graduation.
“I am deeply grateful to Gene Powell for his mentorship,” she declares, “as well as the outstanding faculty and coaches at Methodist University, including Jerry Hogge, PGA; Tom Inczauskis, PGA; Steve Conley, PGA; Bob Bruns, PGA; Brock White, PGA; and Krista Lee — whose guidance played a significant role in my development.”
During an internship at the Jim McLean Golf School in Coral Gables, Florida, Bowen surrounded herself with stellar instructors and completely immersed in golf instruction and coaching. Following graduation, she had the opportunity to work alongside Trillium Rose, PGA/LPGA, and Jeff Combe, PGA, at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. Their mentorship further shaped her approach to instruction, consistently encouraging curiosity, continuous learning and a commitment to professional growth.
“I am fortunate to have learned from such exceptional mentors and am proud to be part of Jupiter Hills Club and its Performance Center team in Tequesta, Florida, where I work alongside 2025 National PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year, Jason Baile and fellow instructor, Ben Freundt, PGA.
As a PGA of America Teaching Professional at Jupiter Hills, Bowen, a 2025 Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, helps in offering a range of instructional programs designed to engage members of all skill levels.
“Our ladies’ clinics are held every Monday at 9:00, and men’s clinics take place each Tuesday morning,” she tells us. “In addition, we host a unique, bi-weekly program on Wednesday afternoons called “Practice Club.”
Practice Club is open to all members and is designed to create a relaxed, engaging learning environment. The coaching team provides beverages and plays music to foster an enjoyable atmosphere, while allowing participants the flexibility to attend for the full session or rotate through stations based on their individual interests and questions.
The program encourages members to bring specific topics or questions to discuss with the coaching staff. With several coaches positioned across long game, short game and putting stations — each equipped with targeted drills and training aids — they are able to address a wide range of needs. Individual questions often evolve into broader group discussions, creating valuable learning opportunities for all participants. Bowen says this format has proven highly effective for both lesson participants and non-lesson members, significantly increasing overall engagement and participation in their instructional programs.
Additionally, Morgan has developed a Ladies Strategy Class that she wants to grow throughout the year. With this program, she takes three golfers onto the course once a month to play in a “worst ball” scramble format, intentionally creating challenging, real-game scenarios that require thoughtful decision making and problem solving.
“The goal of the class is to help players navigate on-course difficulties more effectively while building confidence in their strategic approach,” she says. “In addition, we incorporate discussions around specific shots they want to develop and particular areas of the course they would like to better understand, ensuring the experience is both practical and tailored to their individual needs. We’ve had many new lady golfers join the club in the past two seasons, and it has been wonderful to watch them improve through the ladies clinics and Practice Club. They’ve met each other through these programs and are playing together. Many of them are working towards earning a handicap to play in the 9-Holers. I have also taken many of these ladies onto the course to work on course comfortability, as well as to improve course strategy and overall golf knowledge.”
Bowen uses video analysis in virtually all of her lessons and will sometimes use Swing Catalyst Dual Action force plates, as well. She begins each lesson with a conversation about the golfer’s goals and intentions for their time together and will subsequently tailor her approach to maximize understanding and the success of the lesson.
“I believe ground reaction forces will remain a central topic of discussion going forward,” she advises, “particularly in how it can be leveraged to maximize power efficiency throughout the golf swing. We continue to see this a lot in golf fitness, and I believe we will continue to build off of it.”
Additionally, Bowen anticipates continued integration of AI into swing analysis software. At Jupiter Hills, they utilize Motion2Coach, a leading mobile 3D motion capture system with an embedded AI component. As their use of this technology has expanded, they’ve not only gained access to increasingly comprehensive data sets but have also found the accuracy of that data to be very reliable.
“One of the most valuable aspects of this platform is its ability to support remote instruction. Players can submit swing videos from virtually anywhere in the world, allowing us to generate detailed motion data and provide informed feedback through the system. AI technology is continuously getting smarter and allowing tasks to become more efficient. I can see this trending more than ever to help students become more successful quicker,” she concludes.