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Sunday, February 25, 2018

David Leadbetter (born 27 June 1952) is a leading golf instructor, originally from Worthing in Sussex, England. He began his career on the European and Southern African tours, but had little success as a player. Having an interest in the techniques, mechanics and psychology of the sport he soon moved into instruction and came to wide notice in the 1980s when he rebuilt the swing of Nick Faldo, who then went on to win six major championships.

Leadbetter now runs an international chain of golf academies headquartered at the ChampionsGate Golf Club in Davenport, Florida, U.S. which has 36 holes designed by Greg Norman. There are also branches elsewhere in North America and in Europe and Asia. Leadbetter himself concentrates on teaching tour professionals and on instructing other coaches in his methods, who then teach his ideas at his academies. Apart from Faldo his students include Nick Price, Charles Howell III, Michelle Wie, Lydia Ko and Byeong Hun An. Pros who formerly worked with Leadbetter included: Nick Faldo (1984â€"1998), Greg Norman (1997), and Ernie Els (1990â€"2008). He was ranked second to Butch Harmon on the 2005-2006 edition of Golf Digest's list of the "50 Greatest Teachers" in the United States.

Leadbetter has published several books and produced numerous instructional videos and DVDs. His latest book is The A Swing, The Alternative Approach to Great Golf.

In December 2017, he questioned the hunger of the top male pros due to the money involved in golf now and also the media frenzy that follows Tiger Woods everywhere.

Leadbetter and his wife, Kelly (an LPGA Tour professional), their sons Andy and James and their daughter Hally, live in Sarasota, Florida. He is also an endorser/spokesman for SAP, Callaway, JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Rolex, and Golf Pride grips.

See also




David Leadbetter - The Golf Swing (2005) - The Secrets of Leadbetter's Coaching Techniques You are invited to your own personal lesson with David Leadbetter, the world's #1 golf coach. This 90-minute program includes world class instructi...

  • My Personal Golf Trainer Wii title

References


David Leadbetter Golf Instruction: Faults & Fixes with Nick Price ...
David Leadbetter Golf Instruction: Faults & Fixes with Nick Price .... Source : www.pinterest.com

External links


David Leadbetter Golf | Building a Lifelong Game
David Leadbetter Golf | Building a Lifelong Game. Source : davidleadbetter.com

  • David Leadbetter official site
  • David Leadbetter Golf Academies official site - in English, French, German and Spanish



Certified Instructors | David Leadbetter Golf
Certified Instructors | David Leadbetter Golf. Source : davidleadbetter.com

 
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