GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy Founder David Leadbetter is
a legend in the golf coaching community. David
’s 40 years of experience as a golf instructor
has been passed down to players and coaches over time,
with his methods still resonating in the modern golf
world. Watch and read highlights from some of today
’s best golf minds, as they discuss David
Leadbetter ’s legacy and how to carry it on
today.

Coaches ’Perspective

Modern coaches know the importance of how David pushed
the game of golf forward in the ways its taught and
understand, from pro tour players to those swinging a
club for the first time.

Coaches and players alike know that David ’s
impact wasn ’t just in technical insights, but
also in his influence on coach education. The emphasis
on passing down ideas and frameworks that empower
teachers to teach others is critical for
Leadbetter-certified instructors at our Academies and
for coaches with a GOLFZON Leadbetter Education
certification.

“I ’ve had this connection to David
as an inspiration and lot of the coaches he
’s trained were direct mentors to me. He
’s a legend of the game, and his work has
been a massive influence in my own
coaching.”
–Chris Como, Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher,
former coach to Tiger Woods

Former GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy Director of
Instruction Kevin Smeltz praises David ’s
ability to never settle for mediocrity. The
never-ending passion to help someone not only improve
their golf game, but find joy in playing as well, sets
David apart as a mentor in the field.

A Legacy Beyond Lessons

As coaches mention in the video, the Leadbetter legacy
is far more than improving someone ’s swing and
sending them on their way –its a passion
stretching across decades worldwide. Hundreds of
coaches have directly been taught by David or one of
his teaching disciples, expanding his reach to a
personal level, along with video lessons, books, and
clinics.

David ’s love for spreading golf around the
globe aligns with that of GOLFZON America ’s
mission as well, a desire to make the game more
accessible for all, regardless of skill level. His
global academies continue to expand across multiple
continents, breaking down the borders that many find
when approaching golf. Most importantly, David
understands that no one player is the same –he
adapted his teachings over the years to tailor to each
person ’s specific needs.

Preserving Leadbetter ’s Teachings
Today

While David is retired as a pro golf coach, he still
loves to teach at academies and clinics around the
world, along with his Leadbetter-certified instructors
at these sites. As the coaches in the video mention,
his longevity lives out in these teachers who pass
these methods on to their students and beyond.

Like any field though, evolution is always inevitable
and necessary! Practices from the 1990s require
adjustments in today ’s worlds of data and
analytics thanks to modern technology and game
improvements. Not implementing these new studies and
methods would be doing a disservice to the golf
student. GOLFZON ’s simulator technology is a
perfect match for this idea, as players can track
dozens of advanced stats on their ball movement,
swing, and power.

“To be at the top of your game for 50+
years is exceptional. I think David is renowned
for being the godfather of golf coaching, with so
many earning their careers as a result of
that.”
–Gavin Grenville Wood, GLE certified
coach &PGA Fellow

It ’s vital for players of all ages to
understand where instruction methods come from, and
the coaches over the years that developed and pushed
the game forward. David Leadbetter offers a blueprint
for golfers today to follow when it comes to teaching,
evolving, and leading in the realm of coaching.

He paved the way for GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy
and countless programs worldwide for learning. Watch
the full video to hear what the best coaches in the
business have to say, and the impact of Leadbetter on
their lives and careers.

Follow the official
GOLFZON Leadbetter Youtube channel
to find more videos from David, live lessons with
coaches, and more!

Contact us here
to find a Leadbetter-certified coach, attend a lesson
with us, or become a golf coach yourself with
GOLFZON Leadbetter Education
.