Chantilly, Va. – March 3, 2026
– GOLFZON, the world leader in simulator golf
technology, and GOLFZON Leadbetter, a pioneer in golf
instruction, today announced the official opening of a
new GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy at Porto Belo Golf All
Resort. This milestone marks the brand’s debut in
Latin America and its 34th licensed location
worldwide.Using the established Leadbetter Academy teaching
methodology, advanced sports science and cutting edge
technology – including GOLFZON’s TwoVisionNX and a
Puttview system – the Academy offers a new pathway for
elite golf development in the region.

“GOLFZON Leadbetter Academies have demonstrated
an unwavering commitment to supporting the growth
of golf in emerging markets by providing access to
the game and education for local coaches,” said
Ben Riches, CEO GOLFZON Leadbetter. “Brazil is one
of the fastest-growing golf markets in Latin
America, fueled in part by the sport’s exposure
during the 2016 Olympics. While participation has
increased steadily over the past decade, access to
high-quality training facilities remains limited.
Our partnership with Porto Belo Golf All Resort
changes that.”</em >

The opening in Brazil follows other recent
academy developments, including St. Regis Five Forts
in Bermuda, The Golf Club Naples in Florida, and Epsom
College Malaysia.

The new location mirrors the structure of existing
GOLFZON Leadbetter Academies, offering a purpose-built
facility featuring:

• Swing video analysis studio
• VIP studio for individualized training sessions
• 650-square-meter putting green and Chipping green
  with practice bunker
• Driving range with night lighting
• 18 outdoor practice bays with Celebration grass

The academy will be led by two distinguished
professional coaches:

Antonio Luiz Chaves Barcellos (Nico
Barcellos)</strong >
, a Class A Professional certified by the Brazilian
Golf Confederation, has more than 30 years of
experience as a player, coach, and golf executive. He
previously served as Technical Director and Head Coach
of the Brazilian Golf Confederation, contributing to
Brazil’s victory at the Copa Los Andes and
representing the country at the Olympic and Pan
American Games.

Nathalya Maschio
, a certified coach with credentials including
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), US Kids Golf,
and R &A Rules, brings extensive experience in
high-performance training and junior development. She
previously made history as Brazil’s first female Head
Golf Professional and has represented the Brazilian
National Golf Team in international competition.

The new academy at Porto Belo Golf All Resort is a
world-class training center that will enhance golf
instruction throughout Brazil and underscores the
continued global expansion of both GOLFZON and GOLFZON
Leadbetter Academies.For more information on GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy
Brazil,
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