Local PGA Pro Honored at 2017 PGA of American National Awards

AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 1: PGA of America President, Paul Levy presents the PGA Teacher of the Year Award to David Leadbetter of Leadbetter Academy in ChampionsGate, Florida during the 2017 PGA of America National Awards at the 101st PGA Annual Meeting at the Hilton Austin on November 1, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)

PGA Master Professional David Leadbetter, owner of the Leadbetter Academy—with more than 30 worldwide locations—was named the 2017 PGA Teacher of the Year Award for his “outstanding services as a golf teacher, innovator and coach.” One of the most recognized and sought-after instructors and presenters in the world, Leadbetter can usually be found working directly with one of his students or imparting wisdom by teaching other teachers. He has been a featured presenter at many premier events around the globe, including several PGA of America Teaching & Coaching Summits and PGA Section instructional presentations. Among Leadbetter’s world-class students are Nick Faldo, Lydia Ko, Se Ri Pak, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and Michelle Wie. The author of several books and a regular contributor to Golf Digest, where he is annually rated as one of the best teachers in America, Leadbetter has been recognized with various awards and accolades on the global stage, including the World Golf Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.