Coaching Staff
To ensure the quality and consistency of the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy instruction, all IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy teaching professionals are required to complete an intense, comprehensive (theoretical and practical), one year teaching certification program, which, if student’s results are the measure, is the world’s finest teaching program. Critical to the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy formula is the selection and training of instructors in David Leadbetter's teaching philosophy. The rigorous process in pursuit of this end ensures the highest instructional standards along with a delivery that is consistent in quality and content at every academy. This unique feature allows progress made by a student at one academy to be continued at another. In addition, it offers the chance to combine instruction with vacations across a network of the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy resorts located around the world.
Coaching Staff:

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Whelan, Director of the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy, joined the Academy in 2003 and implemented the... [more]

Tracy has been at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 1996 and has worked with some of the top pros in the... [more]

For his age, Mark is one of the top golfers in the world and he has played on the professional tour and worked with... [more]

Reiser has been coaching at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 1998 and has ... [more]

Schneider played golf at Duquense University and conducts clinics and.... [more]

Bertsch played on the Gateway, Hooters, and Tarheel Tour and has coached at the IMG Leadbetter Golf... [more]

Bettger has coached at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 1999 and has worked with student such as Julieta... [more]

Collins has been coaching at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 2000 and was a three-time All-Conference player at... [more]

Denton has coached at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 2003 and has conducted clinics all over the world... [more]

Joseph was a NCAA All-American Golfer at the University of Central Florida and has worked with many.... [more]

Smith has worked at numerous Leadbetter Golf facilities throughout the world and joined the IMG Leadbetter Golf... [more]

Davies came to the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy in 2011 from Karsten Creek/Oklahoma State ... [more]

Marshall has coached at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 1996 and he currently directs the Post-Graduate... [more]

Michie passed the PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) on his first attempt and has been teaching at the IMG Leadbette... [more]

Oliphant has been working at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 2005 and has worked with many top pros including... [more]

Clayton has worked at numerous David Leadbetter Golf facilities throughout the world including in Austria and South...[more]

Scheid has been at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 2000 and has worked with many top pros and... [more]

Suedhof has conducted clinics throughout the world for David Leadbetter and has been at the IMG Leadbetter Golf... [more]

Weyland has 45 years of experience in the golf industry and won four PGA Pro-Am events from 2003-2006... [more]

Parrett has been in the golf industry for over 43 years and has taught numerous TV & movie producers, pro... [more]

Peterkova was a NCAA Division II National Champion in 2001 and 2002 and was the NCAA Division II Player of the... [more]

Price hails from Zimbabwe and has been coaching at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 2009 and has worked... [more]

Keohane comes to the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy after teaching in numerous clubs throughout the United... [more]

Nolan came to the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy in 2011 from the David Leadbetter Golf Academy... [more]
Performance Staff:

David coordinated Sport Psychology services at Barry University which included consultations and... [more]

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Utilizing years of research and experience, Angus Mugford develops and monitors all Mental Conditioning.... [more]

Christian brings an abundance of experience with him from both the academic and golfing worlds. His primary... [more]

Scott is a 15-year, seasoned veteran in the world of collegiate athletics and academics. Since 2002, Scott has been... [more]

Featured in Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, New York Times... [more]

Prior to coming to IMG Academies, Patrick worked in the Baltimore Orioles Organization as... [more]
Golf Tips and Golf Drills - Tips for Young Golfer SeriesnnLearn from IMG Leadbetter Golf Instructor, Stuart Clayton, some tips and drills for youth golfers. This is the first video in a series of ten...


If you are an aspiring or current professional, IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy is the world's premier training grounds. For LPGA, PGA, and other top players to improve their games and prepare for their respective professional seasons, IMG Leadbetter offers a completely customized program that is implemented to cater to the specific needs of each individual player. Past participants include Paula Creamer, Julieta Granada, Casey Wittenberg, Carolina Llano, Catriona Matthews, Ryo Ishikawa and many more
With an 18-hole, championship-level golf course, double-sided driving range, and practice range featuring multiple putting greens and chipping/pitching stations, the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy can accommodate any men's or women's high school, collegiate or international team. Combine the extensive facilities with available V1 video swing analysis, TrackMan club-fitting technology and 25+ full-time, Leadbetter-certified instructors, nowhere in the world can match what is offered at IMG Leadbetter for golf teams.
Clayton has worked at numerous David Leadbetter Golf facilities throughout the world including in Austria, South Korea and England. He's been at the IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy since 2010 and has worked with notable LPGA player such as Na Yeon Choi and Mi Jung Hur. As a junior golfer he was a finalist in 1993 at St. Andrews and was the 1999 North-East-Noth-West PGA Assistants Champion.

