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David Whelan

Coaching Experience:

  • IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy Bradenton, FL (2003 – Present)
  • European Director of Instruction for DLGA (1993-2002)
  • Cambridge University Golf Team Coach (1995-1999)
  • National Junior Tour Coach UK (1995-1999)
  • Senior Certified Leadbetter Instructor

Notable Students:

  • Paula Creamer – LPGA Tour, Solheim Cup Team member
  • Aree Song – LPGA Tour
  • Naree Song – LPGA Tour
  • Tom Gillis – PGA Tour
  • Casey Wittenberg – PGA Tour
  • Gary Orr – European Tour
  • Dean Robertson – European Tour
  • Peter Baker – European Tour, European Ryder Cup Team member
  • David Guilford – European Tour, European Ryder Cup Team member
  • Paul Lawrie – European Tour, British Open Champion, European Ryder Cup Team member
  • Per Ulrik Johansson – European Tour, European Ryder Cup Team Member
  • Carl Sunnesson – European Tour
  • Adam Hunter – European Tour
  • Catriona Mathew
  • Rachael Hertherington

Playing Experience:

  • 12 years on the European PGA Tour
  • Winner of the Barcelona Open beating Nick Faldo in playoff
  • 5 Winter tours of South Africa
  • Winner Epson most improved player 1988

Education/Accreditations:

  • Full member of the PGA and PGA European Tour
  • Implemented the Leadbetter training program
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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...