Orlando, USA 2026 – 3rd, 4th, 5th March 2026
Lead Sponsor
Award-winning Coach & Founder of GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy
With a career spanning over four decades, David Leadbetter has established himself as one of the most influential and successful golf coaches of all time. David’s journey began at a young age when he discovered his innate talent for the sport. His dedication, combined with an exceptional understanding of the game, led him to develop a unique approach to golf instruction that has revolutionized the way players learn and improve their skills.
Over the years, Leadbetter has worked with countless professional golfers, including multiple Major Champions and Ryder Cup team members. His expertise and innovative teaching methods have helped these players reach new levels of success and have earned him the reputation of being a “guru” in the golfing world.
What sets David Leadbetter apart is his ability to analyze and refine every aspect of a golfer’s game. He focuses not only on technical aspects but also on the mental and physical aspects of the sport. By emphasizing proper technique, course management, mental toughness, and physical fitness, Leadbetter provides a comprehensive approach to golf coaching that produces remarkable results.
Since the first academy opening in 1983, GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy locations around the world have made David’s knowledge and expertise accessible to golf enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. The Leadbetter network spans hundreds of instructors, continually expanding through online lessons, summits, and many other efforts.
GLE Certified Master Instructor & Academy Global Director
Originally from Northern Ireland, Robin has been involved with the game of golf for more than 20 years. As an amateur, Robin won at all levels: county, national, and international, most notably helping Ireland to win the European Team Championship while representing Great Britain and Ireland.
Following his amateur career, Robin pursued his professional career playing in mini tours and regional tours with multiple invitations on European Tour. While competing, Robin achieved PGA Class A status, while also developing an interest in teaching. His teaching career has seen him gain experience in a number of different countries, including Ireland, England, Spain and Korea. In this time, Robin took students from juniors right through to lifting major championship trophies, and as a result, has developed a reputation as one of the leading instructors in the Leadbetter community.
Robin continues to give lessons to players of all skill levels, and helps lead GOLFZON Leadbetter Academy’s licensing and education areas from the company’s headquarters in Kissimmee, Florida.
CEO of GOLFZON Leadbetter
Ben is responsible for running the GOLFZON Leadbetter business, leading efforts to advance the way golf instruction is delivered around the world. In 2022, he opened a new concept golf training business called GOLFZON Range by Leadbetter - blending technology and instruction to make it faster to learn golf. He is responsible for establishing new golf academies across Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. He also founded Leadbetter Junior Golf - the world’s top junior golf academy, and GOLFZON Leadbetter Education – a comprehensive golf coaching and education platform.
Ben brings 20 years of expertise in marketing and commercial management of professional sports, specializing in golf, as well as Olympic Games, FIFA UEFA, EPL, NFL, F1, tennis, sailing, art, fashion and film.
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