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David Leadbetter

David Leadbetter, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional, operates 24 golf academies worldwide.

BioGolf

Golf instruction truths: The secret move top golfers make at the top of the swing for more speed

Voices

David Leadbetter's open letter to Brandel Chamblee: You're better than cheap shots

BioGolf

How your feet can help you hit a draw

BioGolf

Avoid this common mistake to create more power

BioGolf

Try this sneaky way to unlock more swing speed

Golf Made Simple

How to control speed on downhill putts

Play Your Best

Try this cure for fat or thin shots

Golf Made Simple

Chipping it close is all about crisp contact

Golf Made Simple

Need more air off the tee? Here's how to max your hang time for more distance

Short-Game Keys

How to handle a tricky, downhill lie

Play Your Best | Golf Made Simple

Don't let the group in front ruin your next shot

Short Game

5 quick tips to conquering the downhill chip

Play Your Best | Golf Made Simple

Get long bunker shots to the hole

Change your club for longer bunker shots

Get To Your Front Foot

You'll Pitch Better If You Don't Hang Back

Easy Outs

Add More Control To Your Bunker Play

Golf Made Simple

An Easy Accuracy Tip For Consistency

Stare down the ball: Not with your eyes, with your clubface

Driver Reboot

A Different Way To Turn A Slice Into A Draw

Banish the Banana Ball

Driving

David Leadbetter says use your hips to eliminate popping up tee shots

“Constantly borrowing tees? You need a new downswing.”

Improve Your Feel

A Hands-on Approach to Pitching

“The hands should be passive? Then why do they call it touch?”

No More Chunks and Skulls

An Easy Chipping Fix

“Changing the way you hold the club can work wonders.”