David Leadbetter is keeping one eye on the future as he rolls back the years with the launch of his \u2018homecoming academy\u2019 in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world-renowned coach, originally from Worthing in Sussex, grew up and played his junior golf in Zimbabwe and then became the apprentice professional at Royal Harare Golf Club as he took his fledgling steps in golf instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since then, his coaching expertise has seen him play a pivotal role in 26 Major victories and supported seven players to become the world number one \u2013 including his Zimbabwean friend, Nick Price \u2013 who claimed three Major titles, including The Open Championship, during the 1990s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
So it\u2019s fitting that the latest Leadbetter Academy will be opened in early 2020 at his old stomping ground at Royal Harare Golf Club, returning to where it all started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leadbetter said: \u201cIt is really exciting for me to open an Academy at a location that I know very well from my junior days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe know how many great players have come out of Zimbabwe in the past and I\u2019m looking forward to helping produce great players in the future. It is a real thrill for me to return to my roots and I can\u2019t wait to visit what is going to be my second Academy on the African continent.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n