Now, students at our ChampionsGate academy will have an opportunity to have their golf equipment evaluated with the exact same cutting edge fitting technology used on Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Annika Sorenstam.

Now Accepting Reservations for Precision Club Fitting Evaluations
in our new Callaway Performance Center!

This 90 minute precision fitting session is hosted by one of our master club fitters utilizing our new state-of-the-art fit bay. Using high speed cameras and precision software developed by Callaway's own R&D department we can now capture all of a student's relevant swing data, including swing speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rates, attack and path angles.

A ball flight simulator then displays your results on a big screen monitor. The Callaway Peformance Analysis System (CPAS) utilizes 3D imagery and helps our fitter accurately explain how your swing is working and which clubs would most benefit your game. You can be custom fit for woods, irons and golf balls.

Cost for this 90 minute precision fitting session is $150.00

MORE ON OUR NEW CPC AT DLGA CHAMPIONSGATE - NOW OPEN!

Presenting the Callaway Performance Center at David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Headquarters in Championsgate, Florida.

At the Callaway Performance Center at DLGA ChampionsGate, you'll swing the latest clubs from golf's leading innovator and get fit into the ideal equipment for your game. There's no easier way to maximize your potential. Our trained experts create a comfortable environment so you can discover how our equipment can improve your performance. This isn't just a custom fitting, it's a precision fitting. All you have to do is bring your swing.

The CPC at DLGA ChampionsGate is staffed by certified club specialists who have been trained to find the right clubs for every level of golfer -- from the professional to the beginner. Your fitting will occur indoors in a state-of-the-art fit bay that utilizes the Callaway Performance Analysis System (CPAS).

High speed cameras and precision software developed by Callaway's own R&D department capture all your relevant swing data, including swing speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rates, attack and path angles. A ball flight simulator then displays your results on a big screen monitor. The CPAS system utilizes 3D imagery and helps your fitter accurately explain how your swing is working and which Callaway clubs would most benefit your game. You can be custom fit for woods, irons and golf balls.

The CPC at DLGA ChampionsGate also features the proprietary OptiFit Fitting System, allowing you to test numerous drivers and irons with a variety of shaft and clubhead combinations in a matter of minutes. At the conclusion of your fitting, you'll leave with all your custom specifications and you'll be one step closer to shooting the lowest round of your life.

Michelle Wie won the first LPGA event of her career on Sunday, fulfilling the promise of a decade with a three-under-par 69 to win the Lorena Ochoa Invitational by two strokes over Paula Creamer in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The 20-year-old Wie finished the victory in style, hitting a greenside bunker shot to 6 inches on the 18th hole before tapping in for a birdie. She raised her arms, and after pulling the ball out of the hole, she looked to the sky and let out a sigh of relief.

"For sure, it's definitely off my back," Wie said. "I think that hopefully, life will be a lot better, but I still have a lot of work to do."

Wie finished at 13-under 275 after starting the day tied for the lead with Cristie Kerr at 10 under. Kerr shot a 72 and finished three back, tied with Morgan Pressel (67) and Jiyai Shin (71).

Here's More Coverage of Michelle's First LPGA Victory:

Wie arrives in nick of time for women's golf -- and herself [Steve Elling - CBSsports.com]

After first win, Wie headed in right direction [ESPN]

Wie registers first LPGA win [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Wie Earns First L.P.G.A. Victory [New York Times]

VIDEO: SportsCenter Recap [ESPN]

VIDEO: Wiesy Does It! [The Golf Channel]

Recently, a group of journalist visited our world headquarters at the beautiful ChampionsGate Golf Resort and took the time to see what we are all about. What they found was that the David Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate is a world class instructional facility that caters just as well to the touring pro as it does the beginning golfer.

In the above video, Master Certified Instructor Sean Hogan (who had spent the previous day working with Masters Champion Trevor Immelman), took on the task of explaining to a group of absolute beginners the basics of the golf swing.

This is a true example of the range of player levels that can be found benefiting from our services each day around the globe at any of our DLGA locations.

The OMNI at ChampionsGate is one of Florida's premiere golf destinations and offers something for the entire family. These "Stay, Play & Learn" packages allow you to sample the best in world-class golf, golf instruction, and resort accommodations.

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Hello and welcome to the official online home of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy.

For 25 years, David Leadbetter and DLGA have provided world class golf instruction to golfers of all ages and abilities. Yes, we have a large number of professional golfers on our roster of students, but we are also dedicated to helping golfers just like you swing better, score better and have more fun playing golf.

Our site serves as a directory of our services and will provide you with everything you need to know before booking a lesson. Please feel free to browse our locations, check out our programs and pricing, and read a little about our certified instructors.

A text message from the greatest closer in golf helped give Suzann Pettersen the confidence she needed to end a long winless streak.

Tiger Woods sent the Norwegian a short note Sunday morning, urging her to keep doing everything that had allowed her to build a five-shot lead in the first three rounds of the Canadian Women's Open. Pettersen took the message to heart and ended up cruising to a comfortable victory - her first in almost two years on the LPGA.

"You've got to believe you can do it," she said. "Don't fear anything, the door is wide open. You've just got to keep doing what you're doing. In that way, I usually use a lot of other sports and performances in kind of an inspirational way."

That included the encouraging text message from Woods and the U.S. Open tennis she watched each evening in her hotel room.

"This feels absolutely great," said Pettersen after her round. "I've been playing very good since 2007 (her last win) and have given myself a lot of chances to win tournaments, and like I've been saying, if you put yourself in position often enough, you'll figure out how to close the deal."

"It feels really good to win this one after last week's loss in the playoff. But, I mean, you never feel safe. I had a five-, six-shot lead at the time on the back nine, but you're playing against so good players. Like an eagle, a chip-in, everything is possible, so you've just got to make sure you can just stay on top of what you do and kind of try to still keep hitting aggressive shots. I kind of felt comfortable once I got that tee shot on 18. I knew I couldn't mess that one up."

"David Leadbetter said, 'It's got to start turning around. I mean, you're so close, be patient, it will turn around.' And just to have someone backing you and in your ear day-in and day-out, keep doing what you do, it is good enough. It helps. That's what it's all about, building a good team that works hard and kind of hopefully a successful team."

Pettersen vowed not to play conservatively with a big lead in the final round and made good on that promise - closing with a 1-under 70 at Priddis Greens for a five-shot victory over Momoko Ueda (65), Morgan Pressel (66), Ai Miyazato (67), Karrie Webb (69) and Angela Stanford (70).

Read More: Suzann Pettersen ends winless drought at Canadian Open (TheGolfChannel.com)

Hur shot a final-round 65, while Pettersen and veteran Michele Redman each shot a 67 to finish at 13-under 203 and set up the playoff.

Michelle Wie finished tied for 4th, two shots back at 11-under (205).

Hur, who competed on the Futures Tour last season, had played in 13 previous tournaments this season, making the cut six times.

After a foot-long putt for par to finish her round, she quickly exited the course. But rather than retreat somewhere to watch Pettersen and Redman finish their rounds, she hung out in the clubhouse before heading for the putting green.

Pettersen and Redman each birdied No. 17 to help set up the playoff.

Just 19, Hur wasn't nervous. When asked why not, she shrugged and said, "I don't know."

Pettersen's putt for birdie on the second playoff hole missed to the left, opening the door for Hur to clinch it.

"It was a good putt but it just didn't break, so it's disappointing," she said. "But this is what we work for, and I guess there's next week."

Read More: Rookie Hur wins first LPGA title in playoff at Safeway (CBSsports.com)

While Y.E. Yang and Tiger Woods battled at the PGA Championship over the weekend, Trevor - who is recovering from a wrist injury - was here at ChampionsGate working with David.

Immelman, who originally began working with Leadbetter in 2005, enjoyed a steady series of successes under Leadbetter's tutelage over a four year period including wins at the 2006 Western Open, 2007 Ned Bank Million Dollar Challenge, and the 2008 Masters.

Immelman who has played sparingly over the 2009 season as a result of wrist injury is rejuvenated as he rehabs both his wrist and his game back into top shape.

David is confident and maintains Trevor's best is still ahead of him.

(Story posted 11:57 a.m. - August 18, 2009)

TREVOR IMMELMAN Career Stats (from PGAtour.com)

PGA TOUR Victories
(2) 2006 Cialis Western Open. 2008 Masters Tournament.

National Teams
The Presidents Cup (2), 2005, 2007. World Cup (4), 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007.

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Located in the picturesque Vail Valley, Red Sky Golf Club is a private membership club that allows access for participants of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy. Two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman weave their way through 800 acres of ranchlands, and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains surround the property.

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is the home of Canada's only David Leadbetter Golf Academy. Located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, the resort features a Robert Trent Jones-designed 18-hole course that winds through the natural terrain of the region.

An instructor for some of the best players in the world, including Trevor Immelman, Ian Poulter & Michelle Wie, David Leadbetter created the first David Leadbetter Golf Academy in 1983 to give amateur golfers access to the elite instruction that previously only professionals enjoyed.

Regarded as the premier golf instructor in the world, David Leadbetter has established 30 Golf Academies in 13 countries throughout the world. Each Academy features a variety of instructional programs for adults and juniors, including one to three-day mini schools, retreats, private sessions and corporate events. Each program offers in-depth instruction on short-game and full swing fundamentals, cutting-edge video analysis, and consultation on overall performance improvements.

Programs at each Golf Academy are taught by Certified Instructors who have undergone a comprehensive training program designed and overseen by David Leadbetter at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy World Headquarters at ChampionsGate, Florida. All Instructors undergo a rigorous 12-month certification process, during which they train under Leadbetter and the Worldwide Director of Training and Certification. Instructors must also complete an annual recertification.

For more information on any of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy locations, interested golfers can call 888-633-5323 or visit DavidLeadbetter.com (http://www.DavidLeadbetter.com).

Now, thirteen year old Cindy is living her dream having just qualified for the '09 Ladies U.S Open shooting rounds of 76-68 at final qualifying in North Carolina.

Having won the prestigious Callaway World Junior Championships in 2005 the 8 year old division, Cindy's family felt a move to Orlando from China was necessary for her to develop her game under the guidance of the world's number one golf coach and to compete at the highest level in girls and ladies golf.

A recent winner of the AJGA's highly rated Thunderbird Invitational in Arizona Cindy takes all the winning in stride working on her game alongside the likes of Michelle Wie and Suzann Pettersen at David's Worldwide Headquarters Academy at ChampionsGate. An A+ student in the classroom, Cindy has set her goals high for the future and her coach David Leadbetter feels she has both the talent and dedication to achieve them.