[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E942]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID LEADBETTER

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. David 
Leadbetter, the recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from 
the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA).
  For over thirty years, Mr. Leadbetter has helped golfers achieve 
lower scores and improve their game. He is a world renowned golf 
instructor and known for his innovative teaching techniques. Initially 
starting out as a player, he participated in the European and South 
African tours prior to coming to fame for correcting Nick Faldo's swing 
in the 1980s. Among his many students are the famed Greg Norman, Nick 
Price, Ernie Els, and Michelle Wie. His students have greatly 
benefitted from his creative teaching methods and valuable advice; many 
of them hold major championship titles and individual worldwide titles. 
Aside from being the world's number one golf instructor and serving as 
coach to countless professional golfers, Mr. Leadbetter has academies 
worldwide to nurture new talent and share his love of golf. His 
extensive knowledge of golf also extends to seven golf instruction 
books, instructional DVDs, and television programs.
  This prestigious award from NGCOA recognizes Mr. Leadbetter's 
contributions to the game of golf. His love for golf is evident in his 
dedicated efforts to helping others improve their game. Mr. Speaker, I 
ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Leadbetter 
on this great honor. I wish him all the best.

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