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David Leadbetter leads a clinic at LGA Leeds in 2015.

David Leadbetter leads a clinic at LGA Leeds in 2015.

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Chris Parker was born in England in February 1978, he grew up in the West Midlands and began playing golf at the age of 8 influenced by his father who is an avid golfer. It was quickly identified that Chris had a natural talent for the game and progressed quickly competing in many amateur and junior tournaments at club and county level, before attending University of Central England. After having a successful University career it was only natural for Chris to pursue a career in golf, turning professional in 1998. In 2002 Chris graduated from the PGA of Great Britain gaining Distinction in Coaching. It was during this time period that Chris was drawn to the teaching and philosophy of David Leadbetter were he began his Leadbetter Certification. In 2003, Chris began working for The Leadbetter Golf Academy in Germany. Moving in 2011 to The Leadbetter Academy in Munich as Senior Instructor and Head of Training were he coached some of the best amateur golfers in the Munich area and accompanied LPGA tour players such as Sandra Gal at European Tour level.

During his time in Germany Chris has presented golf clinics with his fellow members of the LGA team for the British and German PGA, presented at the Malmo, Hamburg, Cologne, and Munich golf exhibitions and wrote several articles covering all different aspects of the game on behalf of the leading German golf magazines.

In 2013 Chris moved back to the UK where he will be found Directing The Leadbetter Academy on behalf of David Leadbetter at Leeds Golf Centre The Home of Modern Golf.

Most winters, Chris finds the time to travel to The Leadbetter Headquarters at Champions Gate Florida, and has had the opportunity to work with David Leadbetter teaching many European and PGA Tour players such as Fredrick Jacobson, Bernd Wiesberger and Gary Boyd, Champions Tour players such as Andy Bean, Mark McNulty, LPGA players such as Na Yeon Choi, Suzanne Pettersen, Sandra Gal, Jennifer Song and many more.

Through the opportunity to work with David and other leading instructors Chris feels that he is continually learning which can only advance his skills and ultimately help those who he teaches. This is what gives Chris the drive to further educate and develop himself to becoming the best possible golf instructor.


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Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Tips for Winter Training

FROM THE TEE
Alignment
Never assume the mat is pointing in the right direction. Use a pre-shot routine that makes sure you are lined up correctly.
Solid base
Especially in windy conditions and off the mats. Widen your stance and keep the lower half of your body quiet.
Keep it straight
You’ll get less run in the winter. Try a fairway wood to improve consistency and you won’t lose all that much distance.

IRON PLAY
Grade your lie
Stand with your back to the flag and “grade” your lie. Think traffic lights – attack (green), lay up (yellow) or knock out sideways (red).
Mud ball
Take more club than usual and swing easy to reduce spin and help keep it online.

SHORT GAME
Get it rolling
Use a rescue club or fairway wood on temporary greens and putt how you would normally.
Keep it low
The chip and run reduces the chances of mis-hits and unpredictable bounces – compared to the high, lob shot.
Wet sand
The lob wedge can be very useful. Make a smooth, shallow swing. You don’t need to open the face or your stance.
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