Meet Your Instructor
In 1996, Ed LeBeau founded Heartland Golf Schools at Annbriar Golf Course. He built the curriculum on the teachings of his mentor, Manuel de la Torre. (scroll down)
Golf Schools at Annbriar Golf Course. He built the curriculum on the teachings of his mentor, Manuel de la Torre. (scroll down)
Training Approach
Ed employs a club-focused approach to coaching for swing consistency. This methodology is guided by the golf instruction concepts of PGA Hall of Fame member Manuel de la Torre.
As Manuel’s student for over 20 years, Ed was inspired to utilize this approach based on his first-hand experience with Manuel's training concepts. He could immediately experience simplicity and consistency in his golf swing. This was vital since consistency had proven to be the primary goal of every student.
Brief History of Club-Focused Better Consistency Golf Training
Contrasting sharply with the conventional and often convoluted body-focused methods, club-focused golf instruction was first conceived by World Golf Hall of Fame instructor Ernest Jones. His training model has remained relevant for over a century.
About Manuel de la Torre
Manuel was the inaugural recipient of the PGA of America’s National Teacher of the Year award. He was one of the few instructors honored in both the PGA Hall of Fame and the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame.
Golf Instruction Philosophy
Manuel’s straightforward approach to golf instruction for swing consistency centers on three key principles:
• Golf is about sending the ball toward a target.
• The golf club is solely responsible for controlling the ball.
• Teach golfers how to use the club to control the ball effectively.
The legacy of club-focused instruction (CFI) begins with Ernest Jones, refined and expounded by Manuel de la Torre, brought to todays golfers by Ed LeBeau. For an in-depth appreciation of Manuel and CFI click here.
The Beauty of Manuel de la Torre’s Club-Focused Golf Instruction
- Makes the golf swing easier to understand.
- Simplifies the golf swing so players experience tangible improvements
Contact Us Today
Reach out to us so you can directly benefit from Ed’s over two decades of game improvement knowledge. You will experience positive changes in your golf from your very first session.