Know what to work on.
Learn which skills need attention and how to practice them. Video and shot data help make the work specific.
Red Zone Golf Academy
Building
champions.
On and off the course.
Academy program built and developed by Coach David Lawrence, an American Development Model certified elite performance instructor.
2026 academy applications are open.
2026 academy applications
Applications
are now live!
Tell us about your player, their game, and their goals. We will follow up to find the right academy program together.
- 01 Share your player's story
- 02 Tell us what comes next
- 03 Connect with our coaching team
Every player applies. No payment is collected in the application.
Junior developmentCompetitive preparationCollege recruiting support
The academy
Better golf starts
with better coaching.
Great coaching goes beyond a swing change. We help junior golfers learn how to practice, prepare for competition, and take responsibility for their progress.
Take practice to the course.
Build routines, make better decisions, and prepare for the situations you will face in a tournament.
Carry it beyond golf.
Learn to handle setbacks, follow through on goals, and support your teammates. Those habits matter away from the course, too.
Academy programs
Three levels.
A place to develop.
Start with the program that fits the player's experience and goals. Every player applies, and we talk through the right fit together.
Academy level
Foundations
For players learning the game
Learn sound fundamentals, develop athletic movement, and get comfortable around the green.
Instruction4 hrs / month
- Movement and setup
- Short-game fundamentals
- Focused practice
Academy level
Performance
For players preparing to compete
Build the skills and practice habits to play more consistently and prepare for competition.
Instruction6 hrs / month
- Skill development
- Competition planning
- TrackMan data reviews
Academy level
Elite
For players pursuing varsity and college golf
Work on tournament strategy, physical preparation, and the college recruiting process.
Instruction8 hrs / month
- College recruiting support
- Tournament strategy
- Performance and fitness
10years playing full-time
50+tournament wins
PGATour competitor
Meet your coach
Experience at the top.
Attention to your game.
David coaches the whole player: swing, short game, mental performance, and college recruiting.
After graduating from Eastern Illinois University, David played full-time professionally around the world for 10 years. He has won over 50 tournaments, holds six course records, and has competed on the PGA Tour. He still competes from time to time, bringing that experience to the players he coaches.
He gets to know each player, what they want from golf, and where they need support. Their progress as people matters as much to him as their scores.
A swing you can rely on.
Work on movement, contact, and speed. David helps each player understand their swing and make changes they can repeat on the course.
More options around the green.
Build a wedge distance chart, practice different shots around the green, and develop a consistent putting routine.
Be ready for the next shot.
Practice pre-shot routines, course decisions, and ways to reset after a mistake. Learn how to stay composed when a round gets difficult.
Find the right college fit.
David helps players prepare their profile, talk with college coaches, and understand the recruiting process.
Better Golf QC
Keep working.
All winter.
Your included Better Golf QC Junior Membership gives you a home for your game at the Quad Cities' premier training facility. Complete your drills and homework, and keep practicing between sessions, even through the Midwest winter.
3TrackMan simulators
2,000sq. ft. putting green
FitnessDedicated training space
Understand how you move.
Review the swing from face-on and down-the-line views. Use 3D movement analysis to see how the body and club work together.
Know what the ball is doing.
Measure launch, spin, speed, carry, and dispersion. Use that information to choose what to work on and track changes over time.
Take your distances to the course.
Build a personal yardage chart with stock carries, wedge distances, and common misses. Make club selection with a clearer picture of your game.
The Red Zone roster / 2026
Champions are
built here.
Meet some of the players who are having success. We are proud of their achievements, and we can't wait to see what our students do next.
Individual state champion
Owen Van Zuiden
Individual state champion
Camille Wood
Team state champions
Championship team
Joining the academy
Start with
a conversation.
Every player must apply to join. The application helps us understand their experience and goals before we talk about the right program.
Apply to the academy- 01
Tell us about the player.
Share their experience, goals, and what they want to improve.
- 02
We review the application.
The coaching team reads it to understand where the player is today.
- 03
Talk through the right fit.
We follow up to discuss the player and the academy. No payment is collected in the application.
Red Zone Golf Academy
Let's work
on your game.
Tell us about your player. We will be in touch to discuss the next step.
Apply to the academy