Our Golfzon Leadbetter professionals
Carlo Alberto Acutis
Carlo Alberto Acutis has been teaching golf for over 30 years.
During his remarkable amateur career, he played for the Italian national team for 7 years and spent 4 years playing for the University of Miami's university team, from which he graduated. He then turned professional, competing worldwide before founding Italy's first golf academy in 1992. In recent years, he has dedicated his time and attention to golf putting, a passion he shares with Phil Kenyon and Paul Hurrion. Over the past 10 years, he has participated in several Senior Tour competitions and qualified three times for the Senior Open Championship.
Christophe Lacroix
From the age of 4, Christophe discovered his passion for golf on the greens of the Évian Resort.
His achievements as an amateur player are remarkable: a European vice-champion title with the French U18 team, as well as a 14th-place finish at the "Orange Bowl" Junior World Championship. Christophe is renowned for his individual approach to teaching golf. Attentive to the specific needs of each student, his expertise enables him to adapt to all profiles, regardless of their level or objectives. Utilizing cutting-edge technological tools and a variety of pedagogical approaches, he offers his students a comprehensive and personalized learning experience.
Stanislas Caturla
With a distinguished amateur career behind him, Stanislas, a top-level athlete and graduate of Laval University, has always managed to balance his studies with his passion for golf. Specializing in marketing and international management, he distinguished himself for five years across the Atlantic as a member of his team, which he captained during the 2014–2015 season.
He later turned professional on the Pro Golf Tour, where he notably claimed victory at the 2022 French Professional Doubles Championship. Today, his ambition is to share his experience at Évian, particularly by leading the Performance Program and inspiring players to fully embrace their passion for the game.
Arnaud Valentin
Arnaud has been involved in elite sports from a young age, which naturally led him to pursue teaching and coaching in the realm of golf.
With a Brevet d'Etat in golf obtained successfully in 1998, he refined his skills under the mentorship of renowned coaches. Joining the David Leadbetter Academy in 2006, Arnaud specialized in high-level instruction, guiding players and teams toward excellence. Certified by Golfzon Leadbetter, he has been sharing his expertise for over 15 years, offering a straightforward and effective teaching approach tailored to all levels and ages.
