Leatherman Golf Learning Center

2012 GRAA Top 50 Golf Range / Stand Alone Facilities

Leatherman Golf Learning Center

Christopher Leatherman, PGA Head Professional

5845 S Tryon St

Charlotte, NC 28217

http://www.leathermangolf.com

chrisl@pga.com

Facility Amenities:

  • Grass Tees (12)
  • Bays with Mats (37)
  • Accurate Yardage Measurements on Tees to Targets
  • Short Game Practice Area
  • Lighting for Night Use
  • Synthetic Putting Green
  • Grass Putting Green
  • Covered Areas

Additional Amenities:

  • Miniature Golf Course (18)
  • Heated Bays (20)
  • Pro Shop (3,000 Sq. Ft.)
  • Food & Beverage
  • Ball Flight Monitor
  • Automatic tees from PowerTee (34)
  • Indoor Video Training Room

Type of Range Targets:

  • Flags
  • Bunkers
  • Built-up Greens
  • Yardage Markers

Instruction provided.

Number of PGA Professional Instructors: 4

Clubfitting services provided.

Total number of visits to facility per year: 100,000

Number of range balls dispensed on range per year: 6,750,000

Number of range balls in inventory: 23,000

New balls are acquired: Three times per year

Best range promotion: We sell eight different pre-paid range cards for our ball dispenser. The more you buy, the more you save.

Special programs: Annually host the local chapter Special Olympics golf team practice for two and a half months on Saturday mornings; Helicopter Ball Drop to raise money for fallen police officers.