By Vinnie Manginelli, PGA
Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Leonard Golf Links is a premier destination for golf enthusiasts seeking top-tier facilities, expert instruction and a welcoming atmosphere. Spanning 52 acres, this 14-time Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) Top 50 Stand Alone Facility offers a comprehensive golfing experience that caters to players of all skill levels.
Leonard Golf Links was founded by Marty Leonard after she grew up learning about the game of golf from her father, Marvin, who took up golf in 1936 as a stress-reliever on the advice of his doctor. Marty is a 2011 Texas Golf Hall of Fame Inductee, truly following in her father’s footsteps. Marvin was elected in 1993.
“To say Marty is passionate about the game is an understatement. A lifelong golfer herself, Marty has continued her family’s tradition of designing unique golf experiences. Marty created the Leonard Golf Links as an opportunity for players of all skill abilities to practice and be fitted for clubs on all-natural turf. Her fellow love of the game has maintained Leonard Golf Links as one of the top driving ranges in the country.” – Leonard Golf Links website
Leonard Golf Links boasts a meticulously maintained driving range featuring 62 Tiff Bermuda grass tee stations that are lighted for nighttime play, 12 built up target greens with bunkers, accurate yardage measurements and fairway cuts for a Tour-like practice session. There is a 10,000 square foot Bermuda grass putting green, an 8,000 square foot chipping green with bunkers and another 8,000 square foot Bermuda grass putting and chipping green.
Michael Martin, PGA
Mike Tschetter
Leonard Golf Links is renowned for its exceptional instruction programs that are facilitated by a team of highly qualified professionals and led by Michael Martin, the PGA of America Director of Instruction. Martin, a Texas Christian University grad, has been recognized as a Top Instructor in Texas by Golf Digest for 2024-25. He employs a holistic approach to instruction, integrating advanced technologies like 3D force plate analysis to enhance his golfers’ performance.
Mike Tschetter, also a TCU graduate, played on several professional tours and has worked with such storied industry professionals as Mike Adams, John Rhodes, Kirk Lucas, Dave Pelz, Harvey Ward, Dr. Gary Wiren and sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella.
Holly Haas
Franklin Corpening
Holly Haas, a former player at TCU, has a rich background in golf. She specializes in junior and women’s instruction and emphasizes purposeful practice through tailored drills and tools, fostering skill development in a supportive environment.
Franklin Corpening is also a proud former Horned Frog and veteran of several professional tours. He brings a wealth of knowledge to his instruction, drawing from his competitive background and mentorship under esteemed coaches such as Dana Bellenger, Mark Blackburn, Randy Smith, Scott Hamilton, Chuck Cook, Cameron McCormick and Dave Stockton Jr.
Together, this team offers private lessons, group clinics and specialized programs that include weekly Women’s Clinics that focus on fundamentals tailored to women’s needs, fostering a fun and relaxed learning environment.
They also run stellar junior clinics and summer camps that are designed for ages 5 to 16, providing comprehensive instruction on golf fundamentals, with camps running weekly during the summer months.
In addition, Leonard Golf Links offers premier club fitting services under the expertise of Steve Russell, a custom club fitter for more than two decades who played on the TCU men’s golf team during his collegiate days. He is consistently recognized as a Top 100 Fitter in America by Golf Digest and by major equipment brands like Ping, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Titleist, Callaway and others.
Russell understands the importance of equipment tailored to the individual player’s specifications. He conducts his fittings outdoors on natural turf, utilizing the latest technologies, ensuring real-world accuracy in assessing equipment needs. Fitting options include driver, irons, wedges, fairway woods and metals, hybrids and putter. Russell also conducts comprehensive full bag evaluations. Each session is designed to optimize performance by analyzing factors such as swing speed, launch angle and ball flight characteristics.
At Leonard Golf Links, they take pride in embodying a legacy of excellence and community involvement. The facility actively supports programs like The First Tee of Fort Worth and local high school golf teams, offering discounted or free practice opportunities to nurture the next generation of golfers.
Finally, Leonard Golf Links sports a 2,600-square-foot golf shop that offers a wide selection of equipment and apparel, complemented by food and beverage services for a complete experience. Checkout this cool video highlighting Leonard Golf Links:
For more information on Leonard Golf Links, visit their website today!
