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2026 Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic

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The 8th Annual Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shotgun Start 9:30AM

Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, North Carolina.

Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic

Linda Jochim was a beloved instructor and employee at Leatherman Golf Learning Center for over 15 years. Linda passed away unexpectedly in April 2018. We started this tournament to honor her memory and continue her work with Veterans. Linda’s dad was a Veteran and she knew the importance of helping Veterans out. Veteran charities were very important to Linda.

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4 Man/Woman Captain’s Choice Format

Early Bird Registration Special

$600 per Foursome

Sign Up before Friday, October 9th to receive the Early Bird Special.

Breakfast provided by Chick-fil-A. Lunch provided by Jocks n Jills.

Beverage carts will be on course to provide complimentary beverages and snacks. Each player will get the opportunity to choose a Nexbelt golf belt ($50 value) of their choice (5 different color options) and have it fit and cut for them.

100% of Tournament Proceeds to benefit Homes for our Troops!

Homes for Our Troops
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Categories Demo & Fitting Days

Spring/Summer 2026 Club Fitting Days

Author Leatherman Golf Posted on

Leatherman Golf Learning Center has announced their updated 2026 Fitting Day schedule.  All fittings scheduled for Thursday afternoons except where noted. See below for updating schedule. Come sample and get fit with a certified manufacturer specialist. APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED!!! 

Contact Us at Leatherman Golf Learning Center or call 704-527-1123 for a fitting appointment.

There will be a $50 fitting fee due before fitting appointment. Fitting fee will be applied during “day of” club purchase. Walk-Ups considered based on availability.

Events Calendar

MIZUNO Fitting Day

Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

PING Fitting Day

Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

XXIO Fitting Day

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 11:00am-3:00pm

Fitting appointment click on the XXIO Fitting Link.

TOUR EDGE Fitting Day

Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

TITLEIST Fitting Day

Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 12:00pm-5:00pm

Register for appointment at Titleist.com Fitting website.

Wilson Golf

WILSON Custom Fitting Day

Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

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Categories Events

2025 Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic played October 20th

Author Leatherman Golf Posted on

The 7th Annual Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic was played
on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, North Carolina.

Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic

1st Place Team – 51
Michael French
Jerome Ingram
Dakota Bjorgen
Matt Cardaropoli

2nd Place Team – 52
Gregory Fox
Drew Harper
Jay Fitch
Adam Howell

3rd Place Team – 53
Chris Linville
Tony Killingsworth
Derek Schlageter
Ronneil Herron

Men’s Long Drive Winner
Dakota Bjorgen

Women’s Long Drive Winner
Dawn Dozier-Jochim

Closest to the Pin #5
Calvin Tinker

Closest to the Pin #10
Matt Lester

Beat The Pro Winner
Wallace Clapp

Putting Competition Winner
Alex Brookshire

Through generosity and caring, our Golf Tournament successfully raised…

$10,536.47

100% of Tournament Proceeds to benefit Homes for our Troops!

Homes for Our Troops
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Contact Leatherman Golf Learning Center for more information.

Categories Demo & Fitting Days

Spring 2025 Club Manufacturer Fitting Days

Author Leatherman Golf Posted on

Leatherman Golf Learning Center has announced their updated 2025 Fitting Day schedule.  All fittings scheduled for Thursday afternoons except where noted. See below for schedule. Come sample and get fit with a certified manufacturer specialist.

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED!!! 

Contact Us at Leatherman Golf Learning Center or call 704-527-1123 for a fitting appointment.

There will be a $50 fitting fee due before fitting appointment. Fitting fee will be applied during “day of” club purchase. Walk-Ups considered based on availability.

MIZUNO Fitting Day

Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

PING Fitting Day

Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

COBRA Fitting Day

Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

XXIO Fitting Day

Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 12:00pm-3:00pm

TOUR EDGE Fitting Day

Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

TITLEIST Fitting Day

Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

*Must register at Titleist.com for fitting appointment.
*$100 Registration Fee due when scheduling appointment.

PING Fitting Day

Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

TITLEIST Fitting Day

Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 11:00am-5:00pm

*Must register at Titleist.com for fitting appointment.
*$100 Registration Fee due when scheduling appointment.

TOUR EDGE Fitting Day

Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

MIZUNO Fitting Day RESCHEDULED

Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

Categories Facility News

2024 Top 50 Stand-Alone Driving Range

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With a new year upon us, it’s time to celebrate our 2024 Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) Award Winners. This is our 13th year of recognizing the best teachers and coaches in golf and highlighting the cream of the crop in public, private and stand-alone facilities. With the popularity of golf greater than ever, it is vital that these professionals continue their records of excellence and educate the next generation of industry leaders at the same time.

Congratulations to Leatherman Golf Learning Center! It is with great pleasure that Leatherman Golf Learning Center can announce that has been selected as a 2024 Golf Range Association of America Top 50 Range in the Stand Alone Category.

2019 GRAA Top 50 Stand Alone Driving Range

Leatherman Golf Learning Center will be featured throughout the month of January of Golf Range Magazine on GolfRange.org.

Categories Events

2024 Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic played October 7th

Author Leatherman Golf Posted on

The 6th Annual Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic was played
on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, North Carolina.

Linda Jochim Charity Golf Classic

1st Place Team
Trey Barnes
Alex Dean
Chris Carver
Brandon Conrad

2nd Place Team
Alex Brookshire
Jay Lowery
Charles Chapman
Matt Zvanut

3rd Place Team
Victor Wiggins
Patrick Wiggins
Thomas Jones III
Sherrie Young

Men’s Long Drive Winner
Dakota Bjorgen

Women’s Long Drive Winner
Michelle Race (Senorita Smash)

Closest to the Pin #5
Chris Leatherman

Closest to the Pin #10
Jerry Broadway

Closest to the Pin #15
Steve Weeks

Closest to the Pin with Golf Ball Launcher
Trey Barnes

Through generosity and caring, our Golf Tournament successfully raised…

$5,058.11

Homes for Our Troops

100% of Tournament Proceeds to benefit Homes for our Troops!

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Contact Leatherman Golf Learning Center for more information.

Categories Demo & Fitting Days

Summer / Fall 2024 Club Manufacturer Fitting Days

Author Leatherman Golf Posted on

Leatherman Golf Learning Center has announced an updated 2024 Fitting Day schedule.  All fittings scheduled for Thursday afternoons except where noted. See below for schedule. Come sample and get fit with a certified manufacturer specialist.

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED!!! 

Contact Us at Leatherman Golf Learning Center or call 704-527-1123 for a fitting appointment.

There will be a $50 fitting fee due before fitting appointment unless otherwise noted. Fitting fee will be applied during “day of” club purchase. Walk-Ups considered based on availability.

SRIXON / CLEVELAND Fitting Day

Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

TITLEIST Fitting Day (Sign up ONLY at Titleist.com)

Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 1:00pm-6:00pm

XXIO Fitting Day

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 11:00am-3:00pm

MIZUNO Fitting Day

Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 2:00-6:00pm

PING Fitting Day

Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 2:00-6:00pm

Trackman Range
Categories Facility News

Trackman Range coming to Leatherman Golf

Author Leatherman Golf Posted on


Leatherman Golf installing 23 Trackman Range hitting bays. This exciting range improvement and renovation will start Monday, February 26th and will last approximately 2 weeks.

February 26-27, 2024, the driving range will be completely CLOSED.

February 28 – March 2, 2024, the driving range will be OPEN on both sides, but not the middle bays which leaves 26 hitting stations available.

Sunday, March 3, 2024, the driving range may be fully open, or partially open with limited hitting bays available for use.

March 4-8, 2024, the driving range will be closed each day until 5:00 p.m. Each day the driving range will OPEN from 5:00 until 8:30 p.m. with both sides available, but not the middle bays.

Saturday, March 9, 2024, the entire facility should be fully operational with all hitting bays available and normal hours in effect.

The clubhouse and Pro Shop will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. during construction even when the range is closed. Club repair, merchandise purchases, and miniature golf will be available. Lessons will be limited during this time to when the range is open. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

If you have further questions, please call 704-527-1123.

Categories Demo & Fitting Days

Spring 2024 Club Manufacturer Fitting Days

Author Leatherman Golf Posted on

Leatherman Golf Learning Center has announced their updated 2024 Fitting Day schedule.  All fittings scheduled for Thursday afternoons except where noted. See below for schedule. Come sample and get fit with a certified manufacturer specialist.

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED!!! 

Contact Us at Leatherman Golf Learning Center or call 704-527-1123 for a fitting appointment.

There will be a $50 fitting fee due before fitting appointment. Fitting fee will be applied during “day of” club purchase. Walk-Ups considered based on availability.

MIZUNO Fitting Day

Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 2:00-6:00pm

PING Fitting Day

Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 2:00-6:00pm

CALLAWAY Fitting Day (RESCHEDULED to April 24, 2024)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 2:00-6:00pm

XXIO Fitting Day

Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11:00am-3:00pm

TaylorMade-Golf

TAYLORMADE Fitting Day

Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

SRIXON / CLEVELAND Fitting Day

Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

TOUR EDGE Fitting Day

Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

PING Fitting Day

Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

TITLEIST Fitting Day (Sign up at Titleist.com)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

CALLAWAY Fitting Day

Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

TaylorMade-Golf

TAYLORMADE Fitting Day

Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

PING Fitting Day

Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

COBRA Fitting Day

Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

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