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Staff
At Leonards Golf we believe in utilizing a students natural abilities, together with instructional techniques to help his students be successful. The emphasis of fundamentals and the importance of Balance, Grip, Stance, Alignment and Posture. Many of the key swing fundamentals and tools help to feel a correct swing.
Good instructional coaching ensures that you have a positive experience and are therefore more likely to succeed and achieve your goals. He prides himself in being a good instructor by having knowledge of the game, good communication skills and patience. An important aspect of being a good instructor is to stay up-to-date on the latest concepts and techniques recommended by the successful PGA and LPGA players.
Leonard has observed and been taught by some of the best instructors in the business. The David Leadbetter Academy clinics show students how to “learn” the golf swing. He has also attended numerous teaching seminars, one of which was by short game guru Dave Pelz.
 Leonard Hermosillo
Leonard is a native of Denver, Colorado. He was introduced to the game of golf 38 years ago and has enjoyed it since. He has been a Teaching Professional at two local golf courses:
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Hyland Hills GC in Westminster, CO for five years
• Indian Peaks GC , Lafeyette, CO for the past nine years
He retired from IBM Corp. in Boulder, CO and decided to pursue teaching others how to play the game. He is a left-handed golfer which gives him the ability to teach right-handed or left-handed. A right-handed golfer can face him and see a demonstration or “reflection” of a good fundamental swing. Through his love of sports, he has several years of coaching experience in other sports as well; baseball, football, basketball and women’s fast-pitch softball. Leonard has many students that have been with him for years. Several of them have achieved their own personal goals and have received most improved honors at their respective golf clubs. Leonard has also taught all skill levels from; beginners to low handicappers and participated in many Junior Golfer clinics. Several of his female students have excelled as tournament champions and have won in their flights in the past ten years.
 Peter Larson
Peter is originally from Des Moines, Iowa and currently resides in Lafayette, CO. Assistant Professional at Indian Peaks G. C. in Lafayette, CO. Peter attended the University of Iowa where he earned his degree in Liberal Arts. He has entered the PGA Appentice Program and is an Assistant Professional at Indian Peaks Golf Course in Lafayette. He has been a Golf Professional since 2004. Aside from golf, Peter counts fishing and snowboarding among his hobbies.
 “The Doctor is In”: “Dr. Larry” Worster
After a career performing as a guitarist and teaching music history at Metro State, “Dr. Larry” is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a teaching golf professional in his encore career. He began his golf studies under Leonard five years ago and has been teaching at Leonards since 2004. This year, he qualified as a PGA Apprentice. His philosophy of golf instruction is to teach the whole person, addressing the five areas of the game throughout the student’s course of study: full swing, short game swing, putter stroke, mental preparation, and course management.
Dr. Larry’s Tip: How long can you make a bucket of range balls last? Make your practice count! Take your time and enjoy yourself. Approach each shot with a plan. Take a practice swing with your current drill or a single swing thought in mind. Hit one ball with your drill. Step back. Refocus, take a practice swing, and hit a second ball with your natural swing, noticing the effects of your practice on the resulting shot. Step back, breathe, and repeat. When you are tired, take a break!
Becky Clark
• Class A LPGA Professional
• Master of Social Work, 1992, University of Denver
• Bachelor of Science - Public Recreation, 1980 Northwest Missouri State
• Golf Professional, presently, Lake Valley Golf Club, Longmont, CO
• Golf Professional, 2005-2006, Columbine Country Club, Columbine Valley, CO
• Golf Professional, 1997-2005, The Meadows Golf Course, Littleton, CO
• Pro Shop Sales, 1996, Overland Golf Course, Denver, CO
• Junior Golf Instructor, 1996, Mike McGetrick Golf School, Denver, CO
• Girls Golf Instructor, 1996-1997, Girls in Golf, Denver, CO
• Volunteer Assistant Golf Coach, 1996, Denver South High School, Denver, CO
 Brian Lindstrom
Brian is from Denver and now resides in Loveland, Colorado. 15+ years experience in golf instruction Assistant Professional & Instructor at Hyland Hills GC, Westminster Head Professional & Instructor for H.M.S. Golf Management-Pinehurst, NC, , Chattanooga, TN, and Atlanta, GA, Golf Instructor at Golf Academy of Northern Colorado at Collindale, Ft. Collins. Brian’s teaching philosophy is to help each student swing the golf club the way that is simplest for them as an individual. He will help “subtract” the compensating (or extra) things you do in your swing. Eliminate the shots you do not like and add the ones you have wanted to learn how to hit. All levels of golfer are welcome! Beginners can expect a no pressure fun experience. Intermediates can overcome obstacles that keep them from progressing. Advanced players are welcome to learn new shot making techniques and play their best. Fundamentals are always the key to achieving improvement. Address the mechanics but also learn the importance of proper posture and the physical correlations to what is happening in your golf swing. Brian has worked with many experts that are available to you in the area of golf specific fitness. Brian’s PGA membership and training have included various seminars with many of the top teachers in the game. He has worked and studied directly with 3 Master PGA Professionals. There are only 200 out of the 28,000 PGA members who have achieved this elite status. Learn to enjoy the game that lasts a lifetime.
 Barbara Hermosillo
Native of Denver Colorado, Married to Leonard Hermosillo for over 45 years. Raised 2 children. Son Christopher graduated from CSU and lives and works for Federal Express in Costa Mesa, CA. Daughter Michelle graduated from Metro State College and has a Masters Degree in Computers from Regis University. She lives in Denver and works for Children’s Hospital. I retired from the State of Colorado- Revenue Department in 1979 after 20 years of service. Went to work for IBM and retired in 1993. Leonard taught me how to play golf and it was something we could do together. In 1999, I became Club Champion at Hyland Hills Golf Club in the 9-hole Ladies League. That same year, my partner and I became State Champions of the CWGA 2 man best ball Tournament played at Walking Stick in Pueblo, Colorado beating 127 teams from around the state. Thanks Leonard! If you can teach your wife to play golf…. You can teach anyone.
 Brad Neher
Brad's teaching mentor is the World Golf Hall of fame Instructor and legendary golfer Bob Toski. Toski has served as Brads coach since 1999. Brad is a Denver native who grew up in Littleton and
now makes his home in Broomfield, Colorado. He was appointed the Interim Head Coach of Mens Golf at the University of Colorado for the 2005-06 seasons. He currently serves as a Director of Nike Golf Camps, Director of Instruction for the Gold Crown Foundation and is a member of the Power bar Team Elite. Brad will play part time on the Canadian Tour in 2006. Teaching Philosophy: Emphasis is placed on the FUNdamentals of the golf swing as the foundation of a players game. Once a student has mastered the grip, stance, ball position and alignment, Brad works to build a swing around a players natural strengths and abilities. With his use of analogies and drills to produce a repeatable gold swing, he strives to keep it simple. Incorporating his playing diary and visual feedback methods will encourage you to become a better golfer and a student of your own game.
Matt Schalk
• Member since 1999-Professional Golfers Association of America
• 10 years experience in golf instruction
• Director of Golf, Vista Ridge GC, Erie, CO 80516 (303) 665-9590
Matt was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. He received his PGA membership in 1999 through the PGA Golf Professional Training Program where he also received a Titleist scholarship for his outstanding marks. He was nominated for the 2005 Colorado PGA Teacher of the year. He is regarded by his peers as one of the top playing professionals in the state. He has played on the last 7 Colorado Cup teams and will represent the professionals again in 2005. He is a 5-time member of the Taylor Cup team. He qualified for the 2005 & 2006 National Club Professional Tournament. He finished 1st in the 2002 Wyoming Open shooting 16 under for 54 holes, finished 3rd in the 2001 Colorado Open, and has over 25 professional victories. His lowest tournament round is a 9-under 61. He has taught many professional and college golfers. He currently teaches several Colorado Avalanche and Denver Bronco players. He has been a high school golf and baseball coach. Matt enjoys working with men, women, and juniors of all abilities.
 Bob Annesty
Bob
has been a clubmaker since 1986. He is a Golf Clubmaker Association (GCA)Certified Advanced Clubmaker. He received the GCA 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 Colorado Clubmaker of the Year! Bob started making club as a hobby. Started taking clubmaker classes (Basic, Professonal and Advanced Clubmaking). Then worked for Golfsmith for 7 years, becoming the Master Clubmaker in one of Golfsmith's busiest stores. Bob now has contracts with several Colorado golf pro shops for their repair business. Bob also repairs and adjusts the clubs of several local and national Golf Professionals as well as doing the repairs for the University of Colorado Golf Team.
 Chris Latino
Chris was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado and currently resides in Arvada. Chris was an Assistant Professional at the Omni Interlocken Golf Club in Broomfield, Colorado for four years prior to teaching at Leonard’s Golf. He was especially gifted when it came to the junior golf program. Chris went to the University of Colorado where he earned his degree in accounting. He is currently in the PGA Apprentice Program. He became a Golf Professional in 2003. A wife and new son have lead Chris back to accounting full time, but he still desires to teach as time permits.
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