Architect

Leon Howard

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Leon Howard built a substantial portfolio of golf courses across the American South and Southwest, with particular concentration in Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee. His work spans municipal facilities, country clubs, and resort courses, demonstrating versatility across different project scales and budgets.

Among his notable designs, Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas stands as a premier private facility, while Johnny Goodman Golf Course in Omaha serves as a respected municipal layout. Howard designed multiple courses at Temple Hills Country Club in Franklin, Tennessee, and created The Trails Golf Club in Norman, Oklahoma. His portfolio includes numerous accessible public courses such as Two Rivers Golf Course in Nashville and Burke Lake Golf Center in Virginia.

Howard's practice produced a wide geographic footprint, with designs extending from Spanish Wells Country Club in Florida to mountain and lake settings throughout Texas Hill Country. His work at facilities like The Hills of Lakeway and various state park courses reflects an ability to adapt routing to diverse terrain while maintaining playability for golfers of varying skill levels.

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