Doug Weaver

About Doug Weaver

Available for private lessons. Please call or text (843) 338-9598. Doug Weaver, a Hilton Head Island, SC native, is the acclaimed Director of the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy. 2025 Golf Digest's Top Instructor in South Carolina. His journey in golf began humbly, working at the bag drop of the Robert Trent Jones course at Palmetto Dunes after graduating from Furman University, where he played golf alongside future PGA Tour star Brad Faxon. His professional golf journey took off in 1987 with a win at the Zell Wood Country Club Open, followed by 15 mini-tour events victories and earning his PGA Tour card in 1988. He has been coaching golf for over 25 years, with the past 21 years as the Director of Golf Instruction at Palmetto Dunes. His commitment extends beyond the course, contributing to local organizations and coaching in area high schools. He has received awards from the Boys and Girls Club and First Tee. He has worked with the PGA to run PGA Minority programs which helped introduce college students to the game of golf. He is known as the "Golf Whisperer" for his unique teaching approach, blending psychological and technical aspects of the game. He has a minimalist approach, which focuses on limited mechanical changes to the golf swing and helping develop golfers as players. Because of his playing experience, including when he led the 1989 PGA Tour event and the 1993 U.S. Open, Doug is a better player today because of his continued pursuit of excellence in own personal game. He believes in a holistic, simple method of instruction, which has earned accolades including being voted Golf Digest's No. 2 Instructor in South Carolina and the 2017 Hilton Head Island PGA chapter’s “Teacher of the Year.” His TV show and monthly golf tips have made him a familiar face in the community. He is proud to be a member of the Lowcountry Golf Hall of Fame and a regular at the RBC Heritage Tournament. He enjoys giving back through free clinics and personalized instruction, helping golfers of all levels unlock their potential. Doug's Accomplishments as a player: - 15 Professional Victories - Led 1989 PGA Tour event - Led 1993 U.S. Open - 1989 Record Holder in U.S. Open (One of the Four Aces) - Lowcountry Golf Chapter Player of the Year in 2019 - 1989 World Championship Long Drive Finalist Awards as a Teaching Professional: - Golf Digest's Top Instructor in South Carolina 2025 - 2024 5th Lowcountry Chapter - 2017 Carolina's PGA Teacher of the Year - 2012 Hilton Head Island PGA chapter’s Teacher of the Year - TPI Level I Certified - Golf Digest's No. 2 Instructor in South Carolina Find Doug on social media, below! Teaches at Robert Trent Golf Course

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