Palmetto Dunes Director of Golf Instruction Doug Weaver included in Golf Digest Best Teachers 2026-27’
Golf Digest Magazine ranks the “Best Teachers in Every State” as voted on by their peers in the golf instruction industry. One of golf’s most comprehensive nationwide rankings.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that its longtime Director of Instruction, Doug Weaver, is ranked among the best teachers in the state of South Carolina.
October 2, 2025
Golf Digest Magazine ranks the “Best Teachers in Every State” as voted on by their peers in the golf instruction industry. One of golf’s most comprehensive nationwide rankings.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that its longtime Director of Instruction, Doug Weaver, is ranked among the best teachers in the state of South Carolina.
“This is a vote from my peers, so I am genuinely humbled,” said Weaver, a former PGA Tour pro, U.S. Open record holder and Lowcountry Golf Hall of Fame member.
“I’ve done what I ask my students to do,” Weaver said. “I’ve been willing to update my techniques in all areas of my game. Palmetto Dunes is an excellent place to practice and play on its challenging and uplifting courses.”
Watch above as Doug Weaver exercises his golf knowledge here at the resort and shows you how to play the signature oceanfront hole at Robert Trent Jones or view it on our Palmetto Dunes YouTube Channel.
And in addition to Palmetto Dunes Resort trio of outstanding golf courses, it operates one of the world’s top golf academies — which offers a variety of instructional programs for golfers of all skill levels. Weaver heads a staff of outstanding PGA Class A professionals that holds a combined teaching experience of 200+ years of hands-on instruction to golfers with proficiency and expertise. (Read our blog on the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy team).
“A ranking like this is quite an honor considering the number of exceptional instructors there are, in one of the country’s best states for golf,” said Palmetto Dunes Vice President of Resort Operations Brad Marra. “All of us at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort are proud to have Doug Weaver head up our outstanding team of golf instructors.”
Weaver once made history on the PGA Tour. As a rookie in 1989, during a breathtaking span of one hour and 50 minutes, Weaver became the first of four U.S. Open contenders at Oak Hill Country Club to ace the sixth hole. Nick Price, Jerry Pate and Mark Wiebe were the other three. Weaver has recorded 10 hole-in-ones during his career.
That historic event became one of many highlights in Weaver’s professional career. He captured 15 mini-tour titles and played in PGA Tour events during six years spanning three decades, including three Top-25 finishes.
Weaver first moved to Hilton Head as a 17-year-old prep athlete. He was taught and influenced by Sam Snead, Davis Love II and Jack Nicklaus — and he played with a left-sided swing. “In 2004, in my drive to be the best teacher I can be, I started practicing a modern approach to golf,” said Weaver, who starred at Furman University alongside Brad Faxon. “I’ve found a more natural and aggressive swing that is dependable in competition.”
All his PGA Tour experiences and passionate desire to excel in coaching have trained Weaver well to help in his ultimate calling as a coach to golfers from beginners to professionals. “The sensitive, hands-on instruction is effective and efficient,” he said. “Our patient coaches will help you kindle or rekindle your love of golf.”
Free Monday Golf Clinic at Palmetto Dunes Toptracer Range
Experience Doug Weaver’s teaching style at the Free Monday Golf Clinic at Palmetto Dunes Toptracer Range and explore our other world-class golf instruction programs hosted by Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy.
