PETER WEISEL, 29 / Director of Golf Instruction, Peter Weisel Golf at Hunting Hills Country Club
Originally from New Jersey, Peter Weisel came to Roanoke to play golf at Roanoke College. After graduation in 2013, he dedicated his career to golf instruction throughout the state, teaching with unmatched passion and enthusiasm. Currently contracted through Hunting Hills Country Club, Weisel is particularly dedicated to his junior students, introducing them to the sport by harboring a love for the outdoors. In addition to his numerous certifications, he has authored multiple articles in Virginia Golfer Magazine, spoken on golf-specific podcasts, coached with the First Tee of Roanoke and managed a local PGA Junior League team. He also teacher a Golf for Business course at Hollins University, and a weekly class for young kids at North Cross School. “I believe it is important that we spend time educating Roanoke’s youth and teach them to enjoy the outdoors,” Weisel says. “I am a firm believer that having a relationship with the outdoors is an important aspect of youth development.”
- Junior Golf Regional Coordinator for the Virginia State Golf Association
- Teaches a Golf for Business Course at Hollins University
- A coach with the First Tee of Roanoke
- Managed a Roanoke Valley PGA Junior League team
- Operated tournaments for the Roanoke Valley Junior Golf Association
- Certified: PGA Associate Level 3
- Certified: Flatstick Certified Level 2
- Certified: SAM Putt Lab Certified Level 1
- Certified: AimPoint Certified Level 1
- Certified: Flatstick Certified Level 1
- Certified: Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Junior Coach
- Certified: Swing Catalyst Certified Level 1
- Certified: Operation 36 Certified Coach Level 1 & 2
- Certified: Titleist Performance Institute Level 1
- Certified: US Kids Golf Certified Coach
- Certified: First Tee Assistant Coach
From the Nomination: “When it comes to golf instruction in the Roanoke Valley, particularly with kids, Peter Weisel stands out as the best. He is so dedicated to helping his students find joy on the course no matter the age. Above all, he serves as a wonderful ambassador for Roanoke in golf – he organizes tournaments all over the state and teaches private lessons in Richmond – and is constantly advocating for the region he calls home. He has given lessons free of charge before to help someone ahead of a tournament or trip. He becomes so invested in his students’ success that he has cried with them as they’ve shot their goal score. It’s easy to put into words how much Weisel loves teaching and spreading the joy of golf, but he has numbers to back up his success as well: while at Hunting Hills, he has grown junior golf participation 250% since 2017, has generated 3,000 unique visits to the club and has expanded program offerings for juniors, resulting in five new club memberships. He has filmed a number of drills and instructional videos that are available on his website. Peter operates as a business of one, and runs his own social media, marketing, content creation and writes his own articles.”
What do you love about Roanoke?
Weisel: “Roanoke is a hotbed for outdoor activity. Whether you like to hike, fish or golf, there is something for everyone!”
