PGA HOPE Spotlight: Greg Hiller
"Above All Else, Have Fun"
PGA Director of Instruction Greg Hiller wants to help veterans with their golf game in a way that brings joy to their lives.
Greg Hiller, a PGA of America Member since 2014, has been hooked on golf since he was 10 years old and hasn't looked back since. Hiller was first introduced to the game by his godfather when he visited him in Minnesota each summer.
“My godfather took me golfing a few times and introduced the game to me,” said Hiller who teaches at TPC San Antonio. “I was hooked right away. After we would finish playing, I would continue to hit balls in their backyard into the evening.”
Greg used his passion for the game to propel him into beginning a career as a golfer. He went on to play collegiate golf for North Dakota State University and Texas Lutheran University, before turning professional in 1997. Hiller won seven times on various mini-tours and played in some Nationwide Tour events, as well as the 2003 U.S. Open. at Olympia Fields Country Club. Greg eventually found his passion for teaching, leading him to his current role as PGA Director of Instruction at TPC San Antonio.
Now in his time at TPC San Antonio, Greg has found a new passion for the game through PGA HOPE. Through PGA HOPE, Greg has been able to have a direct impact on saving lives.
“PGA HOPE is a way for me to give back to the veterans that have given so much to all of us and served our country,” stated Hiller. “One of the other great things about the program is how grateful they are for what we do for them and how we get our participants to enjoy the game of golf and have fun.”
A great way Greg and the team at TPC San Antonio further give back to the veteran community is through their annual PGA HOPE Clinic in conjunction with the Valero Texas Open. This year they hosted 50 PGA HOPE graduates for a free instructional clinic featuring PGA TOUR Professionals Chandler Phillips and Tom Whitney.
This clinic included a question-and-answer session, shots hit by the TOUR players, and insight from Greg Hiller. Emceed by Greg, this clinic created a special opportunity for these participants to have inside-the-ropes access to TOUR players as well as involve them in tournament week. This experience is more than just a golf clinic; it's a chance for the veterans to connect with the broader golf community and feel appreciated for their service.
“So many of the veterans love the environment that golf helps create. We want to expand that for them, and PGA HOPE helps do that,” said Hiller.
By expanding opportunities for veterans to engage with the game, Greg is helping to improve the quality of life for those who have served their country. His efforts not only benefit the veterans themselves but also contribute to building a stronger and more inclusive golf community.
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To connect with Greg Hiller, feel free to contact TPC San Antonio.
