Discovering HOPE and Great Golf at Weissinger Hills

About this episode

The episode features Bryan Slone discussing the significance of Weissinger Hills Golf Course and the PGA HOPE program for veterans.

We’re joined by Bryan Slone, PGA, the general manager of Weissinger Hills Golf Course in Shelbyville, Kentucky to unpack how history, location, and day-to-day hospitality turn a local course into a true travel stop for golfers coming from Louisville and beyond. The most meaningful aspect centers on PGA HOPE, a free six-week program for veterans built around instruction, support, and camaraderie, plus how listeners can help fund it through sponsorship. Bryan shares his own path fr...

People in this episode

Guest: Bryan Slone

Topics covered

• golf
• veterans
• hospitality
• community support
• travel
• history

Keywords

• golf course
• veterans program
• PGA HOPE
• hospitality
• travel stop
• Shelbyville
• Louisville

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PGA HOPE

Places: Weissinger Hills Golf Course, Shelbyville, Kentucky, Louisville

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