After completing two-and-a-half years of a golf scholarship at Virginia Tech in the United States,[2] he turned professional in 1984.

Having lost his playing privileges again at the end of the 1986 season, when he made just one cut, Hunter did not return to the European Tour until 1990.

He maintained consistent form though the 1990s earning sufficient money each season to retain his tour card until the end of 1998.

He worked with many top professionals, including 1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie from 1998 to 2004,[3] and LPGA Tour player Catriona Matthew.

He also provided coaching to Scottish golfers Stephen Gallacher, Alastair Forsyth and Gary Orr.