C O N G R E S S I O N A L C O U N T RY C L U B
PGA Senior Assistant Golf Professional
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Congressional Country Club Congressional Country Club is one of the premier golf clubs in the United States, renowned for its challenging courses, rich history, and frequent hosting of prestigious tournaments. Established in 1924, Congressional features two main courses—the Blue Course and the Gold Course. The New Blue, re-imagined by Architect, Andrew Green, reestablishes the course among the best in the world. Coupled with our 8,000-squarefoot Golf Performance Center, the Club solidifies itself and has the best golf experience. In 2018, Congressional partnered with the PGA of America bringing Major Championships back to Congressional. In addition to representing America for the 2037 Ryder Cup, Congressional will host five Major Championships and two National Championships over the next two decades. This collaboration ensures that Congressional remains a significant venue in professional golf for years to come, attracting top players from around the world and maintaining its legacy as a cornerstone of American golf. As a member of the Golf Operations Team, you will be an integral component to the Member experience; you will be provided with a challenging and rewarding experience. Our Team is committed to excellence and providing world-class member services that makes Congressional Country Club the #1 Platinum Country Club in America.
About the Role
PGA SENIOR ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL OUR COMMITMENT Our commitment to the Professional selected for this opportunity goes well beyond position specific training and includes:
• The full support of the Congressional team and family, including the Membership and Board of Governors, as your career progresses. • Working in a culture that promotes team first, growth and creativity. • Competitive Compensation and Benefits, which includes access to onsite housing, meals, a staff program, and many other employee benefits. • A creative and custom-built continuing education program. • Ensuring you are connected to the larger Platinum Club community and build a network you can rely on as you grow your career.
DETAILS Professionals will be coached and mentored by the Golf Operations leadership in every area of the golf operation, fostering the core leadership skills necessary to succeed in future positions. We will work to develop the strongest sense of Club Business Acumen, which will allow for expanded influence within our profession and beyond. Specific areas include:
• Tournament/Event Management for an active Membership; our events are the Best of the Best. • Retail, Buying and Merchandising of an Award-Winning Golf Shop (Top 10 in the World) • Coordination of the Caddie Program, a big part of our Club’s History and Tradition • Outside Operations and Scheduling • Teaching and Coaching Golf, and the Operation of a State-of-the-Art Training Facility • Playing golf with Members and building equity with the Membership • Exposure to the planning and execution of Major Championships (PGA of America) • Attending Department and Club Wide Leadership meetings, including Golf Committee meetings, to develop your leadership (and boardroom) skills for future opportunities • Navigating through challenging situations with Members and Staff • Gain a full understanding of communication with the membership through various platforms and on a variety of topics • In addition to golf, training and exposure to critical areas within the Club, including Accounting, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, and Club Governance
FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE • You will build relationships that last a lifetime • Gain full self-confidence in your abilities • Feel a strong sense of Pride and Belonging to the Club and our Team
From your experience:
• Strengthen your weaknesses, and self-awareness…and build on your strengths. •• Be prepared to relationships become a Head You will build thatGolf lastProfessional a lifetime • Gain full self-confidence in your abilities • Feel a strong sense of Pride and Belonging to the Club and our Team • Strengthen your weaknesses, and self-awareness…and build on your strengths. • Be prepared to become a Head Golf Professional
Below details the responsibility each Professional will be exposed to as a part of their development: • Participate in the Junior Program as an instructor • Attend the PGA Show with the team
Below details the responsibility each Professional will be exposed to as a part of their development:
• Participate in various club wide team opportunities • Learn the Hiring/Interview/Culture fit process
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• Building your network; exposure to other leading operations and Professionals • Minutes for the Golf Committee Meetings • Assist with Quarterly Golf Shop Inventories
POSITION REQUIREMENTS • Class-A PGA Membership (Level 3 Apprentices considered) • Year-round availability
COMPENSATION • Competitive base salary • Individual lessons & Junior Golf Camp/Clinic commissions • Annual bonus • Total compensation up to $90,000+ • Playing and practice privileges (encouraged!) • Staff uniform provided • Free meals in Employee dining while on shift Golf Operations offers strong opportunities for career growth, with six professionals promoted from this position into more senior roles over the past three years.
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Interested and qualified candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Austin Cook, Head Golf Professional at acook@ccclub.org or visit Congressional Country Club’s website here to apply.
Past Majors & Future Events 1964 U.S. Open – Ken Venturi 1976 PGA Championship – Dave Stockton 1995 U.S. Senior Open – Tom Weiskopf 1997 U.S. Open – Ernie Els 2011 U.S. Open – Rory McIlroy 2022 Women’s PGA Championship – In-gee Chun
2025 Senior PGA Championship – Ángel Cabrera 2027 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2030 PGA Championship 2033 Senior PGA Championship 2037 Ryder Cup
Jason Epstein PGA Director of Golf & Athletics
Born and raised in Miami Florida, Jason has been around the game since the age of 4. Jason was selftaught, learning the game in his front yard (and at several public courses in and around the Miami area). His passion and love for golf took him to New Mexico State University, where he played on the golf team and graduated from the Professional Golf Management Program. A Member of the PGA for the past 28 years, Jason has served as the Lead Professional at The Biltmore Hotel in Miami, Florida, Director of Club Operations at Tuckers Point Club in Bermuda, Director of Golf Operations at The Club at Las Campanas in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and as the PGA Director of Golf and Athletics at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Jason has won numerous awards from the PGA of America, developed dozens of professionals into leadership roles in the golf industry, mentored many of his peers, and has implemented programs that assist professionals at every level. Congressional Country Club has a long and storied history. They will be hosting seven of the PGA’s Championships, the Ryder Cup, and PGA HOPE’s National Golf & Wellness Week over the next 14 years. Jason played an integral role in working with the PGA to secure those championships
and has helped shape National Golf & Wellness Week into the success it is today. Jason is committed to developing and mentoring the next generation of professionals, has served on Sections Boards, National Committees, speaks nationally on the game, is a Member of the CMAA’s Business Management Institute Faculty and has hosted numerous seminars benefitting professionals Through hard work, humility, and dedication, Jason developed a reputation for building relationships, fostering an environment of teamwork, and being an inclusive leader. He is an effective communicator who makes others feel at ease around him and possesses genuine warmth when relating to others. Jason is relentless in the pursuit of excellence in all he does. He loves the game, its values and tradition and is dedicated to growing the game and profession. An avid marathon runner and Ironman triathlete, Jason serves as a PGA REACH Ambassador Trustee and has been a part of three PGA REACH running teams competing in the NYC Marathon. A golfing family, Jason and his wife Tina live in Potomac, Maryland with their children Sam, Miles, and Allister.
Austin Cook, PGA Head Golf Professional A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and a graduate of North Carolina State University, Austin Cook has built his career at several of the nation’s most respected golf clubs. He has spent time at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, before serving as an Assistant Golf Professional at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. Austin then spent eight years at John’s Island Club in Vero Beach, Florida, including four years as Head Golf Professional. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in golf operations, tournament management, member
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development. In 2026, Austin joined Congressional Country Club as Head Golf Professional. Austin is passionate about the game of golf and the relationships it creates. His leadership philosophy centers on delivering exceptional member experiences, fostering a culture of teamwork, and developing the next generation of golf professionals. He believes that exceptional service is built through genuine relationships, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Austin and his wife, Justine, reside in Rockville, Maryland.
Nivel Felicien, PGA 1st Assistant Professional Born and raised in St. Lucia, Nivel Felicien attended the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and has been a PGA member for 10 years. His career has taken him from Nantucket Golf Club and The Los Angeles Country Club to Point Hardy Golf Club at Cabot St. Lucia, where he served as Head Golf Professional. Across these clubs, he has built a reputation for thoughtful service, strong relationships, and a passion for creating memorable golf experiences. Nivel’s father introduced him to golf at age six, sparking a lifelong love of the game. One of his proudest career moments was being part of the team that hosted the 123rd U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club. Helping deliver a major championship on one of golf’s biggest stages remains an experience he will always remember.
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