First Assistant Golf Professional

Position Overview

Bethesda Country Club is seeking an ambitious, driven PGA Professional who is passionate about advancing their career while delivering an exceptional experience for members and guests. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, a team-first mentality, and a genuine commitment to all aspects of the golf business.

Working closely with the Head Golf Professional and the golf staff, this individual will play an important leadership role within the Club’s golf operation, with primary responsibility for overseeing the tournament program and directly managing the Women’s Golf Program. The candidate will also serve as the acting Head Golf Professional in their absence, helping lead daily operations, coordinate golf events, and maintain the highest standards of service and professionalism.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated PGA Professional to expand their leadership responsibilities, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful impact on a progressive, high-performing golf operation at one of the Middle Atlantic region’s premier private clubs.

The Club

Located in the heart of Montgomery County, Bethesda Country Club offers an ideal location with easy access to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The Club and its Golf Operation are centered around a diverse and engaged membership, creating an energetic, welcoming, and family-oriented club atmosphere.

Bethesda Country Club has made significant investments in recent years and just completed an impressive long-range capital improvement plan focused on enhancing the entire Club property and member experience.

The Club’s superb golf facilities include an 18-hole championship golf course featuring renovated greens, tee boxes, and bunkers. A state-of-the-art, four-bay indoor Learning Center provides year-round opportunities for instruction, player development, and programming. The driving range is equipped with TrackMan Range technology, and the Club also offers a dedicated short-game practice facility for its membership.

The Golf Program is highly active and supports a strong culture and passion for women’s, men’s, senior, and especially junior golf. Bethesda Country Club has had the privilege of hosting numerous prestigious local, junior, and national events throughout its history. Among these is the annual Bubby Worsham Memorial Junior Championship, whose inaugural champion was legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.

The Golf Professional Shop is recognized throughout the Middle Atlantic region as one of the leading and most robust golf retail operations in the area. The Club prides itself on providing its members with a premier merchandise program that reflects the expectations and needs of its family-oriented membership. The Golf Shop generates more than $1 million in annual sales on average and was completely renovated in 2022, introducing a fresh, modern retail environment.