Brian Hussey
Bethel,CT
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven PGA professional with over 25 years experience in private club operations, program development, and player engagement. Proven ability to elevate member experience, grow participation, and be the leader of a top-tier private club.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
PGA Head Golf Professional
Rock Ridge Country Club
Newtown, CT
02.2016 - Current
- Directed all golf operations.
- Transformed club culture and overall membership experience.
- Increased membership and rounds of golf played by 40% over ten years.
- Delivered 300+ hours of instruction annually through private lessons and clinics for all skill levels.
- Spearheaded construction of a cutting-edge indoor teaching facility featuring advanced technology (2019).
- Collaborated with committees and department heads to plan and execute 100+ annual events, enhancing member participation and satisfaction.
- Managed annual budgets and controlled expenses for golf operations, within budget for ten consecutive years.
- Boosted tournament participation through innovative formats for men, women, and junior golfers.
- Oversaw retail operations generating $250K + in annual sales, including inventory management and vendor relationships.
- Recruited, trained and mentored a 15-member team.
- Developed a thriving junior program serving 70+ participants, strengthening family engagement and the membership pipeline.
Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Fairview Country Club
Greenwich, CT
03.2006 - 12.2015
Assistant Golf Professional
Country Club of Fairfield
Fairfield, CT
01.2005 - 12.2005
Assistant Golf Professional
Wee Burn Country Club
Darien, CT
01.2000 - 12.2004
Outside Services
Jupiter Hills Club
Tequesta, FL
12.1999 - 01.2001
Outside Services, Caddie
Quaker Ridge Golf Club
Scarsdale, NY
01.1994 - 12.1999
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY01.1999
Skills
- Golf tournament software: Golf Genius
- Launch monitors: Foresight Golf, Trackman
- Club fitting expertise: Ping, Acushnet, TaylorMade, Callaway
- Point of sale systems: Club Systems, Jonas, Club Prophet, Clubspot
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Calligraphy skills
Personal Information
Title: PGA Head Golf Professional
Playing And Professional Accomplishments
- Voted as the Golf Digest #11 ranked instructor in Connecticut in 2019.
- Voted as the Golf Digest #13 ranked instructor in Connecticut in 2017.
- Active participant in local and regional CTPGA section events.
- 2021 CTPGA Pro/Pro, The Farms CC, T7 (-2)
- 2019 CTPGA Pro-Assistant Champion, Ellington Ridge CC, 64 (-8)
- 2016 CTPGA Pro-Junior Champion, CC of Avon
- Selected to the 2013, 2014 Met PGA Squire Cup Team as one of the twelve most outstanding Assistant Professionals in the Met PGA based on the Professional Performance criteria.
- Participant in the 2015 New York State Open and 2014 MET Open.
- Participant in the 2007, 2013, and 2014 Connecticut Open.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PGA Head Golf Professional
Rock Ridge Country Club
02.2016 - Current
Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Fairview Country Club
03.2006 - 12.2015
Assistant Golf Professional
Country Club of Fairfield
01.2005 - 12.2005
Assistant Golf Professional
Wee Burn Country Club
01.2000 - 12.2004
Outside Services
Jupiter Hills Club
12.1999 - 01.2001
Outside Services, Caddie
Quaker Ridge Golf Club
01.1994 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Business Administration -
St. Bonaventure University