05/18/2026
Eel River Golf Course is excited to officially welcome Jack Mara to our team as our new 2nd Assistant Golf Professional.
Jack joins Eel River as a Level 1 PGA Associate currently working toward full PGA Membership, with long-term aspirations of becoming a Head PGA Professional. He brings previous experience from Hawthorns Country Club in Fishers, Indiana, where he continued developing his passion for the game, customer service, and golf operations. Jack’s professionalism, energy, and commitment to growing the game make him an outstanding addition to our staff and a perfect fit for the culture we continue to build at Eel River.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome Jack to Eel River Golf Course,” said Head PGA Professional Jeff Huffman, PGA. “Throughout the hiring process, it was clear that he has a genuine passion for the golf industry and a strong desire to continue learning and growing within the PGA of America. We believe he will be a tremendous addition to our team and someone our golfers will really enjoy getting to know.”
With the addition of Jack, Eel River Golf Course now has three full-time golf professionals for the first time in facility history. Head PGA Professional Jeff Huffman, PGA, and Lead Assistant Golf Professional Alijah Dopson, MBA, are proud to continue expanding the golf operation as Eel River remains committed to providing the best possible experience for our golfers and the surrounding community.
This milestone reflects the continued growth of the facility and our dedication to elevating customer service, instruction, tournament operations, junior golf programming, and day-to-day player experience. Eel River Golf Course is committed to investing in both its staff and its golfers as we continue building one of the premier public golf experiences in the region.
