About Hillary

Hillary Epstein began her career with Invited at The Hamlet Golf and County Club the day it was purchased in June of 2011. At that time Hillary was brought in as the Private Event Director. After two successful years in events at The Hamlet the position of Membership Director opened up and Hillary stepped into her new role. "In events you build relationships with people and when their event ends you often do not see them again. As Membership Director the relationships built carry on...this is my favorite part of my new role. You join a Country Club to enrich your life, as Membership Director this is what I get to help my Members do, every day."

About Jim

Jim is a PGA Class “A” Member who brings over 25 years of experience in the golf industry to The Hamlet.  Born and raised in Syosset NY, Jim went to Long Island Lutheran HS and later graduated college from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.  There, Jim met his wife Amy and today have three children. James, Patrick and Natalie.Jim got his start in the golf industry at The Town of Oyster Bay Golf Club in 1990 and then went back to Kansas where he worked as an assistant at Mission Hills and Blue Hills Country Clubs.  In 2000, Jim began a seven-year career as the Head Golf Professional at Oakwood CC, a private club located in Kansas City, MO.  In 2007, Jim moved back to the Island where he took on the position as the Head Golf Professional at Muttontown CC until 2009.  Recently, Jim has been the Director of Instruction / First Assistant at The Creek Club in Locust Valley.Jim is an accomplished teacher, merchandiser & tournament coordinator who has served on the Midwest Sec...

About Nicholas

Chef Matthew’s extensive culinary background also includes: • Lessing’s Hospitality, where he became a multi-unit executive chef. • Temple Chaverim in Plainview, New York • 74 Wythe in Brooklyn, New York • Garden City Hotel, working for Belgium Master Chef Steven De Bruyn • City Fish Market in Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale areas • Ideal Cheese and Wine in New York • Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), where Chef Matthew was recognized for his work at Blue Smoke and asked to be a part of the team at USHG’s 2 Michelin star restaurant, The Modern. • The Museum of Modern Art, where he learned and worked with chefs Abram Bissel, Tom Allen, and Jiho Kim. Chef Matthew and his wife Jillian expect their first child in the fall of 2022. Additionally, Chef Matthew is a competitive amateur golfer placed in numerous LIGA, MGA, and NYSGA events and maintains a scratch handicap. He also enjoys gardening, playing guitar or piano, and spending time with his Yorkie Schnauzer Jack. He is excited to bring his cooking and personality to The Hamlet and is looking forward to seeing all at the club.

About Steven

Steven is a Long Island native with 23 years of experience on Long Island and he has a vast knowledge of the islands golf courses.  Steve’s most recent role prior to joining us at The Hamlet was as Regional Superintendent for Parkland Management Group where he oversaw the conditions of nine Long Island properties.  Steve is married to his wife Dana of fourteen years and has two children, Zachary (11) and Dylan (5).