March 2021 at The Deuce Golf Club

Dear Member, We’re counting down to spring and are hopeful the cold weather, snow storms and ice are behind us. Despite some of the “interesting” weather we have had recently, we enjoyed seeing so many of you brave the elements and join us at the Clubhouse for dinner or drinks last month. As the weather continues to improve, we hope to see even more of you!

Let’s hope the “luck of the Irish” grants us lots of beautiful weather to get out and golf this month and that our KC Royals start their season off strong. The boys in blue kick off their season with a home game on April 1st.

We hope to see you soon!

Steve Shrawder, President The National Golf Club steves@thenationalgolfclub.com

Please welcome our newest members: Nick Dandurand Jeff & Veda Donner Jordan Fitch Jacob Huffman Andrew Marks Camrin Nissen

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS PAGE Junior Golf Spring Break Camp............. 3 The Deuce Ladies’ Golf Association ......4 Golf Instruction with Josh Nahm............6 Trivia Night at The National.................. 7

Nic Ingram Director of Golf nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com Dear Members, I know it feels like this winter will never end, but trust me … before you know it, the cold temperatures will be gone and our golf course will be as beautiful as ever. As we look forward to the golf season, please know that posting season will begin March 1st and any round played in our area will need to be posted.

This month will we be hosting our Spring Break Junior Golf Camp from March 30th through April 1st. Please see complete details in this issue. Mark your calendars for our first golf event of the season, the Masters Shotgun, on Saturday April 10th.

Hope to see you all at the Club soon.

Best, Nic Ingram Director of Golf

MARCH HOURS of OPERATION Golf Shop

Tuesday through Sunday 9a to 5p

Practice Facility

Tuesday through Sunday 30 minutes prior to first tee time until one hour before sunset

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

in accordance with Platte County’s ordinance  Members/guests must wear

a mask in the Clubhouse and maintain proper (sixfoot) social distancing.

 Golfers sharing a golf cart

We’re pleased to announce the return of Kyle Golos as the Head Golf Professional at The Deuce! Kyle joined the FiveStar family in 2015, working at The Deuce. Two years later, he transferred to The National. Kyle and Ryan Dodd are switching locations as of March 1st.

Kyle Golos Head Golf Professional The Deuce Golf Club

An experienced PGA professional originally from Colorado, Kyle brings more than 20 years of golf industry experience to his new position at The Deuce. His goals as Head Golf Professional include providing a new perspective and developing fresh, innovative and creative ideas for the entire Deuce membership.

Kyle has been recognized by his peers for his extraordinary commitment to his team and to the membership.

Outside of work, Kyle enjoys being active in his community and spending time with his family. Kyle has a son, Jacob, and is expecting twin daughters this May!

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must wear masks unless the two occupants live in the same household.

 Golfers must wear masks on

the golf course when within a six-foot radius of another golfer unless you live in the same household.

Not lucky enough to go on vacation this Spring Break?

Send your junior golfer to The National’s Spring Break Golf Camp, designed for junior golfers of all abilities.

Each day of Golf Camp will include instruction on the Practice Facility, lunch and on-course instruction.

Program Highlights:

 One hour of instruction on Practice Facility daily  One hour of on-course instruction daily  Lunch provided daily

Dates/Times:

Tuesday, March 30th through Thursday, April 1st from 11a to 2p

Ages:

Juniors age 8 and up

Entry Fee:

$225 per junior, plus tax includes LUNCH daily

Limited Registration:

Registration open to the first 10 juniors who sign up.

A minimum of four juniors is required to hold camp.

Open to all Deuce, National and Purple Rose Members!

To register, contact Ryan Dodd at rdodd@thenationalgolfclub.com

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We are pleased to announce the formation of THE DEUCE LADIES’ GOLF ASSOCIATION (LGA) starting in 2021!

It is our hope that this new organization will strengthen ladies’ golf at the Club and provide a comfortable atmosphere for women golfers to meet and socialize with other women golfers at the Club as they compete in friendly competitions throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be a part of the new Deuce Ladies’ Golf Association Executive Board and Committees.

We are excited for the new year and believe this group will greatly enhance the ladies’ golf offerings at The Deuce.

We are happy to introduce these members who will head The Deuce LGA in 2021: Judy Anderson Chairman Donna Sumpter Vice-Chairman Erin Priddy Secretary Allyson Berberich Treasurer Juanita Janssen Tournament Chair These members will work alongside The Deuce Golf Professional team to fill the standing committee roles. If you volunteered to be involved with the LGA … thank you! We will be in touch with you soon to see how you can take part in The Deuce LGA. For more information about The Deuce LGA, please contact Kyle Golos Head Golf Professional kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com

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Dear Member, After a long winter, a new golf season is finally upon us. I always consider March a transition month, much like November, where you have a tug-of-war among the weather seasons. We might have one day where it’s 70 degrees and the next day it’s 30. Thankfully, better weather is now in sight.

March is also when we perform our first greens aerification of the season. Our aerification dates at The Deuce are March 15th and 16th. Due to the cooler temperatures this time of the year, the healing process takes a little longer, so expect a healing time of three to four weeks. Hopefully, we’ll have some warm weather to expedite this process.

The GCM team would also like to add some additional drainage on the right side of #12 and the left of #10 green, weather permitting. This will make maintenance in these areas easier and will improve playability.

With the freezing cold temperatures we’ve experienced, I’m always curious how the Zoysia is going to respond as we near our green-up phase in late March and early April. As I write this, our annual rainfall has been normal and snowfall has been slightly below normal for this winter. I feel better about this scenario as opposed to the very wet winter we experienced two years ago, but it’s like opening a present … we’ll see what we have when we start to green up.

Please stay safe and healthy and I look forward to seeing all of you on the course very soon!

Tree work being done on #15

Regards, Gary Sailer, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance garys@fivestarlifestyles.com

New landscape bed being built by #7 tee box Page 5

THE THREE BIGGEST MYTHS IN GOLF

We’ve heard them so many times that we have to believe they’re true … but are they?

By trying to implement these tips, are you hurting your golf game? We’re going to look at these “tips” that have been spread time after time on driving ranges around the world and talk about how they could be hurting your game.

Josh Nahm Director of Instruction joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com

MYTH #1 TURN IN THE BARREL

MYTH #2 I LOOKED UP

MYTH #3 I SWUNG TOO HARD

We’ve all heard this one: “You should turn back and turn through with almost no lateral motion.” But is this true? Are the best players in the world doing this?

He chunked it because he looked up.

She shanked it because she looked up.

He thinned it because he looked up.

If you are hitting your driver too far or your irons are flying over greens then, yes, you might be swinging too hard. I doubt that’s the case.

The simple answer is NO! Especially when it comes to irons, staying “in the barrel” will cause the bottom of the swing to be too far behind the ball.

If we stay in the barrel, we will not be hitting down on the ball enough and will not be getting forward shaft lean at impact.

So … what do the best players in the world do? No good player keeps their hips between those two lines from setup to impact, especially with an iron. If you’re struggling with taking a divot in front of the ball, make sure that you’re moving your center of mass forward in order to get the bottom of the swing more forward. Don’t try and stay in the barrel!

If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say this! This myth damages so many golfers because it keeps their head artificially frozen in place which restricts turning and can damage their back. In the 20 years I’ve been giving lessons, I’ve never told anyone to keep their head down (nor will I ever).

This player was told many times to keep his head down. Due to this advice, he restricted the movement of his body (look how much more rotated his chest is in the after pic) that led to inconsistent contact.

Swing at a natural tempo and try to push yourself to keep swinging faster.

Slowing your backswing will just cause you to hit it shorter.

Check out joshnahmgolf.com to view videos to improve your swing and distance and sign up for lessons!

From a mechanical point of view, letting your eyes follow the ball and not trying to keep your head down allows you to make a much better turn through the ball and leads to better contact.

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The myth that a player swung too hard so they hit a bad shot causes people to have problems with tempo in their swing. The average tour players swing in a 3:1 ratio, meaning their backswing takes three times as long as their downswing. Most amateurs, when they’re trying to swing fast, are also around 3:1. The problem comes when they try and slow down their backswing because they think they’re swinging too hard. They try and go very slow in the backswing and then wind up yanking on the club from the top in an effort to get any power.

SCHEDULE A PRIVATE LESSON One-hour lesson $150 Junior one-hour lessons $125 Schedule your lesson today: joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com joshnahmgolf.com 910.610.7094 Gift Certificates available for hour-long lessons or five-lesson packages and are valid through 2021.

60-Minute Junior Lesson $125 60-Minute Adult Lesson $150 Five 60-Minute Junior Lessons $575 Five 60-Minute Adult Lessons $675 Purchase your certificate at: www.joshnahmgolf.com/rates.html

Tuesday March 16th

With the changing weather comes changes in our hours of operation.

We’re resuming extended hours Wednesday through Saturday to 9p.

Sunday and Tuesday hours will remain from 11a-7p.

6p to 8p

To keep things fresh, we’re bidding farewell to Wagyu Wednesdays and saying hello to Wednesday “Hump Day” Happy Hour with food, cocktail and beer specials from 4p to 8p in the Mixed Grill and on the right side of the Dining Room. Specials will be for in-Club dining by reservation only.

There has been a change in Platte County’s mask ordinance: Members must be seated whether inside or outside the Clubhouse (which means no mingling from table to table) and must wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking. As a reminder, please see the Club’s list of protocols below.

Hope to see you at Trivia Night on Tuesday, March 16th! See details ...

Put your trivia knowledge to the test at Trivia Night at The National with emcee, Nathan Halstead.

Teams of up to 6 players will compete for CASH PRIZES! The entry fee is $10 per person (cash only please).

All cash goes toward the PRIZE money!

All ages are welcome to play.

Thank you for your support!

Appetizer and drink specials will be available!

Jack Meyers Director of Food & Beverage jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com

Reservations are REQUIRED due to limited seating: 816.746.0200

PROTECTING MEMBERS AND STAFF The following protocols are in place at The National Clubhouse and will be strictly enforced:  Mandatory daily temperature checks for all associates, members and guests entering the facilities.  Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be denied entry.  All associates will wear face masks at all times.  Members must be seated (whether inside or outside the Clubhouse).  Members and their guests are required to wear a mask in accordance with Platte County's ordinance while inside or

outside the buildings (except while actively eating or drinking). This includes the Veranda and Terrace area.

 Associates will wash and sanitize their hands frequently throughout service.  Tables and chairs will be sanitized after each seating.  Linen tablecloths at The National Clubhouse will be changed after each seating.  Disposable menus will be used; straws and condiments available upon request.  Only contact-less payment via member charge is allowed  Clubhouse restroom touch-points are sanitized regularly throughout the day, according to CDC guidelines.  All members and their guests must maintain proper social distancing at all times.  If you are sick, please stay home.  Practice diligent personal hygiene. Wash your hands.

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Dear Member, Platte County has issued an update to their MASK MANDATE: You may remove your mask when working out as long as you are on a piece of cardio equipment (i.e., treadmill, stationary bike or elliptical), are doing vigorous exercise and are socially distanced from others. Masks must be worn in the Fitness Center at all other times.

As a reminder, here are the other protocols in place at the Fitness Center to keep everyone safe:  Members no longer need to register for group exercise classes in advance. Members will be signed in

Drew Tanner Director of Fitness

by the instructor upon arrival to class.

 Minimum age to use the Fitness Center is 14. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.  Proper athletic attire and closed toed athletic shoes must be worn. Bathing suits and sandals will not

be permitted.

 Sign in at the front desk and log your temperature upon arrival. Each individual must sign in. This

FITNESS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION DAILY HOURS 5a to 10p

access with your key fob

will be strictly enforced.

 Members only; no guests allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.  Members may access the facilities using their key fob.  Showers, water fountain and towel service are not available. The water bottle filling station is active.  Members must maintain a six-foot radius between other members at all times.  Due to Platte County ordinance, masks must be worn at all times while in the facility except when

working on cardio equipment, are doing vigorous exercise and are socially distanced from others.

 All equipment must be wiped down before and after each use with the provided wipes.  Contact Drew at 401.316.5659 to schedule your personal training sessions.

Drew Tanner, Director of Fitness 816.505.4254  andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com

Jennifer Newcomer Licensed Massage Therapist Most of us know that massage therapy reduces muscle tension and makes us feel better but you may be surprised at some of the OTHER benefits that massage therapy can provide:          

Improves circulation Reduces stress hormones Increases joint mobility and flexibility Improves skin tone Improves recovery of soft tissue injuries Boosts immunity Relieves headaches Soothes anxiety and depression Improves sleep Counteracts extensive sitting and computer work Contact Jennifer to arrange your massage or purchase a gift certificate: massage@thenationalgolfclub.com  816.666.7327

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MASSAGE RATES

30 minutes .......... $45 60 minutes .......... $75 90 minutes .......... $100

CHAIR MASSAGE

15-minute seated, clothed $15

LIFE COACHING $60 per hour

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS!

VINYASA YOGA Mondays 9a to 10a Fridays 8a to 9a LOCATION: Ladies’ Locker Room The National Clubhouse Join Jenny Musgrave, Yoga Instructor and National member, for Vinyasa Yoga, focusing on a variety of poses, proper alignment and linking movement with breath. All levels welcome!

Drew Tanner Director of Fitness

Sarah Stout Personal Trainer

MIND BODY BALANCE

BOOTCAMP

Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30a to 8:30a

Wednesdays & Fridays 7:15a to 8:15a

ZOOM: Moved to Zoom to accommodate members who feel safer exercising from their own homes.

ZOOM: Moved to Zoom to accommodate members who feel safer exercising from their own homes.

Meeting ID: 5288449639 Passcode: 052288

Meeting ID: 5760915545 Passcode: PLANK

It’s a different class each week with Kelly Hrisak. Includes yoga poses, yoga with weights, Pilates, toning exercises and low-impact cardio.

Keep your heart rate and calorie burn high! Julie Brookings leads this workout mix of total body strength exercises with fat-blasting cardio intervals.

Wes Buntenbach Jenny Musgrave Fitness Center Group Exercise Coordinator Instructor

Julie Brookings Group Exercise Instructor

Kelly Hrisak Group Exercise Instructor

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Carolina Mayorga-Perry Tennis Professional 816.746.0200, ext. 196 Cell: 816.550.0475 carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com

6-Week Session: April 19th-May 29th Registration March 29th-April 12th Register via email to carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com Minimum four players  Maximum eight players

USTA Net Generation Program

Scaling the game down to their size (court, racquets and special balls) makes the learning process a lot easier and much more fun! The kids will develop motor skills and strengthen physical ability while they have fun, learn teamwork and acquire leadership skills.

Rising Stars — ages 7 to 8

Players learn basic stroke techniques and purpose of the game.

Tuesdays from 4:30p-5:30p

Orange Ball; 60x18-foot court with 21-23 inch racquets 6-WEEK SESSION FEE: $110

Orange Crushers — ages 8 to 10

Players learn to rally, serve and play a match. Based on skill level, this group works 30-60 minutes on skill and 30 minutes on instructional match play.

Wednesdays from 4:30p-6p

Orange Ball; 60x36-foot court with 25-inch racquets 6-WEEK SESSION FEE: $165

Green Smashers — ages 12 and under

Game-based clinic for kids with tennis experience. Players work on consistency, ball placement, footwork and strength while playing games. Based on skill level, this group works 30-60 minutes on skill and 30 minutes on instructional match play.

Mondays from 4:30p-6p

Green Dot Ball; full-sized court with 25-26 inch racquets 6-WEEK SESSION FEE: $165

Teen Tennis — ages 13 and up

Game-based clinic for kids with tennis experience. Players work on improving stroke technique and developing better consistency and footwork. Based on skill level, this group works 30-60 minutes on skill and 30 minutes on instructional match play.

Thursdays from 4:30p-6p

Yellow Ball; full-sized court

6-WEEK SESSION FEE: $165

Register via email to carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com Page 10

KANSAS CITY JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE (KCJTL) A junior novice league for kids who understand the game and are starting to compete.

Registration starts April 10th through May 10th and league play begins June 7th. Look for more info coming soon!

Join The National’s Summer

Tencap League

Adult Clinics

register through April 1st Form a team and play weekly doubles matches with your friends against other club teams around the KC metro area. Teams will be paired against other players of similar level, giving way to friendly and fun competition.

For this summer there will be two courts of match play with 4 players needed per match and 6+ players required on each roster. For more information about the league, please visit the Tencap website at www.gomerstencapleague.com.

Registration closes after April 1st so don’t delay. Contact Carolina, The National’s Tennis Professional at 816.550.0475 if you are interested in playing or forming a team.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Register now through April 1st League play begins May 3rd Finals July 14th (July 12th-19th if large league)

6-Week Session April 19th-May 29th DOUBLES CLINIC

6-Week Session April 19th through May 29th

Register by April 12th

Wednesdays 9:30a-10:30a Game-based clinic for players with some tennis experience. Focus on strategy and positioning for the game of doubles.

Minimum 4 players required 6-WEEK SESSION FEE: $110

CARDIO TENNIS

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:30a

Must RSVP by Monday of each week

High-intensity workout for players of all levels.

Come join the fun!

Minimum 4 players required PAY-AS-YOU-GO FEE: $20 per clinic

TENNIS INSTRUCTION

INDOOR TENNIS AT THE CARRIAGE CLUB The National is proud to offer reciprocal benefits at The Carriage Club, one of KC’s oldest and most respected country clubs.

The Carriage Club is home to 10 tennis courts (including five that are seasonally covered for indoor use), two paddle tennis courts and a pickleball court. Court usage is based on availability and applicable fees apply. (Expenses may not be charged back to your National member account.)

The Carriage Club 5301 State Line Road Kansas City, MO 64112 816.363.1310

Private and semi-private lessons available.

Fees: $59 for one-hour private lesson $40 for 30-minute private lesson Three-and-a-Pro: Three students play alongside Carolina for one hour at a rate of $25 per player

RACQUET STRINGING

Racquet stringing is available with prices range from $30 to $45, depending on string selection. Please contact Carolina at 816.550.0475 to make arrangements.

CANCELLATION POLICY

To provide better service, the following policies will be adhered to:         

Clinics cannot be pro-rated.

Your account will be charged prior to the start of a session.

No refunds can be made.

Private lessons must be cancelled 24 hours in advance or you will be charged.

A minimum of six participants is needed each time for an event to be held.

A $10 fee applies for late event/clinic registrations.

Times and days may be subject to change.

If there are less than three participants, a clinic will be cancelled or rescheduled.

Rain outs may be rescheduled during weekends.

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STAFF DIRECTORY The Deuce Golf Club Golf Shop: 816.505.0650 The Deuce Grill: 816.505.0697 Kyle Golos PGA Head Golf Professional kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com The National Clubhouse Information or reservations: 816.746.0200 concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com Steve Shrawder Club President 816.505.4250 steves@thenationalgolfclub.com Lori Pillatzke Controller 816.505.4289 lorip@fivestarlifestyles.com Gary Sailer, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance 816.505.4262 garys@fivestarlifestyles.com Nic Ingram Director of Golf 816.505.4251 nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com Josh Nahm Director of Instruction 910.610.7094 joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com

These Deuce, National and FiveStar associates are celebrating a company anniversary this month.

Please help us congratulate these team members!

Dale Brouk — 18 years Rodolfo Salinas — 18 years Alfonso Ceron — 16 years Ronnie McBroom — 11 years Rodrigo Garsia — 8 years Nic Ingram — 8 years Oscar Rodriguez — 8 years Juan Guerrero Jimenez — 7 years Fernando Tamariz — 6 years Eliseo Mendez — 5 years Oscar Arambula Terrones — 4 years Alejandro Monge — 4 years Samuel Marks — 3 years Kevin Donegan — 2 years Roberto Garcia — 2 years Katie Kroska — 2 years Martin Paget — 2 years Erica Brunker — 1 year Ryan Dodd — 1 year Josh Nahm — 1 year Randy Sapp — 1 year Carlos Vazquez — 1 year

Jack Meyers Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 137 jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com Tammy Romero Assistant Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 134 tammyr@thenationalgolfclub.com Andrew (Drew) Tanner Director of Fitness 816.505.4254 andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com Carolina Mayorga-Perry Tennis Professional 816.550.0475 carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com Jennifer Newcomer Licensed Massage Therapist 816.666.7327 massage@thenationalgolfclub.com Matt Bashara Chief Operating Officer mattb@fivestarlifestyles.com Page 12

COVER PHOTO Thanks to Libby Blair for capturing this beautiful rainbow over The Deuce Clubhouse in March of 2020. If you would like to share a photo of the course, Clubhouse or grounds that you personally took, please email it to: Diana Miller Cooper Communications and Marketing Leader dianac@thenationalgolfclub.com