ClubLife: August 2019

August 2019

NEWSLETTER OF THE LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

Can I Fix It? Damage on the Putting Green

FROM THE CHEF: BLOODY-MARY TOMATO SALAD

Turf Talk PRO TIPS: BRIAN BATEMAN

Wine of the Month JAM CELLARS

LAKEWOODOAKSCC.COM

August 2019

From the General Manager, Mark Reid It’s been a fantastic summer at the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. I think we can all agree that, with the exception of a few 100 degrees plus days in July, the weather has been perfect. The golf course, along with all of the flowers and landscaping, have thrived this year. We look forward to great fall golf along with many activities and our WGA Le Fleur Tournament.

We have started replacing the winter kill on several of the fairways from our own Zoysia farm. Locally, the suppliers of Zoysia turf are either out of stock or the stock is not acceptable to us, as it was flooded earlier in the year. Our plan is to grow in what we can out of our stock this summer and then contract the balance of the turf to be delivered in early second quarter of next year.

Thank you all for your care of your Golf Course this year. The extra diligence of replacing divots, collecting tees and considerate use of the golf cart has been very noticeable and greatly appreciated.

We all love our trees, as they are part of what makes the Lakewood Oaks Golf Course so distinctive. We will be judicious in the removal of trees on several holes in order to end the constant cycle of fairway damage (winter kill) due to trees shading the fairways in winter. We will begin on Fairway # 2 this fall.

Our 40th anniversary promotion has been popular, and we have had the pleasure of welcoming 45 new members so far this year.

Some chronic fairway damage is due to watershed, not shade. We are also reviewing these areas with the goal that all of our fairways should be pristine.

The Argyle is seeing much better attendance this year. There are many options for dining throughout the region. However, if you are seeking healthy, fresh and delicious food, along with a nice selection of wine and spirits, then the Argyle is your destination. I have heard people speak of other local dining establishments and state, “The food was good, but it was so loud”. Not at the Argyle. I was recently informed of the comments from a younger Lakewood family who recently visited the Argyle for the first time. Their comment was, “Why would anyone go anywhere else on a Friday night?” If you haven’t been recently, please choose the Argyle next time and see what everyone is talking about.

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Golf Like a Pro

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Golf in Style

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Welcome New Members

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What Do I Do?

10 From the Chef 11 Recipe of the Month 12 The Argyle Menu 16 Turf Talk 18 The Latest From Food & Beverage 22 Topics, Recommendations & Points of Interest

Newsletter design by Ampersand. AmpersandBranding.com Employee photos taken by Angi Landis, Angi’s Art. Angisart.com

LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB STAFF The celebration of family, a tradition of civility and a commitment to excellent facilities and services will always be the hallmarks of Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Members embrace a shared tradition of 651 NE St. Andrews Circle Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816.373.2505 LakewoodOaksCC.com

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congeniality, high standards of personal conduct and continuity of family association.

MARK REID General Manager and Membership mark@logc.org KEM JACKSON Office Manager kem@logc.org BRIAN BATEMAN Head Golf Professional and Tournaments brian@logc.org

KYLE PIEDIMONTE Assistant Golf Professional kyle@lpoa.com FRANK CASCONE Food & Beverage Clubhouse Manager fcascone@logc.org MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef chef@logc.org

Lakewood Oaks Country Club is not liable for claims made by any advertisers, inaccuracies or intentional copyright infringements.

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August 2019

From the General Manager, Mark Reid It’s been a fantastic summer at the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. I think we can all agree that, with the exception of a few 100 degrees plus days in July, the weather has been perfect. The golf course, along with all of the flowers and landscaping, have thrived this year. We look forward to great fall golf along with many activities and our WGA Le Fleur Tournament.

We have started replacing the winter kill on several of the fairways from our own Zoysia farm. Locally, the suppliers of Zoysia turf are either out of stock or the stock is not acceptable to us, as it was flooded earlier in the year. Our plan is to grow in what we can out of our stock this summer and then contract the balance of the turf to be delivered in early second quarter of next year.

Thank you all for your care of your Golf Course this year. The extra diligence of replacing divots, collecting tees and considerate use of the golf cart has been very noticeable and greatly appreciated.

We all love our trees, as they are part of what makes the Lakewood Oaks Golf Course so distinctive. We will be judicious in the removal of trees on several holes in order to end the constant cycle of fairway damage (winter kill) due to trees shading the fairways in winter. We will begin on Fairway # 2 this fall.

Our 40th anniversary promotion has been popular, and we have had the pleasure of welcoming 45 new members so far this year.

Some chronic fairway damage is due to watershed, not shade. We are also reviewing these areas with the goal that all of our fairways should be pristine.

The Argyle is seeing much better attendance this year. There are many options for dining throughout the region. However, if you are seeking healthy, fresh and delicious food, along with a nice selection of wine and spirits, then the Argyle is your destination. I have heard people speak of other local dining establishments and state, “The food was good, but it was so loud”. Not at the Argyle. I was recently informed of the comments from a younger Lakewood family who recently visited the Argyle for the first time. Their comment was, “Why would anyone go anywhere else on a Friday night?” If you haven’t been recently, please choose the Argyle next time and see what everyone is talking about.

Table of Contents 4

Golf Like a Pro

5

Golf in Style

6

Welcome New Members

8

What Do I Do?

10 From the Chef 11 Recipe of the Month 12 The Argyle Menu 16 Turf Talk 18 The Latest From Food & Beverage 22 Topics, Recommendations & Points of Interest

Newsletter design by Ampersand. AmpersandBranding.com Employee photos taken by Angi Landis, Angi’s Art. Angisart.com

LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB STAFF The celebration of family, a tradition of civility and a commitment to excellent facilities and services will always be the hallmarks of Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Members embrace a shared tradition of 651 NE St. Andrews Circle Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816.373.2505 LakewoodOaksCC.com

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congeniality, high standards of personal conduct and continuity of family association.

MARK REID General Manager and Membership mark@logc.org KEM JACKSON Office Manager kem@logc.org BRIAN BATEMAN Head Golf Professional and Tournaments brian@logc.org

KYLE PIEDIMONTE Assistant Golf Professional kyle@lpoa.com FRANK CASCONE Food & Beverage Clubhouse Manager fcascone@logc.org MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef chef@logc.org

Lakewood Oaks Country Club is not liable for claims made by any advertisers, inaccuracies or intentional copyright infringements.

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August 2019

Golf Like a Pro BRIAN BATEMAN, HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

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ALL IS INCHING its way

toward us; our daylight hours are shortening, children are heading back to school, and the Chiefs are starting strong.

However, there is still a lot of golf left and championships that need to be settled before the leaves begin to fall. First of all, we would like to congratulate our 2018 Club Champions as they will all be defending the crowns this month: WGA Club Champion: Sheri Rehmer WGA Senior Club Champion: Grace Rottinghaus MGA Club Champion: Marck de Lautour MGA Senior Club Champion: Leroy Rottinghaus

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For anyone not listed above, this could be your year to join a small percentage of the membership that can call themselves a Club Champion. Make sure to check the calendar and get signed up for your respective Club Championship this month.

This could be your year to join a small percentage of the membership that can call themselves a Club Champion.

It is also noteworthy that, at the time of writing this article, Lakewood Oaks Country Club still has a Men’s and Women’s team in the Sweet 16 Round of the KC Cup. Hopefully,

Golf in Style The Lakewood Oaks Country Club offers a full-service Pro Shop. From golfing apparel to clubs, bags and shoes, you’ll find what you want in a variety of up-to-date styles. Check out the new logo items.

They also offer regripping of your clubs, helpful tips and a calendar of events. See you at the Pro Shop!

both teams can continue moving through their brackets toward the finals of that regional competition.

With autumn on its way, you will begin to notice a seasonal shift in merchandise in the golf shop over the next few weeks. With all of the cool season shipments arriving, we have to make room by liquidating all of the short sleeve merchandise that we have left. Make sure to browse the golf shop for some great deals next time you are at the club.

As always, if you have any comments, concerns, or suggestion, please let us know.

Brian welcome all questions and suggestions, so feel free to contact him 816.541.2455 or brian@logc.org.

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August 2019

Golf Like a Pro BRIAN BATEMAN, HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

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ALL IS INCHING its way

toward us; our daylight hours are shortening, children are heading back to school, and the Chiefs are starting strong.

However, there is still a lot of golf left and championships that need to be settled before the leaves begin to fall. First of all, we would like to congratulate our 2018 Club Champions as they will all be defending the crowns this month: WGA Club Champion: Sheri Rehmer WGA Senior Club Champion: Grace Rottinghaus MGA Club Champion: Marck de Lautour MGA Senior Club Champion: Leroy Rottinghaus

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For anyone not listed above, this could be your year to join a small percentage of the membership that can call themselves a Club Champion. Make sure to check the calendar and get signed up for your respective Club Championship this month.

This could be your year to join a small percentage of the membership that can call themselves a Club Champion.

It is also noteworthy that, at the time of writing this article, Lakewood Oaks Country Club still has a Men’s and Women’s team in the Sweet 16 Round of the KC Cup. Hopefully,

Golf in Style The Lakewood Oaks Country Club offers a full-service Pro Shop. From golfing apparel to clubs, bags and shoes, you’ll find what you want in a variety of up-to-date styles. Check out the new logo items.

They also offer regripping of your clubs, helpful tips and a calendar of events. See you at the Pro Shop!

both teams can continue moving through their brackets toward the finals of that regional competition.

With autumn on its way, you will begin to notice a seasonal shift in merchandise in the golf shop over the next few weeks. With all of the cool season shipments arriving, we have to make room by liquidating all of the short sleeve merchandise that we have left. Make sure to browse the golf shop for some great deals next time you are at the club.

As always, if you have any comments, concerns, or suggestion, please let us know.

Brian welcome all questions and suggestions, so feel free to contact him 816.541.2455 or brian@logc.org.

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August 2019

Welcome New Golf Members KEM JACKSON, LOCC OFFICE MANAGER

There have been a few members that have asked to have their own login for the memberonly side of our website to make tee times. Exciting news! I can now set up a member number and have it linked to the master account for those family members. Please email me at kem@logc.org if you would like to have a separate login for tee times.

We also now have the feature for profile pictures to be synced with our point of sale and would like for members to add a profile picture to their account. We appreciate you taking the time to do this, as it will help staff recognize members.

Please note - any changes that are made to your account will first need to be approved before being updated.

As always, if you have any questions about your account, would like

to sign up for automatic ACH payments or would like your statement emailed to you, please contact me at kem@logc.org.

Please Welcome Our New Members!

Jack Figg Jay Lysinger Aaron Potter Jeff & Pam Upton

GOLF CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONTHLY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Every Tuesday Morning

August 7 & 8 WGA Senior Club Championship

September 2 Labor Day Couples 1:00 p.m. Shotgun

The 9’s Ladies Group

Every Tuesday Evening MGA Stag Night 5:30 p.m. Shotgun

Every Wednesday Morning WGA Play Day 9:00 a.m. Shotgun

Every Saturday MGA & WGA Events within Your Own Group

August 10 & 11 MGA Club Championship August 17 & 18 WGA Club Championship MGA Senior Club Championship August 22 MGA Guest Day 12:00 p.m. Shotgun August 22, 6:00 p.m.

Member-Member Pairings Party August 24 & 25 MGA Member-Member Calcutta

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September 3 Course Closed until 3:00 p.m.

September 5 – 7 WGA Le Fleur Women’s Member – Guest September 9-11 Course Closed for Aerification September 26 MGA Guest Day

Reservations recommended.

Call Sherry at 816.373.4326 to reserve your spot.

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August 2019

Welcome New Golf Members KEM JACKSON, LOCC OFFICE MANAGER

There have been a few members that have asked to have their own login for the memberonly side of our website to make tee times. Exciting news! I can now set up a member number and have it linked to the master account for those family members. Please email me at kem@logc.org if you would like to have a separate login for tee times.

We also now have the feature for profile pictures to be synced with our point of sale and would like for members to add a profile picture to their account. We appreciate you taking the time to do this, as it will help staff recognize members.

Please note - any changes that are made to your account will first need to be approved before being updated.

As always, if you have any questions about your account, would like

to sign up for automatic ACH payments or would like your statement emailed to you, please contact me at kem@logc.org.

Please Welcome Our New Members!

Jack Figg Jay Lysinger Aaron Potter Jeff & Pam Upton

GOLF CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONTHLY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Every Tuesday Morning

August 7 & 8 WGA Senior Club Championship

September 2 Labor Day Couples 1:00 p.m. Shotgun

The 9’s Ladies Group

Every Tuesday Evening MGA Stag Night 5:30 p.m. Shotgun

Every Wednesday Morning WGA Play Day 9:00 a.m. Shotgun

Every Saturday MGA & WGA Events within Your Own Group

August 10 & 11 MGA Club Championship August 17 & 18 WGA Club Championship MGA Senior Club Championship August 22 MGA Guest Day 12:00 p.m. Shotgun August 22, 6:00 p.m.

Member-Member Pairings Party August 24 & 25 MGA Member-Member Calcutta

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September 3 Course Closed until 3:00 p.m.

September 5 – 7 WGA Le Fleur Women’s Member – Guest September 9-11 Course Closed for Aerification September 26 MGA Guest Day

Reservations recommended.

Call Sherry at 816.373.4326 to reserve your spot.

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What Do I Do? KYLE PIEDIMONTE, ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

• Move a loose impedient or movable obstruction into position (such as to build a stance).

• Alter the surface of the ground.

• Remove or press down sand or loose soil.

• Remove dew, frost or water.

Penalty for Breach of Rule 8.1a: General Penalty. b. Actions That Are Allowed

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an I fix it? During a round,

you may take these two actions on the putting green, no matter if your ball is on or off the putting green: • Sand and loose soil on the putting green (but not anywhere else on the course) may be removed without penalty.

• You may repair damage on the putting green without penalty by taking reasonable actions to restore the putting green as nearly as possible to its original condition, but only: – By using your hand, foot or other part of your body or a normal ball-mark repair tool, tee, club or similar item of normal equip ment, and – Without unreasonably delaying play.

But if you improve the putting green by taking actions that exceed what is reasonable to restore the putting green to its original

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condition, you get the general penalty.

“Damage on the putting green ” means any damage caused by a person or outside influence, such as: • Ball marks, shoe damage (such as spike marks) and scrapes or indentations caused by equipment or a flagstick, • Old hole plugs, turf plugs, seams of cut turf and scrapes or indentations from maintenance tools or vehicles, • Animal tracks or hoof indentations, and • Embedded objects (such as a stone, acorn or tee).

But “damage on the putting green ” does not include any damage or conditions that result from: • Normal practices for maintaining the overall condition of the putting green (such as aeration holes and grooves from vertical mowing), • Irrigation or rain or other natural forces,

• Natural surface imperfections (such as weeds, bare or diseased areas or areas of uneven growth), or • Natural wear of the hole.

Rule 8.1 restricts what you may do to improve any of the “Conditions Affecting the Stroke”-The lie of your ball at rest, the area of your intended stance, the area of your intended swing, your line of play and the relief area where you will drop or place a ball.

In preparing for or making a stroke, you may take any of these actions and there is no penalty even if doing so improves the conditions affecting your stroke: • Fairly search for your ball by taking reasonable actions to find and identify it.

• Take reasonable actions to remove loose impediments and movable obstructions.

• Take reasonable actions to mark the spot of your ball and to lift and replace your ball.

• Ground your club lightly right in front of or right behind your

ball (but you cannot do this in a bunker).

• Firmly place your feet in taking a stance, including a reasonable amount of digging in with your feet in sand or loose soil.

• Fairly take your stance by taking reasonable actions to get to your ball and take your stance. But when doing so you are not entitled to a normal stance or swing and you must use the least intrusive course of action to deal with the particular situation.

• Make a stroke or the backswing for a stroke which is then made. But when your ball is in a bunker, touching the sand in the bunker in taking your backswing is not allowed.

• On the putting green, remove sand and loose soil and repair damage.

• Move a natural object to see if it is loose. But if the object is found to be growing or attached, it must stay attached and be returned as nearly as possible to its original position.

c. Avoiding Penalty by Restoring Conditions Improved in Breach of Rule 8.1a There are limited instances when you may avoid the penalty by restoring the original conditions before making a stroke. The determination as to whether the improvement has been eliminated will be made by the Committee. d. Restoring Conditions Worsened After Ball Came to Rest If the conditions affecting your stroke are worsened by another player, an animal or an artificial object after your ball has come to rest, you have the ability to restore the original conditions as near as possible. However, you are not allowed to restore the conditions if they were worsened by you, a natural object or by natural forces.

a. Actions That Are Not Allowed Except in the limited ways allowed in Rules 8.1b, c and d, you must not take any of these actions if they improve the conditions affecting your stroke: • Move, bend or break any growing or attached natural object, or immovable obstruction, integral object or boundary object, or tee-marker for the teeing area when playing a ball from that teeing area.

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What Do I Do? KYLE PIEDIMONTE, ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

• Move a loose impedient or movable obstruction into position (such as to build a stance).

• Alter the surface of the ground.

• Remove or press down sand or loose soil.

• Remove dew, frost or water.

Penalty for Breach of Rule 8.1a: General Penalty. b. Actions That Are Allowed

C

an I fix it? During a round,

you may take these two actions on the putting green, no matter if your ball is on or off the putting green: • Sand and loose soil on the putting green (but not anywhere else on the course) may be removed without penalty.

• You may repair damage on the putting green without penalty by taking reasonable actions to restore the putting green as nearly as possible to its original condition, but only: – By using your hand, foot or other part of your body or a normal ball-mark repair tool, tee, club or similar item of normal equip ment, and – Without unreasonably delaying play.

But if you improve the putting green by taking actions that exceed what is reasonable to restore the putting green to its original

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condition, you get the general penalty.

“Damage on the putting green ” means any damage caused by a person or outside influence, such as: • Ball marks, shoe damage (such as spike marks) and scrapes or indentations caused by equipment or a flagstick, • Old hole plugs, turf plugs, seams of cut turf and scrapes or indentations from maintenance tools or vehicles, • Animal tracks or hoof indentations, and • Embedded objects (such as a stone, acorn or tee).

But “damage on the putting green ” does not include any damage or conditions that result from: • Normal practices for maintaining the overall condition of the putting green (such as aeration holes and grooves from vertical mowing), • Irrigation or rain or other natural forces,

• Natural surface imperfections (such as weeds, bare or diseased areas or areas of uneven growth), or • Natural wear of the hole.

Rule 8.1 restricts what you may do to improve any of the “Conditions Affecting the Stroke”-The lie of your ball at rest, the area of your intended stance, the area of your intended swing, your line of play and the relief area where you will drop or place a ball.

In preparing for or making a stroke, you may take any of these actions and there is no penalty even if doing so improves the conditions affecting your stroke: • Fairly search for your ball by taking reasonable actions to find and identify it.

• Take reasonable actions to remove loose impediments and movable obstructions.

• Take reasonable actions to mark the spot of your ball and to lift and replace your ball.

• Ground your club lightly right in front of or right behind your

ball (but you cannot do this in a bunker).

• Firmly place your feet in taking a stance, including a reasonable amount of digging in with your feet in sand or loose soil.

• Fairly take your stance by taking reasonable actions to get to your ball and take your stance. But when doing so you are not entitled to a normal stance or swing and you must use the least intrusive course of action to deal with the particular situation.

• Make a stroke or the backswing for a stroke which is then made. But when your ball is in a bunker, touching the sand in the bunker in taking your backswing is not allowed.

• On the putting green, remove sand and loose soil and repair damage.

• Move a natural object to see if it is loose. But if the object is found to be growing or attached, it must stay attached and be returned as nearly as possible to its original position.

c. Avoiding Penalty by Restoring Conditions Improved in Breach of Rule 8.1a There are limited instances when you may avoid the penalty by restoring the original conditions before making a stroke. The determination as to whether the improvement has been eliminated will be made by the Committee. d. Restoring Conditions Worsened After Ball Came to Rest If the conditions affecting your stroke are worsened by another player, an animal or an artificial object after your ball has come to rest, you have the ability to restore the original conditions as near as possible. However, you are not allowed to restore the conditions if they were worsened by you, a natural object or by natural forces.

a. Actions That Are Not Allowed Except in the limited ways allowed in Rules 8.1b, c and d, you must not take any of these actions if they improve the conditions affecting your stroke: • Move, bend or break any growing or attached natural object, or immovable obstruction, integral object or boundary object, or tee-marker for the teeing area when playing a ball from that teeing area.

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August 2019

Book Your Holiday Party AT T H E

Lakewood Oaks Country Club!

CHEF’S WHIM WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF MOLLY MYERS

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T’S ALMOST SEPTEMBER

– that means, before you know it, holidays will be upon us. As the holidays call for warm gatherings, comforting meals and lots of entertaining, it’s a good idea to get a head start and plan your party early to avoid stress and disappointment.

Lakewood Oaks Country Club is the perfect place to host your holiday party, office party, corporate event, cocktail party or family and friends celebrations.

Our in-house catering it topof-the-line, and paired with our

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hand-crafted cocktails, creates a holiday memory for you and your guests.

By booking your venue early, you can get those save the dates invites out, locking in your preferred guests before other activities pop up.

Book your party now!

Executive Chef Molly Myers was recognized by Forbes Magazine as an up-andcoming culinary rock star.

CHEF’S WHIM: RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Bloody-Mary Tomato Salad Here’s a fun summertime recipe for your next get-together!

Ingredients 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into two-inch-thick rounds 2 T of your favorite vodka 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 T Sherry vinegar ½ tsp. celery seeds 1 T freshly grated horseradish Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 T fresh lemon juice 3 T extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp caraway seeds 2 T chopped fresh chives 1 T Chiffonade fresh basil Directions Arrange tomatoes on a platter in an overlapping single layer, season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire and oil; drizzle evenly over tomatoes. Sprinkle with celery and caraway seeds, horseradish, chives and basil. Serve.

From her stint at Hotel Oread in Lawrence, KS, to her experience running Broadview Country Club in Carthage, MO, Chef

Contacts:

Molly’s menus have been

FRANK CASCONE Clubhouse Manager Fcascone@locg.org

celebrated by patrons and

MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef Chef@locg.org

Kansas City Star.

the press for years – including outstanding reviews by the

“I want my food to bring people together and create an opportunity to start a conversation.”

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August 2019

Book Your Holiday Party AT T H E

Lakewood Oaks Country Club!

CHEF’S WHIM WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF MOLLY MYERS

I

T’S ALMOST SEPTEMBER

– that means, before you know it, holidays will be upon us. As the holidays call for warm gatherings, comforting meals and lots of entertaining, it’s a good idea to get a head start and plan your party early to avoid stress and disappointment.

Lakewood Oaks Country Club is the perfect place to host your holiday party, office party, corporate event, cocktail party or family and friends celebrations.

Our in-house catering it topof-the-line, and paired with our

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hand-crafted cocktails, creates a holiday memory for you and your guests.

By booking your venue early, you can get those save the dates invites out, locking in your preferred guests before other activities pop up.

Book your party now!

Executive Chef Molly Myers was recognized by Forbes Magazine as an up-andcoming culinary rock star.

CHEF’S WHIM: RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Bloody-Mary Tomato Salad Here’s a fun summertime recipe for your next get-together!

Ingredients 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into two-inch-thick rounds 2 T of your favorite vodka 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 T Sherry vinegar ½ tsp. celery seeds 1 T freshly grated horseradish Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 T fresh lemon juice 3 T extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp caraway seeds 2 T chopped fresh chives 1 T Chiffonade fresh basil Directions Arrange tomatoes on a platter in an overlapping single layer, season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together vodka, lemon juice, Worcestershire and oil; drizzle evenly over tomatoes. Sprinkle with celery and caraway seeds, horseradish, chives and basil. Serve.

From her stint at Hotel Oread in Lawrence, KS, to her experience running Broadview Country Club in Carthage, MO, Chef

Contacts:

Molly’s menus have been

FRANK CASCONE Clubhouse Manager Fcascone@locg.org

celebrated by patrons and

MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef Chef@locg.org

Kansas City Star.

the press for years – including outstanding reviews by the

“I want my food to bring people together and create an opportunity to start a conversation.”

Executive Chef Molly Myers CLUBLIFE 11

New seasonal menu at The Argyle!

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New seasonal menu at The Argyle!

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August 2019

Wines of the Month We are celebrating our 40th

ANNIVERSARY.

Throughout 2019 we are offering the following value oriented programs for you to be a member of the Club, join in the fun, and get in the game.

NEW MEMBER FULL & JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PROMOTION

Up to $1,889 Savings

$0 INITIATION FEE Full Family Golf and Cart $399 per month Full Single Golf and Cart $329 per month $359 per month Junior Family Golf and Cart Junior Single Golf and Cart $299 per month 12 MONTH CONTRACT

CHALLENGER

CHAMPION

Up to $2,339 Savings

$1,000 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF 2019, 2020 & 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

Up to $8,630 Savings

$2,500 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 10 YEARS 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

JAM CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BUTTER CHARDONNAY

John Anthony Truchard moved to Napa Valley as a young boy when his father, Tony Truchard, purchased property in Carneros, southern Napa Valley in the 1970’s.

Truchard Vineyards and Winery has become the largest vineyard owner in the Carneros district.

John Anthony knew that Napa Valley winemaking was his path, but chose to blaze his own trail instead of continuing with the Truchard family winery. John started his own vineyard management company. He soon learned that some land owners preferred to pay in grapes as opposed to cash. Before long, John Anthony was making his own Napa Valley Cabernet.

One difficult vintage produced a single lot of Cabernet Sauvignon where the fermentation “stuck”, or stopped before complete fermentation. The resulting wine was very fruit forward and jammy and JaM Cellars (John and Michelle) was born.

A friend convinced John that JaM Cabernet Sauvignon needed a companion wine. This led to Butter Chardonnay. Butter is rich and creamy, but not oaky. Butter is a great match with creamy pasta dishes and rich seafood.

Tom Witner, CSW Kansas City Sales Representative Vintegrity Wine

NEW MEMBER LIMITED GOLF & SOCIAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE

SOCIAL

$250 INITIATION FEE $175 MONTHLY DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

$0 INITIATION FEE $399 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE INCLUDES FOUR (4) ROUNDS OF GOLF

Excellent Value Flexible Cost

Up to $300 Savings

We are now taking reservations for the

Fall Gourmet Wine & Dine Event Saturday, October 26 • 6:00 p.m. $75/person (plus gratuity)

Lakewood Oaks Country Club 651 NE Saint Andrews Circle | Lee's Summit, MO 64064 | 816.373.2505 www.LakewoodOaksCC.com

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August 2019

Wines of the Month We are celebrating our 40th

ANNIVERSARY.

Throughout 2019 we are offering the following value oriented programs for you to be a member of the Club, join in the fun, and get in the game.

NEW MEMBER FULL & JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PROMOTION

Up to $1,889 Savings

$0 INITIATION FEE Full Family Golf and Cart $399 per month Full Single Golf and Cart $329 per month $359 per month Junior Family Golf and Cart Junior Single Golf and Cart $299 per month 12 MONTH CONTRACT

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CHAMPION

Up to $2,339 Savings

$1,000 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF 2019, 2020 & 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

Up to $8,630 Savings

$2,500 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 10 YEARS 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

JAM CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON & BUTTER CHARDONNAY

John Anthony Truchard moved to Napa Valley as a young boy when his father, Tony Truchard, purchased property in Carneros, southern Napa Valley in the 1970’s.

Truchard Vineyards and Winery has become the largest vineyard owner in the Carneros district.

John Anthony knew that Napa Valley winemaking was his path, but chose to blaze his own trail instead of continuing with the Truchard family winery. John started his own vineyard management company. He soon learned that some land owners preferred to pay in grapes as opposed to cash. Before long, John Anthony was making his own Napa Valley Cabernet.

One difficult vintage produced a single lot of Cabernet Sauvignon where the fermentation “stuck”, or stopped before complete fermentation. The resulting wine was very fruit forward and jammy and JaM Cellars (John and Michelle) was born.

A friend convinced John that JaM Cabernet Sauvignon needed a companion wine. This led to Butter Chardonnay. Butter is rich and creamy, but not oaky. Butter is a great match with creamy pasta dishes and rich seafood.

Tom Witner, CSW Kansas City Sales Representative Vintegrity Wine

NEW MEMBER LIMITED GOLF & SOCIAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE

SOCIAL

$250 INITIATION FEE $175 MONTHLY DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

$0 INITIATION FEE $399 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE INCLUDES FOUR (4) ROUNDS OF GOLF

Excellent Value Flexible Cost

Up to $300 Savings

We are now taking reservations for the

Fall Gourmet Wine & Dine Event Saturday, October 26 • 6:00 p.m. $75/person (plus gratuity)

Lakewood Oaks Country Club 651 NE Saint Andrews Circle | Lee's Summit, MO 64064 | 816.373.2505 www.LakewoodOaksCC.com

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RSVP: Sherry at 373.4326 CLUBLIFE 15

August 2019

Turf Talk STEVE GRIESINGER, COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

But a golfer needs to understand how important aerification is to producing healthy turf.

Aerification achieves three important objectives. It relieves soil compaction, it provides a method to improve the soil mixture around the highest part of a green’s roots and it reduces or prevents the accumulation of excess thatch.

Aerification of the Greens is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, September 9 and 10. With perfect weather and no mechanical breakdowns, we should complete the whole process by noon on Tuesday. The Pro Shop will be in touch to the exact time we will open. Thank you for allowing us to close to perform this necessary procedure.

Below is an article from the GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association). Pretty interesting.

See you on the course, Steve Griesinger, Course Superintendent

Sometimes It’s Good to Vent

Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America It’s a perfect, sunny morning and you’ve just reached the first green in regulation. You feel great and you know you’re within birdie range. Then, you see them, those little holes in the green. Arrggh! They’ve just aerified the course, and it’s going to ruin your round, right?

Well, maybe not. Consider the fact that PGA TOUR legend

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Tom Watson shot a sizzling record 58 at his then-home course, Kansas City Country Club, just days after the greens had been aerified.

Consider also that aerification is merely a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for the course. When you see them, remember that without those little holes, the greens would eventually die.

Preventative maintenance is an

integral part of successful golf course management. Golfers view aerification as an inconvenience that takes the greens out of play for a day, pulling cores from the greens and leaving holes that can affect putting for many days before healing. To add insult to injury, aerification is best done in many parts of the country during mid-summer, at the height of the playing season and when most greens are in prime condition.

Like so many things, the quality of a good putting green is more than skin deep. In fact, the condition of a green has a lot to do with what goes on below the surface. In order for grass to grow at 3/16-inch, it must have deep, healthy roots. Good roots demand oxygen. In good soil, they get the oxygen from tiny pockets of air trapped between soil and sand particles.

Over time, the traffic from golfers’ feet (as well as mowing equipment) tends to compact the soil under the putting green – particularly when the soil contains a lot of clay. When soil becomes compacted, the air pockets on which the roots depend are crushed, and the roots are essentially left gasping for air. Without oxygen, the grass plants become weaker and will eventually wither and die.

Aerification is a mechanical process

that creates more air space in the soil and promotes deeper rooting, thus helping the grass plants stay healthy. In most cases, it’s done by removing ½-inch cores (those plugs you sometimes see near a green or in fairways) from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water that brings a resurgence of growth. The spaces are then filled with sand “topdressing” that helps the soil retain air space and makes it easier for roots to grow downward.

Older greens often are constructed of soils with significant amounts of silt, clay and fine organic particles that are prone to compaction. Filling aerification holes with sand improves drainage and resists compaction. The periodic introduction of sand to a green’s top layer can over time, avoid or postpone expensive rebuilding or renovation of greens.

Finally, growing of turf adds to a layer of organic matter on the surface. This layer, called thatch, is an accumulation of dead stems, leaves and roots. A little organic matters makes for a resilient green, but too much invites diseases and insects.

Topdressing with sand can prevent thatch buildup, and aerification is one of the best ways to reduce an existing layer and prevent an excess of thatch from becoming established.

Other aerification techniques use machines with “tines” or knives that simply poke holes through the soil profile. A new technique even uses ultra high-pressure water that’s injected through the soil profile to create small holes that relieve some compaction but heal quickly.

There are many types of aerifying machines with different attachments that address different problems in the various stages of the life of a green. So the next time you’re ready to scream when the aerifiers are brought on the course, remember that a little preventative maintenance produces the best greens over the long haul.

The bottom line is that aerification is a necessary practice. But before you curse the superintendent for ruining your day, just think of Tom Watson.

Sources: USGA’s Green Section Read more: https://www.gcsaa.org/ resources/research-information/ agronomy/aerification/sometimesit-s-good-to-vent#ixzz5vM485XsS

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August 2019

Turf Talk STEVE GRIESINGER, COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

But a golfer needs to understand how important aerification is to producing healthy turf.

Aerification achieves three important objectives. It relieves soil compaction, it provides a method to improve the soil mixture around the highest part of a green’s roots and it reduces or prevents the accumulation of excess thatch.

Aerification of the Greens is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, September 9 and 10. With perfect weather and no mechanical breakdowns, we should complete the whole process by noon on Tuesday. The Pro Shop will be in touch to the exact time we will open. Thank you for allowing us to close to perform this necessary procedure.

Below is an article from the GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association). Pretty interesting.

See you on the course, Steve Griesinger, Course Superintendent

Sometimes It’s Good to Vent

Presented by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America It’s a perfect, sunny morning and you’ve just reached the first green in regulation. You feel great and you know you’re within birdie range. Then, you see them, those little holes in the green. Arrggh! They’ve just aerified the course, and it’s going to ruin your round, right?

Well, maybe not. Consider the fact that PGA TOUR legend

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Tom Watson shot a sizzling record 58 at his then-home course, Kansas City Country Club, just days after the greens had been aerified.

Consider also that aerification is merely a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for the course. When you see them, remember that without those little holes, the greens would eventually die.

Preventative maintenance is an

integral part of successful golf course management. Golfers view aerification as an inconvenience that takes the greens out of play for a day, pulling cores from the greens and leaving holes that can affect putting for many days before healing. To add insult to injury, aerification is best done in many parts of the country during mid-summer, at the height of the playing season and when most greens are in prime condition.

Like so many things, the quality of a good putting green is more than skin deep. In fact, the condition of a green has a lot to do with what goes on below the surface. In order for grass to grow at 3/16-inch, it must have deep, healthy roots. Good roots demand oxygen. In good soil, they get the oxygen from tiny pockets of air trapped between soil and sand particles.

Over time, the traffic from golfers’ feet (as well as mowing equipment) tends to compact the soil under the putting green – particularly when the soil contains a lot of clay. When soil becomes compacted, the air pockets on which the roots depend are crushed, and the roots are essentially left gasping for air. Without oxygen, the grass plants become weaker and will eventually wither and die.

Aerification is a mechanical process

that creates more air space in the soil and promotes deeper rooting, thus helping the grass plants stay healthy. In most cases, it’s done by removing ½-inch cores (those plugs you sometimes see near a green or in fairways) from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water that brings a resurgence of growth. The spaces are then filled with sand “topdressing” that helps the soil retain air space and makes it easier for roots to grow downward.

Older greens often are constructed of soils with significant amounts of silt, clay and fine organic particles that are prone to compaction. Filling aerification holes with sand improves drainage and resists compaction. The periodic introduction of sand to a green’s top layer can over time, avoid or postpone expensive rebuilding or renovation of greens.

Finally, growing of turf adds to a layer of organic matter on the surface. This layer, called thatch, is an accumulation of dead stems, leaves and roots. A little organic matters makes for a resilient green, but too much invites diseases and insects.

Topdressing with sand can prevent thatch buildup, and aerification is one of the best ways to reduce an existing layer and prevent an excess of thatch from becoming established.

Other aerification techniques use machines with “tines” or knives that simply poke holes through the soil profile. A new technique even uses ultra high-pressure water that’s injected through the soil profile to create small holes that relieve some compaction but heal quickly.

There are many types of aerifying machines with different attachments that address different problems in the various stages of the life of a green. So the next time you’re ready to scream when the aerifiers are brought on the course, remember that a little preventative maintenance produces the best greens over the long haul.

The bottom line is that aerification is a necessary practice. But before you curse the superintendent for ruining your day, just think of Tom Watson.

Sources: USGA’s Green Section Read more: https://www.gcsaa.org/ resources/research-information/ agronomy/aerification/sometimesit-s-good-to-vent#ixzz5vM485XsS

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August 2019

Cool Happenings at Lakewood Oaks Country Club

SEPTEMBER September 21 Snazzy Jazzy Evening for the Arts Fundraiser

OCTOBER October 5 Oktoberfest Buffet October 19 A Taste of Italy Buffet October 26 Gourmet Wine & Dine

The Latest From Food & Beverage FRANK CASCONE, CLUBHOUSE MANAGER

YOGA & PILATES AT THE CLUB All LPOA and LOCC members are invited to participate in any or all sessions. Classes take place in the Lakewood Oaks Country Club August Room (the northwest corner downstairs).

Yoga • Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Medium Level • Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Gentle Yoga • Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Most Active Pilates • Tuesday & Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

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The Bryan Pottberg Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Monday, July 29, and was a big success. There were approximately 120 firefighters from Lee’s Summit and various other cities that came out to help support one of their fallen brothers.

It’s very heartwarming to see how strong a bond these men have. It was also entertaining to watch them play – can’t wait to see them again next year!

We are approaching the holidays, so get your parties booked soon before all the good dates are spoken for. Lakewood Oaks

Country Club is a great place to have your office or family parties, with a wide variety of food and any type of cocktail you can imagine.

Come let our staff make your party a memorable experience.

The Club at Lakewood will be hosting a lot of awesome events this fall, so don’t forget to make reservations before we sell out.

Check the Ripples magazine and e-blasts for all the events.

FRANK CASCONE Clubhouse Manager Fcascone@locg.org

Pizza & Wings only $10.95 Every Tuesday evening at the Argyle!

Pizzas Margherita, Pepperoni or Chicken Pineapple BBQ & Boneless Wings Buffalo or Honey Mustard CLUBLIFE 19

August 2019

Cool Happenings at Lakewood Oaks Country Club

SEPTEMBER September 21 Snazzy Jazzy Evening for the Arts Fundraiser

OCTOBER October 5 Oktoberfest Buffet October 19 A Taste of Italy Buffet October 26 Gourmet Wine & Dine

The Latest From Food & Beverage FRANK CASCONE, CLUBHOUSE MANAGER

YOGA & PILATES AT THE CLUB All LPOA and LOCC members are invited to participate in any or all sessions. Classes take place in the Lakewood Oaks Country Club August Room (the northwest corner downstairs).

Yoga • Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Medium Level • Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Gentle Yoga • Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Most Active Pilates • Tuesday & Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

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The Bryan Pottberg Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Monday, July 29, and was a big success. There were approximately 120 firefighters from Lee’s Summit and various other cities that came out to help support one of their fallen brothers.

It’s very heartwarming to see how strong a bond these men have. It was also entertaining to watch them play – can’t wait to see them again next year!

We are approaching the holidays, so get your parties booked soon before all the good dates are spoken for. Lakewood Oaks

Country Club is a great place to have your office or family parties, with a wide variety of food and any type of cocktail you can imagine.

Come let our staff make your party a memorable experience.

The Club at Lakewood will be hosting a lot of awesome events this fall, so don’t forget to make reservations before we sell out.

Check the Ripples magazine and e-blasts for all the events.

FRANK CASCONE Clubhouse Manager Fcascone@locg.org

Pizza & Wings only $10.95 Every Tuesday evening at the Argyle!

Pizzas Margherita, Pepperoni or Chicken Pineapple BBQ & Boneless Wings Buffalo or Honey Mustard CLUBLIFE 19

August 2019

$50 PER PERSON CASH BAR

Fitness Tip of the Month ALICIA ZELLER, RAISING Z BAR FITNESS

Holistic Wellness & Nutrition Coaching

As you age you may notice that your balance is not as good as it once was. The risk associated with falling becomes greater, along with losing physical strength and bone density. Shockingly, this process begins around the age of 25.

EVENING FOR THE ARTS

A Fundraiser for the 4th Bronze Art Statue for Lakewood

Having good balance is the ability to distribute your weight allowing you to hold a steady position and move without falling. The sensory cortex of your brain takes the information from the sources to give you balance. However, aging dulls our balance senses and causes you to become less stable on your feet.

Live Music Silent Auction Raffle

you are off balance during a full swing. As a golfer, you should strive to have strong balance. Having sturdy balance can bring many benefits to your golf game. Being balanced and having stability is crucial to maximizing club head speed, and it also allows more distance and accuracy for your longer shots into the green. Without having good balance, you can’t achieve any of these objectives consistently.

Here are a few exercises to restore your balance and confidence.

Banquet Room

presented by Lakewood Garden Club

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How many times have you caught yourself off balance after you hit the golf ball? What you may not realize is that

September 21, 2019 Social Hour // 6:00 p.m.

Dinner // 7:00 p.m.

LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

LIMITED SEATING RSVP to Sherry at

1

Stand on one leg for 30

2

3

Calf Raises, while standing,

Squats - sit and stand from a

seconds or longer and then

rise up on your toes and

chair, making sure you keep

switch feet. You can do this

then back down, do 10-25

your knees at 90 degrees and

anywhere! Cooking, brushing

reps. Having strong

maintaining control. Do 10-

your teeth, and even standing in

calves will help with

25 reps. This movement will

line at the grocery store. When

your balance.

improve your balance while

you’re ready for an added

strengthening your legs.

challenge, close your eyes.

Holistic Wellness & Nutrition Coaching

– Personal Training – – Tandem Training – – Group Training –

Alicia Zeller 816.365.0871

816.373.4326 CLUBLIFE 21

August 2019

$50 PER PERSON CASH BAR

Fitness Tip of the Month ALICIA ZELLER, RAISING Z BAR FITNESS

Holistic Wellness & Nutrition Coaching

As you age you may notice that your balance is not as good as it once was. The risk associated with falling becomes greater, along with losing physical strength and bone density. Shockingly, this process begins around the age of 25.

EVENING FOR THE ARTS

A Fundraiser for the 4th Bronze Art Statue for Lakewood

Having good balance is the ability to distribute your weight allowing you to hold a steady position and move without falling. The sensory cortex of your brain takes the information from the sources to give you balance. However, aging dulls our balance senses and causes you to become less stable on your feet.

Live Music Silent Auction Raffle

you are off balance during a full swing. As a golfer, you should strive to have strong balance. Having sturdy balance can bring many benefits to your golf game. Being balanced and having stability is crucial to maximizing club head speed, and it also allows more distance and accuracy for your longer shots into the green. Without having good balance, you can’t achieve any of these objectives consistently.

Here are a few exercises to restore your balance and confidence.

Banquet Room

presented by Lakewood Garden Club

20

How many times have you caught yourself off balance after you hit the golf ball? What you may not realize is that

September 21, 2019 Social Hour // 6:00 p.m.

Dinner // 7:00 p.m.

LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

LIMITED SEATING RSVP to Sherry at

1

Stand on one leg for 30

2

3

Calf Raises, while standing,

Squats - sit and stand from a

seconds or longer and then

rise up on your toes and

chair, making sure you keep

switch feet. You can do this

then back down, do 10-25

your knees at 90 degrees and

anywhere! Cooking, brushing

reps. Having strong

maintaining control. Do 10-

your teeth, and even standing in

calves will help with

25 reps. This movement will

line at the grocery store. When

your balance.

improve your balance while

you’re ready for an added

strengthening your legs.

challenge, close your eyes.

Holistic Wellness & Nutrition Coaching

– Personal Training – – Tandem Training – – Group Training –

Alicia Zeller 816.365.0871

816.373.4326 CLUBLIFE 21

August 2019

Topics, Recommendations, & Points of Interest FROM THE GOLF COMMITTEE

Handicap committee.

Michael Bohning has volunteered to head that committee. This committee will be involved enough with the selection/ formation of handicap committee to assist in organization including a mix from the various groups.

Winter hitting.

Tree maintenance.

According to the USGA, a leading issue facing golf course managers today is the overgrowth and crowding of trees, and the impact some misplaced or overgrown trees have on the health of turfgrass.

Exactly the problem we’re facing at Lakewood. Everybody loves trees.

They’re beautiful. Lakewood is the course it is, because of a ton of gorgeous trees. But there are a few that are impacting the quality of the primary surface on which golf is played, turfgrass, both fairways and rough.

As stated by Dave Aotis, USGA Green Section. “Green Section” is

the research arm within the USGA that develops and disseminates sustainable course management practices that produce better playing conditions for better golf.

“It’s the Superintendent’s role to provide good growing conditions for both trees and grass, whenever possible. Unfortunately, there are times when trees must be removed to keep the grass alive. It’s important to remember that healthy turf and good playability simply cannot be produced when turf is grown in a shaded and pocketed environment. Fortunately, the solution to tree problems on any golf course is simple. Once a priority for healthy

turf is cleanly defined, the impact of trees must be evaluated, and trees that interfere with turf quality, playability or course architecture must be removed. While a specimen tree in a suitable location is a priceless asset, trees that affect turfgrass health or playability are a real liability. Remember that golf is played on turfgrass, and turf needs adequate sunlight, water and nutrients to perform at a level to meet your expectations.”

LPOA Board approved moving forward seeking bids for tree removal. Currently using his zoysia nursery to re-sod certain areas in fairways as this process will probably take a few months.

Committee is researching possibilities including https://dryrainge.com/ as an onsite option.

Removing water jugs from course.

Member safety was the only factor in deciding to pull the water jugs off of the golf course. Staff is experimenting with getting single use bottles on the course in different ways until a longterm solution is put into place.

Drop area is no longer being

mowed on #16 and should not be used as a “drop area” automatically.

Pin Flags with reflective material.

Demo flag has been requested.

Red stakes need to be more visible

on Hole #13. Working with Steve to move the stakes to make them more visible and/or weed eating certain areas that mowers are not able to mow.

Extended tee time sign-ups.

You are now able to reserve a tee time further out in the week.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS: LOCC Golf Committee Members: Chip Cornell, Chris Johns, Jim Lysinger, Donna Round, Scott Wall and Val Young.

Staff Members: Brian Bateman, Steve Griesinger, and Mark Reid. Liaison to Lakewood Oaks Board: Dwayne Saucier 22 LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

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A Taste of Italy You’re Invited to...

An Italian Dinner at Lakewood Oaks Country Club

Saturday October 19, 2019 Reservations start at 5:30 with last seating at 7:30 p.m.

$24/person plus gratuity Buffet consists of the following choices: Italian Salad Chicken Spiedini Bolognese-stuffed Shells Pasta Melange with Sauce Roll & Butter Cannoli Italian Cookies Chianti & Prosecco Wines available The Gumba’s, a 5-piece strolling Italian band, will be on site creating a musical journey through Italy from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

To place your reservation, contact Sherry at 816.373.4326.

Seating is limited so sign up today!

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Lakewood Oaks Country Club The celebration of family, a tradition of civility and a commitment to excellent facilities and services will always be the hallmarks of Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Members embrace a shared tradition of congeniality, high standards of personal conduct and continuity of family association.

Set amidst grand oak trees and surrounded by picturesque lakes, the 6300-yard golf club community’s natural environment provides an exquisite backdrop, imparting a celebrated tradition of luxury and geniality that members have treasured since the Club’s earliest beginnings.

An immediate sense of serenity can be felt by all who enter. Members and their guests enjoy a bustling lifestyle that is both casual and relaxed, yet refined and exclusive. The Lakewood Oaks Country Club is a place to gather with family and friends and celebrate what is truly important in life, with the people who matter most.

Be our guest.

651 NE St. Andrews Circle Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816.373.2505 LakewoodOaksCC.com