ClubLife: November 2019

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NEWSLETTER OF THE LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

HOLIDAY WINE & CHEESE SALE

Preferred Lies or “Winter Rules” COSTUMES ON THE COURSE

TrackMan Technology Fitness Tip of the Month: Self-Awareness

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November 2019

From the General Manager, Mark Reid November is the month to remember what we are truly thankful for. Family, friends, health and wellbeing are generally at the top of our list each year. For those of us who serve our members in this Country Club environment, we place our members at the top of the list, as well. Every day we are privileged to be able to interact with our membership and hear their stories and get to know them as if we were all family and friends. For this we are truly thankful, and on behalf of all of the Staff of the Lakewood Oaks Country Club, we wish you a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.

As we finish the year we are focused on the performance of Food and Beverage.

We have made some efficiency changes to reduce overhead while maintaining the quality expectations of our food and beverage offerings. We have also extended the Happy Hour to 6:30, which affords our customers an extra hour of savings. We are seeing a rebound after a soft summer.

I hope you all take advantage of the Argyle and the St. Andrews Pub through the holidays, and let’s finish the year in grand style.

The New Year’s party this year will be very remarkable! Dance music will be provided

by MultiPhonic, and the whole vibe will be sure to please all age groups who attend. This is one of KC’s top-tier R&B party bands.

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generous toppings and ample cheese with the right amount of seasoning and spice and a hint of fennel took me back to the days of “Fun House” pizza which had its very enjoyable and unique taste when compared to other local pizza venues.

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Annual Holiday Wine & Cheese Sale

The Clubhouse will be very alive this holiday season with many social functions on the calendar. Please check this out at either the locc.com or the new lpoa.com website.

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Wine of the Month

10 What Do I Do? 11 Cool Happenings at Lakewood Country Club 13 Chef’s Whim – Recipe

I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

of the Month 18 Turf Talk 20 New Year’s Eve

We have introduced our new “Everything Pizza”. From the moment that I took the first bite of the test sample, I knew that this would be a very popular item. The

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@logc.com FRANK CASCONE Clubhouse Manager fcascone@logc.org

MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef chef@logc.org STEVE GRIESINGER Golf Course Superintendent steve@logc.org

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

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November 2019

From the General Manager, Mark Reid November is the month to remember what we are truly thankful for. Family, friends, health and wellbeing are generally at the top of our list each year. For those of us who serve our members in this Country Club environment, we place our members at the top of the list, as well. Every day we are privileged to be able to interact with our membership and hear their stories and get to know them as if we were all family and friends. For this we are truly thankful, and on behalf of all of the Staff of the Lakewood Oaks Country Club, we wish you a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.

As we finish the year we are focused on the performance of Food and Beverage.

We have made some efficiency changes to reduce overhead while maintaining the quality expectations of our food and beverage offerings. We have also extended the Happy Hour to 6:30, which affords our customers an extra hour of savings. We are seeing a rebound after a soft summer.

I hope you all take advantage of the Argyle and the St. Andrews Pub through the holidays, and let’s finish the year in grand style.

The New Year’s party this year will be very remarkable! Dance music will be provided

by MultiPhonic, and the whole vibe will be sure to please all age groups who attend. This is one of KC’s top-tier R&B party bands.

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generous toppings and ample cheese with the right amount of seasoning and spice and a hint of fennel took me back to the days of “Fun House” pizza which had its very enjoyable and unique taste when compared to other local pizza venues.

5

Annual Holiday Wine & Cheese Sale

The Clubhouse will be very alive this holiday season with many social functions on the calendar. Please check this out at either the locc.com or the new lpoa.com website.

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Wine of the Month

10 What Do I Do? 11 Cool Happenings at Lakewood Country Club 13 Chef’s Whim – Recipe

I look forward to seeing you at the Club.

of the Month 18 Turf Talk 20 New Year’s Eve

We have introduced our new “Everything Pizza”. From the moment that I took the first bite of the test sample, I knew that this would be a very popular item. The

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@logc.com FRANK CASCONE Clubhouse Manager fcascone@logc.org

MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef chef@logc.org STEVE GRIESINGER Golf Course Superintendent steve@logc.org

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

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November 2019

LOCC Annual Holiday Wine & Cheese Sale Thursday, December 5, 2019 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks Country Club Tuesday – Friday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. $1 off shareables, pizza & drinks Tuesdays – Pizza & Wings $10.95 Fridays – ½ bottles of wine with purchase of entrée

November Menu Specials November 5 - 8 Spanish November 12 – 15 Atlantic Northeast November 19 – 22 Homestyle Comforts November 26 – 29 Pan Asian

Reservations or Carry Out! 816.541.2452 Come experience what everyone is talking about!

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Huge Sale at the Golf Shop Deep Discounts Special Orders The Argyle The Pub Men’s & Women’s Apparel Drink & Shoes Drink & Menu Bags Appetizer Specials until Balls Specials 9:00 p.m.

Gloves & More Don’t forget – All Credit Book Money must be used by December 31, 2109.

Come for the sale and stay for dinner!

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November 2019

LOCC Annual Holiday Wine & Cheese Sale Thursday, December 5, 2019 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks Country Club Tuesday – Friday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Happy Hour 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. $1 off shareables, pizza & drinks Tuesdays – Pizza & Wings $10.95 Fridays – ½ bottles of wine with purchase of entrée

November Menu Specials November 5 - 8 Spanish November 12 – 15 Atlantic Northeast November 19 – 22 Homestyle Comforts November 26 – 29 Pan Asian

Reservations or Carry Out! 816.541.2452 Come experience what everyone is talking about!

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Huge Sale at the Golf Shop Deep Discounts Special Orders The Argyle The Pub Men’s & Women’s Apparel Drink & Shoes Drink & Menu Bags Appetizer Specials until Balls Specials 9:00 p.m.

Gloves & More Don’t forget – All Credit Book Money must be used by December 31, 2109.

Come for the sale and stay for dinner!

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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 member-only 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 Member! Michele Wolf • Les Frazier

Time To Schedule Fall Cleanups!

Want to get noticed?

Advertise in the Lakewood Property Owners Association Ripples magazine!

Holiday Lighting Installation & Removal

Fall Clean Ups: (S-$100, L-$165, XL-$200) Irrigation Winterization: $ 75 Verticutting/Overseeding: Free Quote

We provide customary holiday lighting to a variety of commercial and residential clients throughout the Greater Kansas City area. We are able to install lighting on gutters, roofs, bushes, shrubs, trees and much, much more!

Check out heartlandgrounds.com for more information

Check out heartlandgrounds.com to see how you can get your holiday lights for free!

Contact Kathy@lpoa.com or 816.373.4326 for more details.

Get your free quote today by calling Jeff Martin: (816) 830-4305

or visit our website at

heartlandgrounds.com

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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 member-only 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 Member! Michele Wolf • Les Frazier

Time To Schedule Fall Cleanups!

Want to get noticed?

Advertise in the Lakewood Property Owners Association Ripples magazine!

Holiday Lighting Installation & Removal

Fall Clean Ups: (S-$100, L-$165, XL-$200) Irrigation Winterization: $ 75 Verticutting/Overseeding: Free Quote

We provide customary holiday lighting to a variety of commercial and residential clients throughout the Greater Kansas City area. We are able to install lighting on gutters, roofs, bushes, shrubs, trees and much, much more!

Check out heartlandgrounds.com for more information

Check out heartlandgrounds.com to see how you can get your holiday lights for free!

Contact Kathy@lpoa.com or 816.373.4326 for more details.

Get your free quote today by calling Jeff Martin: (816) 830-4305

or visit our website at

heartlandgrounds.com

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November 2019

Wine of the Month TRENTADUE OPR RED

A GREAT DEAL JUST GOT BETTER!

For many years, the Trentadue family tended cherry and apricot orchards in what we now know as Silicon Valley.

As development crept in to Sunnyvale in the 1950s, Evelyn and Leo Trentadue looked to move farming operations elsewhere. In 1959, land was plentiful and inexpensive in Alexander Valley of Northern Sonoma County and the Trentadues sold their orchards in South Bay and moved north to Geyserville. Like the Sunnyvale property, the Alexander Valley farm included a number of fruit orchards, but also a smattering of wine grape vineyards.

JOIN THE CLUB NOW PAY NO DUES UNTIL JANUARY 2020

By the mid-1960s, the Trentadue family was concentrating more and more on grape growing. Soon they were making and bottling their own wine under the Trentadue Family label. For over 50 years, the Trentadue family has been producing a variety of high quality wines, but specializing in red wines from mostly their estate vineyards.

Some of the Trentadue vineyards were planted in the late 1800s. It was then common for Italian immigrants to plant an array of different red grape varieties in the same vineyard. Wines produced from these vineyards are called field blends. One particular vineyard block produced distinctive and flavorful wines, and Trentadue “Old Patch Red” was born. The popularity of OPR has forced Trentadue Winery to expand grape sourcing to other estate vineyards and neighboring vineyards, but OPR has maintained its style.

The current release is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Syrah. It delivers full-bodied, dark fruit flavors that match well with straightforward and hearty fare like pizza, burgers and red sauce pastas.

40th ANNIVERSARY PROMOTION NEW MEMBER FULL & JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS

EXISTING MEMBERS REWARD

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PROMOTION

$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

REFER A NEW MEMBER BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND DECEMBER 15 AND RECEIVE A

CHALLENGER

It is worth noting, as of this writing, Trentadue Winery has been declared safe from the Kincade Fire that has ravaged parts of Alexander Valley. Winds have diminished significantly and the Kincade Fire is becoming more and more contained.

CHAMPION

You can find this popular wine at The Argyle. It’s a very smooth red blend that goes well with almost any food.

$1,000 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF 2019, 2020 & 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT $2,500 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 10 YEARS 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

$100

NEW MEMBER LIMITED GOLF & SOCIAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE Tom Witner, CSW Kansas City Sales Representative Vintegrity Wine

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$250 INITIATION FEE $175 MONTHLY DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT $0 INITIATION FEE $399 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE INCLUDES FOUR (4) ROUNDS OF GOLF

GOLF SHOP CREDIT NEW MEMBER MUST SIGN THE ANNUAL CONTRACT AND LIST THE REFERRING MEMBER ON THE CONTRACT TO RECEIVE CREDIT

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

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November 2019

Wine of the Month TRENTADUE OPR RED

A GREAT DEAL JUST GOT BETTER!

For many years, the Trentadue family tended cherry and apricot orchards in what we now know as Silicon Valley.

As development crept in to Sunnyvale in the 1950s, Evelyn and Leo Trentadue looked to move farming operations elsewhere. In 1959, land was plentiful and inexpensive in Alexander Valley of Northern Sonoma County and the Trentadues sold their orchards in South Bay and moved north to Geyserville. Like the Sunnyvale property, the Alexander Valley farm included a number of fruit orchards, but also a smattering of wine grape vineyards.

JOIN THE CLUB NOW PAY NO DUES UNTIL JANUARY 2020

By the mid-1960s, the Trentadue family was concentrating more and more on grape growing. Soon they were making and bottling their own wine under the Trentadue Family label. For over 50 years, the Trentadue family has been producing a variety of high quality wines, but specializing in red wines from mostly their estate vineyards.

Some of the Trentadue vineyards were planted in the late 1800s. It was then common for Italian immigrants to plant an array of different red grape varieties in the same vineyard. Wines produced from these vineyards are called field blends. One particular vineyard block produced distinctive and flavorful wines, and Trentadue “Old Patch Red” was born. The popularity of OPR has forced Trentadue Winery to expand grape sourcing to other estate vineyards and neighboring vineyards, but OPR has maintained its style.

The current release is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Syrah. It delivers full-bodied, dark fruit flavors that match well with straightforward and hearty fare like pizza, burgers and red sauce pastas.

40th ANNIVERSARY PROMOTION NEW MEMBER FULL & JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS

EXISTING MEMBERS REWARD

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PROMOTION

$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

REFER A NEW MEMBER BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND DECEMBER 15 AND RECEIVE A

CHALLENGER

It is worth noting, as of this writing, Trentadue Winery has been declared safe from the Kincade Fire that has ravaged parts of Alexander Valley. Winds have diminished significantly and the Kincade Fire is becoming more and more contained.

CHAMPION

You can find this popular wine at The Argyle. It’s a very smooth red blend that goes well with almost any food.

$1,000 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF 2019, 2020 & 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT $2,500 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 10 YEARS 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT

$100

NEW MEMBER LIMITED GOLF & SOCIAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE Tom Witner, CSW Kansas City Sales Representative Vintegrity Wine

SOCIAL

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$250 INITIATION FEE $175 MONTHLY DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT $0 INITIATION FEE $399 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE INCLUDES FOUR (4) ROUNDS OF GOLF

GOLF SHOP CREDIT NEW MEMBER MUST SIGN THE ANNUAL CONTRACT AND LIST THE REFERRING MEMBER ON THE CONTRACT TO RECEIVE CREDIT

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

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November 2019

What Do I Do? KYLE PIEDIMONTE, ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Halloween Golf!

Cool Happenings at Lakewood Oaks Country Club

PREFERRED LIES OR “WINTER RULES”

NOVEMBER November 28 Golf course/shop closed for Thanksgiving

DECEMBER When occasional local abnormal conditions might interfere with fair play, the affected parts of the course can be defined as ground under repair. But adverse conditions such as heavy snows, spring thaws, prolonged rains or extreme heat can sometimes damage the course or prevent use of heavy mowing equipment.

When such conditions are widespread on the course, the Committee can choose to adopt a Local Rule for “preferred lies” (also known as “winter rules”) to allow fair play or help protect the fairway. Such a Local Rule should be withdrawn as soon as conditions allow.

There are drawbacks to adopting preferred lies: First and foremost, implementing this Local Rule conflicts with the fundamental principle of playing the ball as it lies. It also generally tends to lower scores and a player’s handicap index. Although a player and handicap committee may not see an issue with this, it can be

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penalizing in a competition when the player cannot play preferred lies.

The truth is that scores made using preferred lies are acceptable for handicap posting purposes, but players and handicap committees alike should be judicious in implementing them. Consulting the club’s handicap committee for guidance and exercising good judgment when applying the Local Rule independently is the best course of action to ensure the accuracy of a Handicap Index.

AN EXAMPLE OF THIS LOCAL RULE MAY LOOK LIKE THIS:

“When a player’s ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less [or identify a specific

area such as ‘on the fairway of the 6th hole’], the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area: • Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.

• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: [Specify size of relief area, such as one clublength, one scorecard length or 6 inches] from the reference point, but with these limits: • Limits on Location of Relief Area: – Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and – Must be in the general area.

December 5 LOCC Annual Holiday Wine & Cheese Sale December 14 Lakewood Kid’s Christmas Party December 25 Golf course/shop closed for Christmas December 31 New Year’s Eve Party

JANUARY January 1 Golf course/shop closed for New Year’s Day January 25 Winter Wine & Dine

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What Do I Do? KYLE PIEDIMONTE, ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Halloween Golf!

Cool Happenings at Lakewood Oaks Country Club

PREFERRED LIES OR “WINTER RULES”

NOVEMBER November 28 Golf course/shop closed for Thanksgiving

DECEMBER When occasional local abnormal conditions might interfere with fair play, the affected parts of the course can be defined as ground under repair. But adverse conditions such as heavy snows, spring thaws, prolonged rains or extreme heat can sometimes damage the course or prevent use of heavy mowing equipment.

When such conditions are widespread on the course, the Committee can choose to adopt a Local Rule for “preferred lies” (also known as “winter rules”) to allow fair play or help protect the fairway. Such a Local Rule should be withdrawn as soon as conditions allow.

There are drawbacks to adopting preferred lies: First and foremost, implementing this Local Rule conflicts with the fundamental principle of playing the ball as it lies. It also generally tends to lower scores and a player’s handicap index. Although a player and handicap committee may not see an issue with this, it can be

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penalizing in a competition when the player cannot play preferred lies.

The truth is that scores made using preferred lies are acceptable for handicap posting purposes, but players and handicap committees alike should be judicious in implementing them. Consulting the club’s handicap committee for guidance and exercising good judgment when applying the Local Rule independently is the best course of action to ensure the accuracy of a Handicap Index.

AN EXAMPLE OF THIS LOCAL RULE MAY LOOK LIKE THIS:

“When a player’s ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less [or identify a specific

area such as ‘on the fairway of the 6th hole’], the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area: • Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.

• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: [Specify size of relief area, such as one clublength, one scorecard length or 6 inches] from the reference point, but with these limits: • Limits on Location of Relief Area: – Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and – Must be in the general area.

December 5 LOCC Annual Holiday Wine & Cheese Sale December 14 Lakewood Kid’s Christmas Party December 25 Golf course/shop closed for Christmas December 31 New Year’s Eve Party

JANUARY January 1 Golf course/shop closed for New Year’s Day January 25 Winter Wine & Dine

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November 2019

Chef’s Whim EXECUTIVE CHEF MOLLY MYERS

CHEF’S WHIM: RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Ginger-Pear Soup Pears are the best looking fruit at the market right now, so why not grab some ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears for this savory soup. You know a Bosc pear is ripe when it’s nearly the color of pumpkin. They have a great flavor and hold their shape, while Bartlett pears are exceptionally juicy. Enjoy!

Serves 4

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open door to valued conversation. What better time of year to get together with those you enjoy being around, whether it’s work comrades, friends or family, than now?

With the holidays approaching, if you need a nice venue with great food, please consider booking an event at the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. The event rooms are open for anyone to book, and Lakewood residents get a discount.

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For any event you’d like to host at LOCC, I’ll be happy to sit down with you and create a custom menu just for you and your event. We offer anything from appetizers to wedding rehearsal dinners and everything in between.

Just want a family night for your tribe? We’d be happy to accommodate that. We’d love to help you create memories.

Contact me at Chef@logc.org or FCascone@logc.org and let’s get started designing your event!

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

From her stint at Hotel Oread in Lawrence, KS, to her experience running Broadview Country Club in Carthage, MO, Chef Molly’s menus have been celebrated by patrons and the press for years – including outstanding reviews by the Kansas City Star.

Ingredients 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 4 shallots, finely chopped 1 russet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 1 Tbsp. minced ginger 6 ripe, sweet pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and diced 1 tsp chopped fresh sage 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

½ tsp ground cardamom 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 32 oz. chicken stock ½ cup heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Gorgonzola Dolce, crumbled (for garnish) Hazelnuts, toasted and chopped (for garnish

Preparation Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. If the shallots begin to brown, lower heat. Add potato and cook undisturbed for another 5-10 minutes. Add ginger and cook for another minute. Add pear, sage, thyme, cardamom and maple syrup and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer; simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and pears are very soft. Remove from heat.

Add soup to blender 1 ½ cups at a time and puree until smooth.

Liquid will still be very hot so do not add more than a third the capacity of the blender at a time. Once the entire mixture has been pureed, return to pot and add cream; reheat over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste; add more maple syrup as needed. Serve topped with Gorgonzola Dolce and hazelnuts.

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November 2019

Chef’s Whim EXECUTIVE CHEF MOLLY MYERS

CHEF’S WHIM: RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Ginger-Pear Soup Pears are the best looking fruit at the market right now, so why not grab some ripe Bartlett or Bosc pears for this savory soup. You know a Bosc pear is ripe when it’s nearly the color of pumpkin. They have a great flavor and hold their shape, while Bartlett pears are exceptionally juicy. Enjoy!

Serves 4

G

OOD FOOD IS AN

open door to valued conversation. What better time of year to get together with those you enjoy being around, whether it’s work comrades, friends or family, than now?

With the holidays approaching, if you need a nice venue with great food, please consider booking an event at the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. The event rooms are open for anyone to book, and Lakewood residents get a discount.

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For any event you’d like to host at LOCC, I’ll be happy to sit down with you and create a custom menu just for you and your event. We offer anything from appetizers to wedding rehearsal dinners and everything in between.

Just want a family night for your tribe? We’d be happy to accommodate that. We’d love to help you create memories.

Contact me at Chef@logc.org or FCascone@logc.org and let’s get started designing your event!

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

From her stint at Hotel Oread in Lawrence, KS, to her experience running Broadview Country Club in Carthage, MO, Chef Molly’s menus have been celebrated by patrons and the press for years – including outstanding reviews by the Kansas City Star.

Ingredients 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter 4 shallots, finely chopped 1 russet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 1 Tbsp. minced ginger 6 ripe, sweet pears (Bartlett or Bosc), peeled and diced 1 tsp chopped fresh sage 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

½ tsp ground cardamom 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 32 oz. chicken stock ½ cup heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Gorgonzola Dolce, crumbled (for garnish) Hazelnuts, toasted and chopped (for garnish

Preparation Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook until soft and translucent, 5 minutes. If the shallots begin to brown, lower heat. Add potato and cook undisturbed for another 5-10 minutes. Add ginger and cook for another minute. Add pear, sage, thyme, cardamom and maple syrup and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer; simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes and pears are very soft. Remove from heat.

Add soup to blender 1 ½ cups at a time and puree until smooth.

Liquid will still be very hot so do not add more than a third the capacity of the blender at a time. Once the entire mixture has been pureed, return to pot and add cream; reheat over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste; add more maple syrup as needed. Serve topped with Gorgonzola Dolce and hazelnuts.

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From the LOCC Golf Committee

Prime golf season is somewhat in the rear-view mirror for 2019, however, the Golf Committee is looking forward and diligently planning for 2020. We are asking the membership to submit any thoughts or ideas to improve Lakewood Oaks Country Club or enhance your experience as a golf member. Please email any thoughts or ideas to bestround84@yahoo.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Tuesdays (dine-in only) $10.99 November 2019 Trythe theArlong Arlong Pizza & Wings Special Try Pizza & Try the Pizza & Wings Special Tuesdays (dine-in (dine-in only) $10.99 Tuesdays (dine-inonly) only)$10.99 $10.99 Tuesdays

Indoor practice was about the only option for a few months last winter in Kansas City area. Unfortunately, there is currently not an area at the LOCC clubhouse that can accommodate indoor practice. However, we have come up with a temporary solution as we continue to explore options at LOCC. We are pleased to announce that Lakewood Oaks Country Club members will have a special 25% discount with Jess Hansen Golf Academy.

Copy this link to view a quick video on the TrackMan technology: https://www.jesshansengolfacademy.com/trackman To Take Advantage of the Discount: Book online: jesshansengolfacademy.com Enter Coupon Code: LOCC

Maybe you just want to build strength and body awareness. If so, contact Alicia Zeller. Check her articles out in this magazine and her offers to members for a fitness program.

Last month the Golf Committee promoted a new program, “Caring for the Course”. Realizing weather changed drastically, but have you seen any improvement on the golf course since launching the “Caring for the Course” program? If you have any questions about the program, please contact the golf shop.

Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club The The Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

The Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club The Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club

WGA Closing Dinner

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From the LOCC Golf Committee

Prime golf season is somewhat in the rear-view mirror for 2019, however, the Golf Committee is looking forward and diligently planning for 2020. We are asking the membership to submit any thoughts or ideas to improve Lakewood Oaks Country Club or enhance your experience as a golf member. Please email any thoughts or ideas to bestround84@yahoo.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Tuesdays (dine-in only) $10.99 November 2019 Trythe theArlong Arlong Pizza & Wings Special Try Pizza & Try the Pizza & Wings Special Tuesdays (dine-in (dine-in only) $10.99 Tuesdays (dine-inonly) only)$10.99 $10.99 Tuesdays

Indoor practice was about the only option for a few months last winter in Kansas City area. Unfortunately, there is currently not an area at the LOCC clubhouse that can accommodate indoor practice. However, we have come up with a temporary solution as we continue to explore options at LOCC. We are pleased to announce that Lakewood Oaks Country Club members will have a special 25% discount with Jess Hansen Golf Academy.

Copy this link to view a quick video on the TrackMan technology: https://www.jesshansengolfacademy.com/trackman To Take Advantage of the Discount: Book online: jesshansengolfacademy.com Enter Coupon Code: LOCC

Maybe you just want to build strength and body awareness. If so, contact Alicia Zeller. Check her articles out in this magazine and her offers to members for a fitness program.

Last month the Golf Committee promoted a new program, “Caring for the Course”. Realizing weather changed drastically, but have you seen any improvement on the golf course since launching the “Caring for the Course” program? If you have any questions about the program, please contact the golf shop.

Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club The The Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

Hand-made dough, cooked fresh in our pizza oven.

The Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club The Argyle at Lakewood Oaks Country Club

WGA Closing Dinner

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The seasonal menu at The Argyle!

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The seasonal menu at The Argyle!

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November 2019

Turf Talk STEVE GRIESINGER, COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

As I sit here typing this article on Halloween Eve, it is sleeting and snowing. Hopefully the weather will turn for the better in November, as the Board of Directors has approved the removal of the four trees at the dog leg on the right side of fairway. The contractor and I will be in constant communication to have this done when ground is solid enough to handle the equipment. So please be on the lookout for this activity.

when it is dormant. We will remain with this program until the zoysia fairways begin turning back to their green color in the spring.

As the weather begins to turn colder, the carts will be allowed off the paths (weather permitting), however, please keep the carts in the rough as much as possible, as the zoysia grass cannot handle cart traffic

The greens are really good right now. I have heard that comment several times this fall. I hate to say it, but it is directly related to the weather. When the daytime temps do not get any higher than 60-70 degrees, we can do some things to

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At some point time in November, we will install two pins on the greens to reduce wear and tear as the greens begin to freeze. The greens freeze sooner and easier than other turf areas due to the sand base and lower turf height. Please move the flags from one hole to the other as your group plays throughout the winter.

We will change the pins as weather permits during the winter months.

golf greens that can create ball speed. I have also heard, “I wish the greens were like this all year around”. If we had temperatures just like we have in the fall, the greens could be like this all year around. The problem is we don’t have weather like this in the summer. Also the height of cut on the greens has not changed one time all year. You might ask, “How do you create ball speed without changing the height of cut?” There are several different ways: rolling, topdressing, brooming, less moisture, verticutting, growth regulators etc.) So enjoy while the weather is good.

Hope to see you on the course soon.

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November 2019

Turf Talk STEVE GRIESINGER, COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

As I sit here typing this article on Halloween Eve, it is sleeting and snowing. Hopefully the weather will turn for the better in November, as the Board of Directors has approved the removal of the four trees at the dog leg on the right side of fairway. The contractor and I will be in constant communication to have this done when ground is solid enough to handle the equipment. So please be on the lookout for this activity.

when it is dormant. We will remain with this program until the zoysia fairways begin turning back to their green color in the spring.

As the weather begins to turn colder, the carts will be allowed off the paths (weather permitting), however, please keep the carts in the rough as much as possible, as the zoysia grass cannot handle cart traffic

The greens are really good right now. I have heard that comment several times this fall. I hate to say it, but it is directly related to the weather. When the daytime temps do not get any higher than 60-70 degrees, we can do some things to

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At some point time in November, we will install two pins on the greens to reduce wear and tear as the greens begin to freeze. The greens freeze sooner and easier than other turf areas due to the sand base and lower turf height. Please move the flags from one hole to the other as your group plays throughout the winter.

We will change the pins as weather permits during the winter months.

golf greens that can create ball speed. I have also heard, “I wish the greens were like this all year around”. If we had temperatures just like we have in the fall, the greens could be like this all year around. The problem is we don’t have weather like this in the summer. Also the height of cut on the greens has not changed one time all year. You might ask, “How do you create ball speed without changing the height of cut?” There are several different ways: rolling, topdressing, brooming, less moisture, verticutting, growth regulators etc.) So enjoy while the weather is good.

Hope to see you on the course soon.

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November 2019

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

As we close the golf season, it is time to think about the off season and what you can do to improve next season. As you reflect on this past season, what do you feel your strengths and weaknesses were? Self-awareness is the key to any success. If you have the ability to recognize your own thoughts and emotions, you will become successful in your golf game, relationships, business and overall life.

Self-awareness is a

Self-awareness helps you become more self-aware. As I tell my clients, “You don’t know until you know.” The more you know, the more you can adapt yourself towards healthier behaviors. What makes you tick? What are your habits? What are you thinking when you play golf well? What are your thoughts when you don’t play as well? Once you start practicing self-awareness, you start figuring out what you want, and you begin to pay attention to things that cause poor performance. The more you know, the more you can begin to shift your attention and focus on your best skills.

By practicing self-awareness, you will discover what makes you perform at your best.

confidence, not only in

A few things you can do to help improve self-awareness in golf is to keep a performance journal. Write a brief summary of your game and mention your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and results of the game.

Notice any patterns? How are you feeling about yourself? Are you being complimentary or self-critical? What kind of day did you have? Did you work? Was work stressful? The more information you include, the better you get to know yourself!

mind strengthening and

Meditation can also help your performance. Meditating just three minutes a day can affect your electromagnetic field and your blood circulation.

Meditating not only lowers your heart rate and stress levels, it will also help you be more self-aware in your thoughts and feelings.

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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.

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