STEVEN SHRAWDER General Manager
Email: steven@oakwoodcountryclub.org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 138
Direct Line: (816) 768-8656
KATELYN LAWSON Assistant GM and Catering
Email: katelyn@oakwoodcountryclub org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 104
Direct Line: (816) 595-4066
DENISE WIPPERMAN Administrative Assistant and AR
Email: denise@oakwoodcountryclub org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 100
Direct Line: (816) 595-4063
TRAVIS NAPIER Executive Chef
Email: travis@oakwoodcountryclub.org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 111
Phone: (816) 595-4069
TIFFANY MURPHY Food and Beverage Director
Email: tiffany@oakwoodcountryclub org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 106
Direct Line: (816) 595-4065
ANDREA FERRIS Activities Director
Email:activitiesdirector@oakwoodcountryclub.org
Direct Line: (810) 614-4202
(816) 761-5501
HUNTER HAYES PGA Head Golf Professional
Email: hunter@oakwoodcountryclub org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 132
Direct Line: (816) 595-4072
MAUREEN FARRELL, PGA Director of Instruction
Email: Coachmogolf@gmail com
Direct Line: (402) 209-0501
CASSIE LOWELL, PGA Lead Assistant Golf Pro
Email: cassie@oakwoodcountryclub org
Direct Line: (816)-761-3670
JEFF LONG Assistant Golf Pro
Email: jeff@oakwoodcountryclub org
Direct Line: (816)-761-3670
BRENT RACER, CGCS Director of Grounds
Email: brentracer@gmail.com
Direct Line: (816) 761- 1477
SEAN BERGER Head Golf Course Superintendent
Email: sean@oakwoodcountryclub.org
Direct Line: (816) 683-4850
(816) 761-5501
Golf:264
Weekday:55
Executive:10
National:35
Clubhouse
Associate:33
EachyearasthecalendarturnstoAprilthoughtsof FinalFoursandAugustaNationalracetothefrontof mymind.Whetherit’swatchingyourbelovedalma matercutdownthenetsorwatchingthestarteratThe Mastersannouncethelaststartingtimebeforeteeing off.Wejustrecappedanotherrecord-breakingEaster brunchattheclubinwhichover275ofyouenjoyed greatfood,camaraderie,andwonderfulfamilytime. Weappreciateyoursupportandlookforwardto seeingyouofteninAprilatoneofourmanygolfor socialevents.
Weareexcitedtoannouncetwomajorheadlinesfor OakwoodCountryClub,itsmembership,andtheentire KansasCitygolfcommunity.Werecently communicatedinalettertothemembership,weare increasingourinitiationfeeforourFullGolf membershipto$95,000asofJune1,2024.Welook forwardtoafewmoreFullGolfmembersbringingus toourcapacity,andawaitlistwillbegin.
Total:395
Aswegetclosertotheopeningof thePar3,keepaneyeoutforclub communicationsonupdatesand celebrations.Welookforwardto seeingyouallthroughoutthe monthofAprilandwishyouand yourfamilythebest.
BestinGolf, SteveShrawder
GeneralManager/COO
Crystal & Robert Taylor
Laura & David Hall
Dear Oakwood Members,
We're excited to kick off the competition season with the Master's Par 3 Contest on April 10th at 4 pm Participating in club events not only enhances your game but also fosters connections with fellow members
The Master's Par 3 is a 9-hole stroke play competition marking the beginning of spring and The Master's Tournament. This event is one of my personal favorites and I'm looking forward to it. Register via the Golf Genius Mobile App to secure your spot.
Make sure to save the dates for the Men's League Kick-off Party on April 25th and the Ladies League Kick-Off Party on April 30th These events offer a chance to discuss upcoming competitions and league events. Your attendance is highly encouraged!
Signups for all club-wide events throughout the season are now open on the Golf Genius Mobile App. If you have any questions or issues, feel free to reach out.
As we embark on the 2024 season, remember the importance of handicapping. At Oakwood, we take pride in the exceptional golf events we offer, and the credibility of our tournaments relies on the integrity of the handicap system Play with honesty, submit scores promptly, and follow The Rules of Golf.
To ensure fairness, we'll be conducting random handicap audits The GHIN app makes recording scores easy, so let's work together to maintain a level playing field. Thank you for your cooperation in upholding the tradition and integrity of golf at Oakwood
We look forward to seeing you soon,
Hunter Hayes, PGA Head Golf Professional
JustinisthenewestadditiontotheOakwood CountryClubteam. HeisanAssistantGolf ProfessionalandcomestousfromMules NationalGolfClubinWarrensburg,Missouri. Duringthistimethere,hedevelopedastrong passionforpromotingthegameofgolfand ensuringthatitremainsaccessibleand enjoyableforallplayers.
Heiseagertobringthisenthusiasmand dedicationtoOakwood,wherehewill contributetothegrowthandsuccessofthe club.
Whenheisnotonthegolfcourse,youcan findhimrefininghisskills,enjoyingmusic, readingagoodbook,andcheeringonthe Chiefs,Royals,andJayhawks. Heisexcitedabouttheopportunityto connectwiththemembersofOakwoodand toworkwiththeteamtoachieveourshared goalofmakingOakwoodthetopclubinthe KansasCityarea.
Spring has arrived! With it, comes a fresh batch of new merchandise. Our Spring ‘24 shipments have started rolling in, filling up the golf shop with a fantastic selection of top-quality apparel, accessories, equipment, and more.
If there's something specific, you ' re looking for, we can make it happen. For personal use or a corporate event, Oakwood is your onestop shop for all your golf shopping needs.
Stop in and see us soon!
WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
REACH OUT TO HUNTER HAYES
it is hard to believe how quickly time flies! The club has been steadily growing and improving each year, and we aim to elevate our golf events to new heights. This year, we have an exciting lineup of events and leagues that we are thrilled to offer to our members. Let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate our 2023 champions who will be looking to defend their titles.
Congratulations to the following champions from the past year:
Knickerbocker Champions: Ken Block & Colby Sullivan
Acorn Classic: Meg Adkins, Deborah Quirk, Lynn Poskin & Jane Druten
1881 Cup: Mitchell Swartz & Bruce Blackman
Men’s League Champions: Doug Curry, Nick Curry & Kaleb Smith
Senior Club Champion: Mike Ellis
2022 Couples 4 Ball Champions: Ben & Kelley Hotaling
Men’s Match Play Club Champion: Curtis Yonke
Men’s Stroke Play Club Champion: Curtis Yonke
Men’s Net Stroke Play Club Champion: David Orscheln
Men’s Net Match Play Club Champion: Dylan Crandall
Men’s Four Ball Match Play Champions: Mark Hogan & Tommy Mancuso
Ladies Stroke Play Club Champion: Meg Adkins
Ladies Net Stroke Play Club Champion: Jill Shapiro
Ladies Net Match Play Club Champion: Meg Adkins
Ladies Four Ball Match Play Champion: Phyllis Cohen & Rachel Carpenter
Best of luck to all the past champions as they continue their journey in 2024!
The event calendar for the upcoming season has been released, and registration is now open for many exciting events.
Our events can be found on Golf Genius. To access the Oakwood Events directory, download the Golf Genius Mobile app and enter the GGID code OCCME24
Common Myths ...Do this Instead
Common Myths ...Do this Instead
Keeping your “head down” hinders your body from moving rotationally. Your body should stay in posture, however we do this with hip hinge, not with head down on backswing. Same is true for forward swing, if your head is actively staying “down” your wrists scoop, elbow “chicken wings” and body stands up to try and create space for the club at impact.
Too often golfers try to have a slow and controlled backswing, but the brain knows it needs to generate speed to hit the ball. Therefore, a hacking/fast transition happens with the upper body. The tempo for great players is a 3:1 ratio, however it’s a constant motion and flows together more athletically. I would challenge you to try and tap your club to start the backswing with movement instead of a frozen/fixed position at address to help with this.
3rd | Putting
10th | Chipping & Pitching
17th | Full Swing- Irons
24th | Full Swing- Metals
16th | 5-6 PM
Oakwood tends to have uneven lies. Coach Mo will help you master setup and technique in those situations.
Chicks with Sticks
17th | Putting & Chipping
24th | Full Swing
Guest Instructor : JB Kim, PGA
20th : 2:00 - 5:00 pm
April Club Fitting Dates
18th | Callaway
25th | Titleist
30th | Titleist- Women’s ONLY 27th | PXG
Links to register on Oakwood Website
April 5th : FREE 30 min Assessments
To register go to “book a lesson” on Oakwood Website
Golf Flexibility
EVERY Friday | Starting March 1st 9:00 -10:00 AM
All shots around and on the green covered. Coach JB is AimPoint Certified & specializes in short game technique. Don’t miss the opportunity to work with both Coach Mo & Coach JB to get your scoring shots dialed in.
Bombs Away
23rd | 5-6:00 PM
Learn how to maximize getting off the tee box with more efficient ball striking and add distance
Parent & Child
27th | 1-2:30 PM
Learn to play with the whole family!
Kids ages 4-14
Golf Strong
EVERY Friday | Starting March 1st 10:00-11:00 AM
Jon Tattersall Bio | 2007 -2024
GOLF Magazine
Top 100 Teacher 2007 - 2025
GOLF DIGEST
Best in state list 2004 - 2024
Georgia PGA
Chapter Teacher of year 2012
Teacher of the year 2014
Jon and his team have worked with a winner of The Open Championship and with PGA Tour players who have won the Vardon Trophy & the Korn Ferry Player of the Year distinction, LPGA and European Tour winners, as well as members of Ryder Cup, President Cup & Solheim Cup teams.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Welcome at the Oakwood Performance Center
: Speed & Distance on the Range
Wrap-Up, Closing Remarks, Q&A
John Novosel Jr with Tour Tempo & Coach Mo will coach alongside Jon for the day.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Welcome at the Oakwood Performance Center
CONTROL
: Speed & Distance at the Short Game Area
Wrap-Up, Closing Remarks, Q&A
The coaches will use Launch Monitor Technology with EACH player to help develop speed!
Golfers will also receive a free code to download the TOUR TEMPO app prior to session ($25 value)
$300 per session $500 for both
Did you know strength training improves your flexibility just as much as stretching?
If you ask a golfer what they need to work on to improve their body, they tend to say flexibility. When they do a search for golf flexibility exercises online they see the same variations of stretches that golfers have been doing for years. These stretches are overprescribed and they underperform!
What if I told you that doing the correct form of strength training (not powerlifting!) can not only improve your flexibility as much as stretching, but also improve your balance, posture, pain and distance off the tee?
The below research article states that both strength training and stretching were equally as effective in improving range of motion.
Parent&Child
April 27th | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Come learn golf fundamentals as a family! Parent or Grandparent with a junior golfer ages 4-14.
OakwoodLittles
Session1|Wed&Thurs
June5th-27th(8classes) 8:30-9:15am
Session2|Wed&Thurs
July10th-Aug8th(8classes) 8:30-9:15am
Ages4-7
Mom&Me
May 11th | 10:00 - 11:30 am
In honor of Mother’s Day we are offering a chance for Mom or Grandmom’s to come learn and play with their kids ages 4-14.
OakwoodJuniors
Session1|Wed&Thurs
June5th-27th(8classes) 9:30-10:45am
Session2|Wed&Thurs July10th-Aug8th(8classes) 9:30-10:45am
Ages8-14
Let us know you are coming!
We'll ensure everything is prepared for your arrival
SousChefBrianTaylorhasbeenwith
Oakwoodfor15years.Hestartedatthe snackbarandhasworkedmany positionsincludingbusser,server, dishwasher,andpantryinhistime here.
Hehasfollowedinthefootstepsofhis mom,MsVerawhohasbeenat Oakwoodfor55years.
ChefMikeStormallowedBriantotake theSousChefposition,andforthat,he iseternallygrateful.
BrianwasbornandraisedinKansas City.Hisfavoritethingtoprepareis
CedarPlankSalmonandhelovesto eatItalianfood. Inhisfreetime,helikestowatchsports andplaygolf.HeplaysonMondays, andisquitegood!
Pesto:
2 cups fresh basil
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbl spoon toasted pine nuts
2 tbl grated parmesan cheese
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flake
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Pasta:
4 cups water
2 cups fresh pasta
(Penne, Campanelle, Gemelli)
1 tbl salt
ShrimpMarinade:
12 ea fresh shrimp
4 tbl Olive Oil
2 tbl Fresh Chopped Garlic
2 tbl Fresh chopped Parsley
Optional Vegetables to include:
Fresh Grape Tomatoes, Spinach, Radish, Mushrooms
4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 8 MINUTES
1.
PreparethePasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente
Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2.
MakethePesto: In a food processor, combine basil leaves, crushed red pepper, pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese
Pulse until finely chopped While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
CooktheShrimp: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat
Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside
4.
CombineEverything: In the same skillet, add the cooked pasta and pesto sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the pesto. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your desired consistency
5. Enjoy! 6
AddtheShrimp: Gently fold the cooked shrimp into the pasta and pesto mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
January
*closed for a la carte Jan 8th -Feb 8th
13 Prime Rib Dinner
18-20 Oakwood Restaurant Week (Dinner Only)
27
February
4 Fried Chicken Buffet Dinner
8 Club Reopens for Season
Hours: Thurs | Fri | Sat Only 11-7 PM
10 Super Bowl To Go
11 Super Bowl To Go
14 Valentines Day Dinner + Wine Pairings
17 Prime Rib Dinner
March
5 Club Opens Tuesday- Sunday for the Season
9
17
18-19
April
12
22
25
27
May
1 Men’s Spring Guest Day
4 Adult Tacos + Tequila Dinner
5 Family Cinco de Mayo Putting Party
7 LGA Opening Day
9 Sports Bar Opens for the Season
Hours: Thursday 5- Close Fri- Sun 11-8 PM
9-10 Creek Wood Cup
12 Mother’s Day Brunch
15 W.E.L.L. Opening Day
17 Steak Dinner Night
18 Hike Event
19 Opening Day Scramble
24 Adult Putting Party Pool Opens for the Season
Hours: Tues-Thursday 11-7 Fri-Sun 11-8
25 Memorial Day Activities
26 Family Lake Party
26 Fried Chicken Family Dinner
27 Players Championship
June
5
Thursdays
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