STEVEN SHRAWDER General Manager
Email: steven@oakwoodcountryclub.org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 138
Direct Line: (816) 768-8656
OAKWOOD STAFF DIRECTORY
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
OAKWOOD STAFF DIRECTORY
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, Tournament Director
Email: jeff@oakwoodcountryclub org
Direct Line: (816)-761-3670
JUSTIN EVANS Assistant Golf Pro
Email: justin@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
761-5501
A NOTE
From the General Manager
WhatagreatJulywehadinthebooks.Over400 membersandguestsjoinedusforourfireworks showanddinner.Thosewhocamecanattestit wasthebestshowever.Wealsohostedthe PrairieInvitationalverysuccessfully.ThePrairieis oneoftheMidwest'smostprestigiouswomen's golftournaments.Wehosted84ladieswithour ownLisaBlockwinningthenetdivision. Congratulationstothecommitteeinwhichit raisedmoneyforyouthgirlsgolfandbrokea tournamentrecord.Thankstoalloursponsors.
AsweturnoureyestoAugustweturntothe granddaddyofthemall,TheKnickerbocker. DefendingChampionsKenBlockandColby Sullivanlooktodefendtheircrownagainst anothersold-outfield.Ourstaffandclublooks forwardtoputtingonanothergreatshowand hostingeveryonefor3greatdaysofgolfand friendship.
Welookforwardtohavingyouallwithus throughouttherestofAugustandhopeyouhave agreatendofyoursummeraswegetreadyto rootonthoseChiefsastheystartthequestfor the3peat!!
DEAROAKWOODMEMBERS,
A NOTE From the Head Golf Pro
Dear Oakwood Members,
This August, we are eagerly preparing for our Men's premiere event - the Knickerbocker. Scheduled to take place from August 15th to August 17th, the golf course, Par 3 course & practice facilities will be closed during this event.
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase Oakwood at its best for our members and their guests during this event. To ensure the success of the Knickerbocker, we need volunteers to serve as forecaddies. If you have children or grandchildren who are interested in this role, please don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Looking ahead to the Fall season at Oakwood, we have scheduled Fall Aerification on August 19th and 20th. We are performing aerification a couple of weeks earlier, which will ensure that our greens will be in top condition for the upcoming fall golf season. Please note that the Golf course will be closed during this maintenance period.
Stay tuned for more details on these new events and the fall golf schedule at Oakwood. We are grateful for the wonderful year we've had so far and are excited to continue building on that success this fall.
Thank you for your continued support and participation.
Best Regards,
Hunter Hayes, PGA Head
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT AND HIGHLIGHTS
PLEASE CONGRATULATE THE JULY GOLF EVENT WINNERS
PRAIRIE INVITATIONAL
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN LISA BLOCK FOR CAPTURING THE 2024 OPAL HILL NET DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE 2024 PRAIRIE INVITATIONAL
2024 STROKE PLAY CLUB CHAMPIONS:
LADIES GROSS STROKE PLAY CLUB CHAMPION:
1ST - MEG ADKINS - 160
LADIES NET STROKE PLAY CLUB CHAMPION:
1ST - LISA BLOCK - 153
MEN'S GROSS STROKE PLAY CLUB CHAMPION:
1ST- CURTIS YONKE - 141
2ND- BLAKE COOPER - 150
MEN'S NET STROKE PLAY CLUB CHAMPION (GREEN TEE):
1ST - DAVID PORTER – 146
2ND - MIKE ELLIS - 149
MEN'S NET STROKE PLAY CLUB CHAMPION (GOLD TEE):
1ST- DAVID DICKEY - 152
2ND - GREGG SOLI – 162
Summer Camp
Somm Smackdown
A Night in Paris
Summertime Fun
Oakwood Golf Performance with Coach
Difficult Lie Reminders
Mo
Instead of trying to “memorize” rules for Difficult Lies ask yourself what is the slope/hill/gravity/rough trying to do to the ball or my clubhead and work your way through your setup from there.
Setting up to the ball is 90% of the equation. Also, when in doubt I find a smaller swing, more like a punch shot is always a safe option when hitting uncomfortable shots.
Sidehill
The hill will add or de-loft the club head, therefore chose club accordingly Ball position- will be determined based upon the severity of slope, if the hill gets in the way (like pictured above) move the ball position back in the stance Shoulders/Body Tilt-Bend- should always MATCH the slope of the hill
Clubhead should always follow the hill post impact...for example, if it’s sidehill/downhill make sure to keep the clubhead descending through the ball longer.
Ball Above or Below Feet
If the ball is above your feet, the ball gets closer to you, therefore stand taller &/or grip down on the handle If the ball is below your feet, the ball gets further away from you, make sure to hinge at your hips more. The ball will tend to work with the slope of the hill Above your feet = left (for a right-handed player)Aim and align yourself accordingly
Rough
Move the ball slightly back of normal ball position
Open face slightly as rough will tend to grab it and shut it down
Make a steeper angle of attack into the ball
Oakwood Golf Performance with Coach Mo
New Product Launch
Titleist has released the new GT series of Drivers and Fairway Metals
Oakwood was the first in Kansas City to have consumers test, get fit and purchase! The GT line won’t be available in golf stores or online until August 23rd. With Oakwood being one of only FOUR Regional Fitting Centers in the country has its PERKS!
I have had mine for 3 weeks now and gained 5 mph of ball speed and 13 yards of carry distance on average!
Reminder
Rent the “simulator bays” but OPEN the garage door and get the same data used during a lesson. Same rate and booking process as winter indoor use.
Meet Oakwood
EliseFippinger
Bartender | Server | Bev Cart
ElisehasbeenwithusatOakwoodfor 3.5yearsandexcelsatbartending, serving,andalsobeveragecart.What sheenjoysmostaboutworkingat Oakwoodisthefeelingofbeingapart ofthefamily,andshealwayslooks forwardtomeetingnewmembers. SherecentlygraduatedfromKCAI withaBFAinceramics.Whenshe’s notwithusattheclub,youcanfind heratEnglewoodArtsblowingglass. Inhersparetime,Eliseenjoys cooking,painting,reading,and spendingtimewithherbelovedcat Bunnie.Wearesoveryluckytohave Eliseherewithusattheclub,she alwaysspreadssomuchjoyand providesexceptionalservice!
A NOTE
From the Director of Grounds
Grounds Update
DEAROAKWOODMEMBERS,
It has been a good but challenging start to the summer. Despitethedifficultweather,thecoursehascomethrought ingoodcondition
With the expected August heat there are a few things we canalldotohelpkeepOakwoodlookingitsbest:
Keep your cart in the fairway to reduce stress in the roughduringtheextremeheat.
Fill fairway divots with the sand bottles provided in the carts.
Fixtheballmarks. Theruleofthumbisyoursplus1more. Ifeveryonedoesthatthereshouldn’tbeballmarkstofix. Iappreciateyourhelp!
GreensaerificationisscheduledforAug19thand20th.After going through such an extreme and wet summer with minimal decline in the greens surfaces, I know our aerificationpracticesarepayingoff.
Attheendofthemonthgolfcoursemaintenancewillbegin to seed fescue in the rough to improve turf conditions in thinspots,carttrafficareas,andundertrees.Seedingthese areas will make for a better-looking and playing course nextspring.
The par-3 maintenance staff has done a nice job keeping thegolfcourseingoodshape.Toimprovethemaintenance onthecourse,weimplementedtheuseofautomowers.We areusingtherobotstomowtheroughandapproachareas onthepar-3.Automowersareefficientandtailor-madeto maintain the small turf areas on each hole. One more way weareimprovingtheprocessinthegreensdepartment.
Have a great end to your summer. I look forward to seeing youonthecourse.
BrentRacer,CGCS DirectorofGrounds
