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
With the first full year in the books, I am proud to be a part of Oakwood Country Club. Its short and long-term vision is unmatched in our industry Embracing history is paramount to Oakwood’s successwhilestillpushingtechnologyandamenitiesintobuildingus tobethemostprominentclubinKansasCity.Weareexcitedtosoon announce the Grand Opening of our new Par Three Course with an inaugural round of golf followed by a cocktail party and celebration. More details to come on this exciting day The following day we will host an all-day golf event on the Par Three for our members Additionally, we have a fun and exciting year planned for our membersandtheirfamilies.
Our membership growth has been nothing short of incredible The support of our existing membership base coupled with ownership’s continued investment in new amenities as well as continuing to enhance our existing facilities has allowed us to grow our membership to a new ownership all-time high level. This level has allowed us to continue to invest quicker than expected in future amenities. We have gotten here through the support of your friends and colleagues, and for that we are grateful. With these levels, we continue to have a no-tee time policy, allowing members the flexibilitytoplaygolfattheirconvenience
Golf:263
Weekday:53
Executive:9
National:34
Clubhouse
Associate:33
Total:392
We are very proud of the ratio of rounds of golf in comparison to monthly dues. The lowest number of rounds in the city allows us to have an open first tee letting our members the freedom to play golf whentheychoose,notatthemercyofthe rest of the membership. In conjunction withthelowestroundsofgolfwehavethe 9th lowest dues in the city. These two datapointsalmostrarelyexistinaprivate club market and most certainly not in Kansas City We look forward to seeing yousoon!
BestinGolf, SteveShrawder
GeneralManager/COO
Blake Cooper
Nelson Sabates Jr.
Tommy Poskin
Trish & Peter Katz
Eric Orscheln
Claire & Bobby Vickers
Tracy & Chris Vaeth
Parker Sterneck
Matt Sheridan
Dear Oakwood Members,
As spring arrives, we are thrilled to see the weather warming up and the grass turning green. Brent and his team have been working tirelessly on the tree maintenance and the new bunker constructions throughout the course to provide us with the best possible playing experience. As golfers, there are little things we can do to help, such as fixing ball marks, filling divots with sand, and following the daily cart rules
Here are a few things to keep in mind for when you are playing at Oakwood:
Pace of Play: Always allow faster groups to play through, as this is our top priority
Golf Reservation Times: To ensure a smooth experience, please contact the Golf Shop to let them know when you are planning on playing This way we can be ready upon arrival
Golf Carts: Keep carts on the path around tees and greens, and remember not to drive over curbs or restricted areas
Dress Code: Proper golf attire is a must on the course and at practice facilities.
Please refrain from wearing jeans, tank tops, cargo shorts, gym shorts, or T-shirts
Checking In: Notify the golf shop upon arrival on the property, even if you're just
practicing on the range
Always contact the golf shop before starting on #10
We look forward to seeing you soon,
Hunter Hayes, PGAHead Golf Professional
CassiewasbornandraisedinConcordia, Kansas,whereshegrewupplayingthe gameofgolf. Shecontinuedhergolf careeratNorthwestMissouriState University.Aftergraduatingfrom Northwest,shecompletedaninternship withtheMiddleAtlanticSectionofthe PGA,leadinghertopursuePGA membership. Beforeworkingat Oakwood,shewasanAssistant ProfessionalatHallbrookCountryClub andheavilyinvolvedwiththeladiesand juniorprograms.AlongwithherPGA Membership,Cassiehascertificationsin USKidsLevel2,Operation36,TPILevel1 andTPILevel2Junior.Golfisandalways hasbeenherpassionandshelooks forwardtohelpingmorepeoplelearnand fallinlovewiththegame.
We are equipped to cater to your corporate needs. Whether you need merchandise with your company logo or custom golf balls, we have you covered! For any inquiries about corporate purchases or special orders, please reach out to Hunter Hayes.
This season we will introduce new brands like Greyson, Holderness and Bourne, KJUS, and more. Our plans include expanding our retail department at Oakwood to provide a wide range of shopping experiences throughout the season. Look forward to microsites, pop-up shops, and trunk shows in the coming year.
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
Dear Oakwood Members,
Wow, I can’t believe I am entering into my third season here at Oakwood! As a golf professional this is one of my favorite times of year Yes, the weather is still dicey, however the buzz and excitement for the season is always high as we are climbing our way out of Winter
It is a belief of mine that as the leader of the Oakwood Golf Performance department I should not only provide best in class coaching but always be on the lookout for ways to elevate all facets for the department. Listed below are examples that have recently taken place or are to come in 2024.
Titleist Regional Fitting Center | Oakwood is one of five in the country
Hired Dr Matt Stensrud as an in house Performance Coach he is a Physical Therapist &TPI Certified he brings a unique skill set to help golfers move and play better
Hosted the Midwest PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit | 52 regional PGA Professionals were in attendance with TWO top 100 Teaching Professionals as presenters
PGA Show | I travel to this event every January for continuing education & networking but also to make sure Oakwood is up to date with the latest and greatest technology and training aids on the market I have already made some small additions to the Performance Center and can’t wait to share what’s on the horizon
Various Guest Instructors will be in from around the country to visit Oakwood in 2024.
Oakwood University | A monthly educational series free to the Oakwood members, more details to come
In addition, I was excited to release the initial group class offerings last month. I am still getting a pulse on the wants and needs for Adult & Junior clinics so please never hesitate to reach out with suggestions or any questions you might have. Also, be sure to continually reference the Oakwood website/app for anything regarding group or private lessons, club-fitting, workout offerings, etc
In closing, I want to share with all of you that I am honored to lead the Oakwood Golf Performance department and to be a small part of this special club. Coaches coach and to be able to come to a place every day that allows me to coach our members, other golfers from the area and our own staff members is truly a blessing It is my hope to build a culture here at Oakwood that everyone from around the country desires to model
Thank you for allowing me to dream big and be a member of the close Oakwood family.
Maureen “Coach Mo” Farrell, PGA Director of Instruction
Do you have a party to host?
How about a networking event for clients? The possibilities are endless with our state of the art facility.
We have members hosting open houses during March Madness, The Masters and other various events.
If you want to host a clinic and happy hour for your team or clients, we can do that too.
We will customize to fit your needs. Just shoot me an email and let’s make it happen.
Do you practice with a purpose? Every ball you hit on the range, short game area or the putting green should be intentional.
Take back ownership of your time at the range or short game area. Instead of constantly chasing or changing based upon shot you hit.
An easy way to do this... define the shot.
Drill Ball | Results don’t matter, you are working on a drill , a motion, something new...you are exploring.
Performance Ball | Results do matter...this should look like you are on the course: picking a target, pre-shot routine & post shot routine.
Spring Break Junior Golf
11th - 13th | 11:00 - 1:00
18th - 20th | 11:00 - 1:00
Ages 4 - 12
Dust off the Winter Rust Series
25th | Putting
26th | Chipping
27th | Full Swing
28th | Bunker Shots
5:00 - 6:00 pm
All Skill Levels
Beginner Bootcamp
23rd | Ladies Only 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Skill Level - Novice
Golf Flexibility
EVERY Friday | Starting March 1st 9:00 -10:00 AM
Golf Strong
EVERY Friday | Starting March 1st 10:00-11:00 AM
March Club Fitting Dates
Get your sticks dialed in for the season
18th | Titleist | 12-4:30
19th | PING 1-5:00
20th | Callaway 1-5:00
21st | TaylorMade 12-4:00
30th | PXG 9-1:00
Woman Who Golf
3rd | Putting
10th | Chipping & Pitching
17th | Full Swing- Irons
24th | Full Swing- Metals
Mastering Trouble Shots
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
AimPoint Putting & Greenside Wedge Shots
Guest Instructor : JB Kim, PGA
20th : 2:00 - 5:00 pm
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
Did you know that strength training will not only improve your distance with the driver, but it can improve your distance control with putting? Check out these stats!
Why does strength training help distance control with putting? Many golfers don't have sufficient balance and single-leg strength during their initial assessment. It is well known that strength training improves balance and stability which results in more distance with the driver. Putting this can be even more beneficial because strength and balance in the lower body create a steady stance which results in more center face contact during lag putts. Less toe and heel strikes with the putter results in improved distance control.
Don't wait to get in for your assessment with Dr. Matt and learn how you can get stronger to help your game!
MATT STENSRUD, DPT, TPI, USGTF DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Dear Oakwood Members,
As we embark upon a new and exciting season here at Oakwood, I would like to thank everyone for the warmest welcome!
From day one, I have felt a sincere reception from the phenomenal staff It is clear that the team has been built with intention and care What I noticed immediately, is that everyone wants to be here, and that is a great feeling. In my 30 years of Food & Beverage experience that is very difficult to find, and this is what sets us apart from other clubs
The commitment I’ve made to this new chapter in my life here at Oakwood I take very seriously I intend to put everything I have into elevating Oakwood to being the very best it can be for all of you I’ve only met a small fraction of the membership in my first few weeks, but I’m looking forward to meeting each of you!
At this time, I would like to announce that Stuart Mast has been promoted to our new Beverage Director this season We are very fortunate to have his experience and dedication I was able to watch him in action at our highly successful Valentine’s Day dinner and was very impressed His knowledge of craft cocktails, his swift manner of service, and how wonderful he is with every single member were exceptional His dashing personality behind the bar is a great asset to our club! I’m looking forward to seeing what new creative ideas Stu has up his sleeve for us this season.
Spring is here and Chef Travis Napier and his talented team have put together some new dinner specials on the weekends for all to come and experience. We have Fried Chicken Night, Build Your Own Pasta, and the March Madness Wine Dinner coming up soon! Don't forget our very special Easter Brunch with an Eggstravaganza Hunt for the kids on March 31st
I hope to get the chance to meet many more members at these upcoming events! This is going to be a remarkable season at Oakwood, and I am thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful club
We look forward to seeing you soon, Tiffany Murphy, Food and Beverage Director
With30yearsofrestaurantexperience,Tiffany MurphycomestousasthenewlyhiredFood andBeverageDirector.Herknowledgeand excellenthospitalityinthefoodservice industry,combinedwithherdedicationof creatingawelcomingenvironment,willmake heranassetatOakwoodCountryClub.
Mostrecentlyshecametousfrom"Brown& Loe",whereshewashiredastheGeneral Manager,andhelpedopentheoperationatthe newKansasCityInternationalAirport greeting guestsandvisitorsfromKansasCity andallaroundtheworldandbuildingastaff worthyofgreatvalue.
Priortothisexperience,shespentsixyearsastheClubManager atTheNationalGolfClubofKansasCity. Shebringsawealthof expertiseandawarenessasaneventandrestaurantmanager.
TiffanyholdsaBachelor'sdegreeinPsychologyanditservedas amentorformanypeoplebreakingintothefoodandbeverage industry.Sheisanenergeticindividualwhothrivesonmeeting newpeopleandprovidingahighstandardofcourteousservice.
New Amsterdam Grapefruit vodka
Grapefruit Juice
Campari
Casamigos
Pama Liqueur
Triple Sec
Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco
Amaro Montenegro
Agave
Grapefruit + a Splash of Soda Water
Blueberry Vodka
Lemonade
Prosecco
Welcome!
We are so glad you’re here!
Travis comes to Oakwood after 22 years as Executive Chef and Managing Partner at The Bristol Seafood Grill. He has also been Executive Chef at YaYa's European Bistro and Jack Stack Barbeque. His rich and experienced culinary history will be a strong asset to Oakwood. Quite simply he loves to cook and you will quickly see his talents and passion through his food. He loves the rich history of Oakwood and excited to embrace it as well as continue to introduce the membership to new and exciting food and events.
Travis is a native of Rossville, KS, and attended Emporia State University. He has three children and loves spending time on the soccer fields and golf courses with them. If you have not met Travis, please be sure to welcome him as our newest family member.
Chef Mike Storm and Ms. Vera are still here and you will continue to see their love remain in our Oakwood favorites!
We look forward to seeing what the culinary team can do and where Travis can take Oakwood Country Club.
Ripe Tomatoes, Radishes, Fresh Lettuce
Seasonal menu features that will enhance the seasonal vegetables
New seasonal salads + Sandwiches
Fresh seafood, and local beef partners
New offerings in the Putting Cottage and Performance Center
2 SERVINGS
4 oz italian sausage
4oz ground beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup diced carrot
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup red wine
¼ cup tomato paste
6oz marinara sauce
2oz alfredo
4 oz pappardelle noodle
salt and pepper to taste
fresh herbs like oregano and basil to taste
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese to garnish
Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in olive oil
Brown ground beef and sausage with sautéed vegetables
Serve
Enjoy
Oakwood Bolognese pasta!
2024 has started with a flurry of activity on the golf course. The January snow and deep freeze put a hold on course improvements, however, once the warm weather in February arrived many projects wereabletostart Inthelastmonthtreeremovals,bunkeradditions, and memorial water fountain projects have started All of these projectswillimprovetheOakwoodexperience.
Tree pruning and removals are underway and on track to be completed in March The goal of the tree program is to improve the turf-growing environment and allow room for course improvements. There are several areas that I can already tell we are going to see improvementsindrainage,turfquality,andbetterplayingconditions due to the increased sunlight A good example is the end of two fairway
You may have noticed work going on by the putting course and putting cottage. A new water feature is being added as a fitting memorial for Stephen Block The water feature will have cascading water over rock features that lead to calm pools Benches will be around the feature to enjoy the beauty and will add to the putting course.
The par three golf course has weathered the cold winter nicely. The greens are slowly growing in and look great every time I pull the coversback.Goodgrowingweatherisneededforthegolfcourseand native areas to grow and mature The snow in January has filled the ponds on holes 2 and 7 adding another touch of beauty and challengetothecourse.
All the activities and improvements going on at Oakwood are going to make for an exciting 2024 golf season I cannot wait to see how it turnsout
BrentRacer,CGCS DirectorofGrounds
SeancomestoOakwoodwithyearsof experiencefromsomeoftheworld’s finestprivateclubsincludingWinged FootGolfClub,NationalGolfLinksof America,IndianHillsCountryClub,Wolf CreekGolfLinksandmostrecentlyas HeadGolfCourseSuperintendentatThe ClubatPortoCima.
Seanhasbeenintegralinrevivingand restoringsomeofthebestprivateclubsin Americaaswellasmaintainingtheseto exactinglevels.Seanhasalsobeen involvedinmanylarge-scaletreeprojects, renovationsandstartupprojects,making aperfectfitforOakwoodCountryClub.
SeanisaKansasCitynativeandisexcited tobeclosertohomeandisreallyexcited aboutmakingOakwoodoneofthebest golfcoursesintheMidwest
