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
Mayshouldbeoneofthemostspecialmonthsofthe yearatOakwoodCountryClub.SOMUCHFUNTOBE HAD!!
SpringMen’sGuestDay SportsBaropensfortheseason
Mother’sDayBrunch
LadiesGolfAssociationandMen’sGolfAssociation kicksintofullgear
Anaction-packedMemorialDayweekendincluding: TheGrandOpeningoftheParThreeGolfCourse MembersOnlyParThreeTournament PoolOpensforthesummer. FamilyLakeParty FriedChickenDinner Player’sChampionship
We'reexcitedtoseeyouatourupcomingcelebrations! YoursupportandpassionforOakwoodtrulymakeour communityspecial.Asareminder,initiationfeeswill increaseacrossallmembershipcategoriesstarting June1.
Additionally,constructionhas begunontwoovernightcottages, withreservationsnowopenfor Spring2025andbeyond.
Contactusformoreinformationor toreserveyourspot.
BestinGolf, SteveShrawder GeneralManager/COO
Dear Oakwood Members,
Incredible!It'shardtobelievethatMayhasarrivedsoquicklyandthatsummeris alreadyinfullswing.Mayisjam-packedwitheventsandleagues,aswellasthe startoftheyear-longMatchPlayevents Herearesomekeydatesyouwon'twantto miss:
May1st:SpringMen'sGuestDay
May7th:LadiesOpeningDay
May10th:CreekwoodCup
May15th:W.E.L.LOpeningNight
May19th:OpeningDayScramble
May21st:LadiesSpringGuestDay
May27th:ThePlayersChampionship
Inadditiontotheseexcitingeventsonthegolfcourse,Iamthrilledtoannouncethe long-awaitedopeningofourPar3Course.ThefirstroundwilltakeplaceonMay 25th,startingwithacocktailreception.OnSunday,May26th,wewillhaveour inauguralPar3Shootoutevent.
Weareexcitedtooffer9moreholestoOakwoodandlookforwardtowhatthe futureholds.Whilewehaveabusymonthahead,it'simportanttorememberour commitmenttomaintainingatop-notchclubandpristinecourseconditions.Please keepthefollowinginmind: Alwaysletfastergroupsplaythrough Repairyourdivotsonthegreens,includingonemorenearby Usethesandbottlesonthecartstofilldivotsonfairwaysandteeboxes Pickupdivotscrapsonthefairwaysandplacethemintheprovidedbox.
IamgratefulforeachoneofyouwhomakeOakwoodsuchaspecialplace. HunterHayes,PGA
HeadGolfProfessional
Withadedicatedtenureof7yearsat Oakwood, Mattinitiallybeganhisjourneyin theproshopduringlateeveningsand weekends.Overtime,hetransitionedintothe roleofOutsideServiceManager,leveraging his 20-yearbackgroundingolfservice, particularlyincartandoutsideservice. Originallyfromtheupstateof South Carolina,herelocatedtoKansasCity9years agofromGainesville,GA,wherehecoacheda smallcollegemen'sbasketballteamat CalvaryUniversity.
ThehighlightofhisOakwoodexperienceis collaboratingwithoutstandinggolf professionalsandgettingtoknowthe incredibleindividualsandplayerswhograce ourclubdaily.Whenheisnotatworkyou'll findhimchasingafterhisenergetic6-yearoldandattendingvariousgames,practices, andninjawarriortrainingsessions.Healso likestoindulgeinaroundofgolfwhenever theweatherpermits.
24th: 1:00-2:00 pm
If you have ever wanted to learn how to work the ball left to right or start the ball in different windows (low, mid, high) this is the class for you.
25th: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Oakwood tends to have uneven lies. Coach Mo will help you master setup and technique in those situations.
The Power of 3
29th: 6:00-7:00 PM
May Club Fitting Dates
10th | Callaway
23rd | Titleist
30th | PING 31s | TaylorMade
Typically, 68% of your shots are hit with Driver, Wedge & Putter. This clinic will focus on those parts of your game.
11th: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is a 3 hour clinic covering all things related to getting more comfortable around the game of golf...from rules & etiquette to putting, chipping, full swing and club selection.
May 8: Full Swing Driver & Difficult Lies
May 15: Putting
May 22: Course Strategy & Club Selection
May 29: Short Game
Chicks with Sticks
May 8: Short Game
May 15-Full Swing
May 22- Short Game & Full Swing
May 29- Difficult Lies, Rough, Punch Shot
Michellehasbeenadevotedmemberofour teamhereatOakwoodsinceshejoinedusin Mayof2022. Shebeganasaserverand bartenderandoverthatshorttimewas quicklypromotedtoFrontoftheHouse Manager.
Sheisaveryorganizedassociatewhoplans outourweeklyeventsforusandhelpsto executetheminatimelyandsuccessful manner.
Outsideofherjobwithussheisengagedto bemarriedandsheisalsoaproudmotherto themostgorgeous3½yearold girlnamed Brynna.
WearesoluckytohaveMichelleonourstaff atOakwood.
StopbyandsayhellotoMichelle!
AntwinehasbeenwithatOakwoodfor thelast 3years.Heisthemanbehind thewonderfulsoupswealllove!Prior toOakwood,hewasaSousChefat KauffmanStadiumforanimpressive26 years. Hewasbornandraisedin KansasCityandhasbeenmarriedfor 14years.Hehasabeautifulfamily, including 5childrenand5 grandchildren,Healsohas3pups:an AmericanMastiff,aLong-haired Chihuahua,andaYorkie. Whenheisnotatworkhelikestospend histimewithfamilyandfriends.He enjoysplayingpoolandcheeringonhis favoritesportsteams.Smokedshort ribsandcabbagerankhighamonghis signaturedishes.
PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 8-10 MINUTES
2lbsBrownSugar
2lbsSugar
2lbsButter(softened)
8Eggs
11/4ozVanilla
1TbspSalt
60ozA/P
4tspBakingSoda
2lb4ozChocolateChunks
WITH CHEF TRAVIS
HALF: 36 COUNT
FULL: 72 COUNT
2
1. CreamButterandSugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3
PreheatOven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
AddEggsandVanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract Mix until well combined
4.
CombineDryIngredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5
MixWetandDryIngredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
6
AddChocolateChunks: Fold in the chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout the dough
7.
ScoopDough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart
8 Enjoy! 9.
BakeCookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. cool.
Oakwood has had a great spring and it shows. Thanks to theeffortsofthecrew,fertilizing,sprayingweeds,watering sod, mowing rough and edging bunkers the course is looking good. We have had decent growing weather for establishing the cool season fescue areas that have been addedaroundthecourse.Theyhavethickenedupandare ready for play. Aerification on the greens went smoothly and they healed nicely leading to some good earlyseasonconditions.Ithasbeenagreatstartonthecourse.
Some warmer nights and higher temperatures have allowed the zoysia grass on the tees and fairways to emerge in good condition. Typical of zoysia in the spring, some areas need to be sodded but nothing compared with last season. Be aware of the new sod work on the course. Please take care not to play on or drive carts on the sod until it heals. It looks to be a good year for our warm-seasonturfatOakwood.
WiththeincreasedplaythisspringIamstartingtonotice a lot of ball marks on greens and divots in the fairways. Please do your part and fix your ball marks as you play. Alsopleaseutilizethesandbottlesonthecartstofilldivots inthefairways.
The Par Three is developing well aided by the good growingconditionsthisspring.Thegreensareprogressing nicelyandwillbereadyfortheopeningdayfestivities The native areas framing each hole are slowly thickening up adding to the beauty of the course. Daily I am noticing improvement in the turf conditions on the Par Three. It is exciting watching the next great thing at Oakwood take shape.
I look forward to seeing you on the course. It looks to be a greatgolfseasonatOakwood
BrentRacer,CGCS DirectorofGrounds
PleasemeetourparthreesuperintendentAndrew Putman.Andrewhasbeenagreatadditiontothe greensdepartment.Hehasbeenhardatwork groomingthenewcourseinpreparationfor openingtheparthree.
Andrewhasgreatexperiencesthatmakehima greatfitforOakwood.HeholdsaBachelorof SciencedegreefromMissouriStateUniversityas wellassomegreaton-courseexperiences.Andrew movedherefromLeawoodCountryClubtobepart ofthegreatchangesatOakwood.Inhiscareer, Andrewhasgainedexperienceatgreatcourses suchasBellerive,andRivieraCountryClub.He alsohassomegrowthexperiencefromtimespent workingatOzarksNationalinBranson. Andrewisanoutdoorspersonandenjoysgolfand fishinginhissparetime.Hecollectsmemorabilia andisalwaysonthelookforanewpieceforhis collection.
NexttimeyouseeAndrewonthecoursesayHello!
