Oakwoodian Newsletter April 2025 by OakwoodCountryClubMO

From the General Manager

DEAR OAKWOOD MEMBERS,

As we step into April, we’re excited to share that renovations at Oakwood are progressing, with completion expected before Memorial Weekend While construction has kept us busy, we’ve also been hard at work preparing for a spectacular season filled with exciting events and memorable moments.

This month, we have several special events you won’t want to miss:

Easter Celebration – Join us for a delightful day filled with family fun, delicious dining, and festive activities.

Spring in Sonoma Wine Dinner – Experience an unforgettable evening featuring expertly paired wines and a gourmet menu inspired by California’s renowned wine country.

Golf Opening Day – Dust off your clubs and join us as we officially kick off the 2025 golf season with a day full of great competition and camaraderie at the Kickoff Scramble

We’re also eagerly anticipating the grand openings of our overnight cottages, the new golf shop and lower level, and the expanded sports bar exciting additions designed to enhance your experience at Oakwood

As the weather warms up, we look forward to seeing you out on the course, on the courts, and around the club. Be sure to mark your calendar for club happenings, and stay tuned for more details

See you at the club soon!

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From the Head Golf Pro

DEAR OAKWOOD MEMBERS,

The golf season has officially arrived, and we are thrilled to embark on another fantastic year at Oakwood! This season, we're unveiling a host of exciting developments for 2025, including our brandnew golf shop and a dynamic schedule of events.

Come see us in the Golf Shop to check out our new arrivals for the Spring Season!

New Oakwood App:

We are excited to introduce our innovative Oakwood App, powered by Pacesetter Technology. The app is designed to enhance your overall experience by allowing you to:

Communicate seamlessly with the golf shop and bag drop

Request your clubs with ease

Quickly book tee times

If you have any questions about the app, please don’t hesitate to contact our staff for assistance.

Exciting 2025 Events:

Registration is now open for all upcoming events except for the Oakwood Majors, which will be available for sign-up later. This season, we're rolling out a new lineup of events that includes:

An enhanced Men’s League

The King of the Hill challenge

The Oakwood Derby

The Par 3 Club Championship

And much more

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new season full of competitive spirit, camaraderie, and memorable moments on the course. We can’t wait to see you out there!

See you on the fairways,

Hunter Hayes, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Oakwood Country Club

From the Head Golf Pro

APRIL 2025 OAKWOOD GOLF EVENTS

Get ready for another exciting season on the course! We’re looking forward to ramping up into golf season this spring. Mark your calendars for the upcoming dates this month and start assembling your teams!

�� April 2025:

⛳ Masters Par 3 Event – April 9

⛳ Masters Watch Party & Putting Contest – April 11

⛳ Men’s League Cocktail Party – April 17

⛳ Opening Day Kickoff Scramble – April 27

⛳ Ladies League Cocktail Party – April 30

More details, including formats and registration, are available in the new Oakwood app. Register now so you don’t miss out on any memorable moments on the course.

From the Director of Instruction

Spring Has Arrived — Time to Get Back in the Swing!

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold winter months to practice and play at the Oakwood Performance Center!

With warmer days ahead, we're excited to announce the practice range is open and the bays are ready for action. Now is the time to get your game dialed in for the season ahead

Now is also the perfect time to attend one of our spring clinics featuring special guest instructors, plus we’ve added a talented new Physical Therapist, Aaron Borgmann, to our Performance Center team. Whether you're looking to enhance your mobility, build strength, or improve your swing mechanics, Aaron's expertise can help you reach your goals and prevent injury.

Looking for personalized coaching? Train with Jeff Flagg, practice with Maureen Farrell, or work with one of our talented golf professionals to sharpen your skills before the season is in full swing.

Don’t miss your chance to gear up for golf season contact us for more details or book your session directly through the scheduling link on our website! We look forward to seeing you back on the range!

-Coach Mo

Aaron Borgmann Meet Oakwood Staff

Physical Therapist

We’re excited to welcome Aaron, a highly respected Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer, to the Oakwood Performance Center team. Aaron brings over 15 years of experience working with elite athletes, including time spent with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles as an NFL sports medicine professional.

With a strong background in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement, Aaron specializes in guiding athletes of all levels to achieve optimal movement, mobility, and strength. Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, improve your golf game, or increase overall fitness, Aaron's expertise will help you reach your goals.

For inquiries or to schedule an evaluation, please contact Aaron directly at aborgmann@gmail.com or (314) 220-2512.

We’re thrilled to have Aaron onboard to further elevate our commitment to comprehensive performance and wellness solutions at Oakwood!

April 10th, 2025

May 13th, 2025

SPRING2025

schedule subject to change

APRIL

5 – Multi-Vendor Fitting Day 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

7 – Finesse Wedges – Men Only 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, $40

8 – Playing Lesson with Coach Mo 11:00 AM tee time, $115 per person, 3 spots, 9 holes

8 – Practice Club 4:00-5:15 PM - $45

9 – Putting, Speed & Read – Women Only 9:30-10:30 AM, $40

10-12 – Joe Hallett 2024 National PGA Teacher of the Year – Guest Instructor Clinics

14 – Specialty Shots – Men Only 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, $40

16 – Chipping & Pitching – Women Only 9:30-10:30 AM, $40

16 – Playing Lesson with Coach Mo 1:00 PM tee time, $115 per person, 3 spots, 9 holes

21 – Essentials of Good Driving – Men Only 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, $40

23 – Full Swing Fundamentals – Women Only 9:30-10:30 AM, $40

24 – Titleist Wedge Fittings & Clinic 3:00-6:00 PM- more info to come

26 – Beginner Bootcamp with Coach Mo 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, $120 per person

28 – Practice to Perform – Men Only 12:30-1:30 PM, $40

30 – Review & Practice to Perform – Women Only 9:30-10:30 AM, $40

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5 – Essentials of Putting – Men Only 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, $40

6 – Practice Club 4:00-5:15 PM, $45

7 – Specialty & Difficult Shots – Women Only 9:30-10:30 AM, $40

12 – Warm-Ups: Pre-Practice or Round with Jeff Flagg – Men Only 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

12 – Oakwood University: Importance of Club Fitting with Coach Mo & Jennifer Hudson 5:30-6:30 PM

13 – Guest Instructor: Jennifer Hudson – 2 Morning Clinics & OnCourse Afternoon

14 – Warm-Ups: Pre-Practice or Round with Jeff Flagg – Women Only 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

19 – Par 3 Tee Shots – Men Only 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, $40

20 – Practice Club 4:00-5:15 PM, $45

21 – Par 3 Tee Shots – Women Only 9:30-10:30 AM, $40

20 – Titleist Fitting Event 12:00-4:30 PM

28 – WELL – Clinic & Play with Cassie and Coach Mo

Additional Info

All Clinics are with Coach Mo, unless otherwise specified Registration for all clinics will be on the new PACESETTER member app

6:1 Ratio, please advertise that but allow up to 12 to register as I can always ask another Pro to assist me if needed, minimum of 3 to host clinic Non-member friends or guests always welcome No limit to members registering members Will be charged half of the fee if cancel day of event

Newfor2025-Practice Club!

Lookingtoenhanceyour gamewithoutcommittingto privatelessons?Orwantto supplementyourlessons withguidedpractice? PracticeCluboffersa dynamicandsocialwayto sharpenyourskillswith expertguidance

Sessionsrotatebetweenthe drivingrange,shortgame area,andputtinggreen,with occasionalwarm-upand fitnesssessionsledby PerformanceCoachJeff Flagg Whetheryouneeda trainedeyeonyourswing, feedbackonspecificaspects ofyourgame,orjusthavea fewquestions,thisisthe perfectopportunity

Expectafun,relaxed environment withmusic, drinks,andgoodvibes encouraged!

Play Lesson with Coach Mo

A unique opportunity to take your game from the range to the course! Sign up solo or with a couple of friends for an on-course lesson with Coach Mo, where she’ll help you navigate real-game situations, strategy, and decision-making to lower your scores.

Unlike most sports, golf coaches rarely get to see their players in action but Coach Mo thrives on-course, helping you apply your skills where it matters most If you have questions about club selection, course management, or shot execution, this is your chance to get game-time coaching and realtime feedback!

Launching APRIL 1st!

Bring your kids, grandkids, the whole family! Guests encouraged!

Sonoma Wine Dinner

From the Director of Grounds

DEAR OAKWOOD MEMBERS,

Spring is Here — Turf Management & Spring Growth

As we welcome warmer days, I closely monitor soil temperatures in early spring because they play a key role in turf growth and greening. As soil temperatures rise, turf growth accelerates. Bentgrass, which covers our greens, begins to green up and grow when soil temperatures reach 50-55 degrees (typically mid-April). Zoysia, the warm-season grass on our fairways and tees, starts growing at around 65 degrees (May). As soil temperatures improve, so does the overall look and playability of the golf course.

Annual weeds like crabgrass and goosegrass begin germinating at 55-degree soil temperatures, which is why we have been working hard to apply pre-emergent treatments over the past few weeks. Applying pre-emergent before weed seeds germinate creates a protective barrier that eliminates weeds as they emerge from the soil. If you haven’t treated your lawn yet, now is the time to do so!

To further promote turf growth in the spring, we aerify the greens. The holes punched in the turf, combined with fresh sand, create new pore spaces that increase oxygen levels in the soil, encouraging deeper root development. Stronger roots improve turf health and help prepare the greens to withstand summer stress.

Cart traffic is another concern this time of year. In early spring, turf is not yet fully rooted or actively growing, especially in shaded and low-lying areas. Additionally, trees and grass are not actively absorbing water, and with cooler temperatures, wet, boggy conditions can persist. The maintenance team monitors course conditions daily and adjusts cart traffic to protect the turf, ensuring the best possible playing surface.

Spring in Kansas City is a beautiful time of year. As soil temperatures rise, not only does the turf come to life, but forsythia, dogwoods, and flowers begin their stunning seasonal bloom. Enjoy the vibrant colors while they last, and we look forward to seeing you on the course!

See you on the course!

Brent Racer, CGCS Director of Grounds