From the General Manager
DEAR OAKWOOD MEMBERS,
As we head into November, I want to take a moment to thank you for a fantastic golf season and an incredible season at Oakwood. From packed tournaments and league play to laughter-filled patio evenings, 2025 has been a season of record participation, friendship, and fun. It’s been wonderful to see our community come together and make the most of everything Oakwood has to offer.
As the holidays approach, the excitement continues! We have a full lineup of festive events and familyfriendly activities planned to celebrate the season each designed to bring members together and make this time of year truly special. From cheerful gatherings in the clubhouse to new holiday traditions on the calendar, there’s plenty to look forward to.
On behalf of the entire Oakwood team, thank you for your continued support, spirit, and enthusiasm. We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you and closing out the year surrounded by good friends and great memories.
Warm regards,
From the Head Golf Pro
NOVEMBER 2025 OAKWOOD GOLF EVENTS
It’s surprising how quickly the seasons change, marking the end of our golf season As we move into the off-season, I’d like to share some important updates regarding our operations. Starting now, the grass tee on the driving range will be covered, and the range will be set up exclusively with mats.
Revised hours for the golf shop:
Golf Shop Hours:
Monday 12 pm – 5 pm if temps are above 50 Degrees
· Tuesday through Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Oakwood Golf Performance Center:
· Monday: 12 PM – 5 PM
· Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
· Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Please be aware that winter weather conditions may affect these hours, and we will keep you updated with any necessary changes
Additionally, I want to remind everyone that Oakwood Golf is your one-stop destination for holiday shopping. We’ll be running a variety of exciting promotions throughout the holiday season I’ve outlined some below:
· Halloween Special: 20% off any display featuring pumpkins
November 3rd – 9th: 20% off all polos
· November 10th – 16th: 20% off all layering pieces (long sleeves and vests)
· November 17th – 25th: 15% off all golf bags
· November 26th – 30th: Spin the Wheel to win your discount!
Happy Holidays,
Hunter Hayes, PGA Head Golf Professional Oakwood Country Club
From the Director of Instruction
Make This Winter Your Most Productive Yet
As the golf season winds down, now is the perfect time to take a deep dive into your game. The off-season is where true progress happens when we can evaluate, rebuild, and prepare for spring with confidence and purpose.
At the Oakwood Performance Center, our team is here to help you do exactly that. Whether your goals involve improving swing mechanics, building speed, or addressing mobility and physical limitations, we’ll create a customized training plan that fits your needs.
With Jeff, you’ll focus on overall athletic performance and movement &/OR speed and power training, and learning how to move more efficiently for golf or your daily life and increase clubhead speed safely and effectively.
With Aaron, you’ll work on physical readiness, mobility, and recovery addressing limitations that may have held you back during the season.
With me, we’ll take a deeper dive into your technique with full swing or short game, practice structure, and on-course performance scoring strategies building the habits and confidence that carry through next year.
We’ll be offering a mix of individual sessions and customized training programs designed around your goals, schedule, and availability. With pricing and packages available.
If you’re serious about starting 2026 at your best, now’s the time to get started. You can book sessions directly through the Oakwood app or contact us directly to discuss a personalized off-season plan.
Here's a video of the Team and what we do, please take a few minutes to watch!
From the Director of Instruction Winter Hours & Member Access
As we move into the cooler months, the Oakwood Performance Center remains your year-round home for practice, play, and connection.
Whether you’re fine-tuning your game or simply looking for a fun indoor activity, here’s what to know this off-season:
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Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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Members can book through the Oakwood app to secure: Simulator Bays – $20/hour per person for a fully immersive practice or play session. Dial in your numbers on Trackman! Heated Hitting Bays – included with your yearly range fee, ideal for staying sharp all winter long.
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While you’re practicing, enjoy the convenience of ordering food and drinks right from the app everything will be delivered directly to the OPC during your reserved time.
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Your Winter Gatherings at the OPC
Don’t forget, the Performance Center is also available for holiday parties, office outings, or family get-togethers. It’s a great way to stay active and have fun when the weather turns cold.
We look forward to seeing you this off-season — whether you’re training, relaxing, or celebrating, the OPC is the place to be.
– Coach Mo
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Oakwood Agronomy Synopsis – Progress Report From the Course
As we approach winter, our agronomy team has been hard at work throughout October preparing the golf course for the colder months ahead. Several key applications and maintenance projects have been completed to ensure the course enters dormancy in a strong, healthy state.
Across the rough and fairways, we applied multiple fertilizer and plant health treatments. The rough received fertilizer to support the overseeded fescue, while the fairways were treated with a series of applications aimed at minimizing the damage experienced last spring. One key product used was 0-0-50, a straight potassium source that helps the turf harden off and better withstand winter stress
We also applied Glycofuze, a plant health product that enhances carbohydrate utilization and storage, working in tandem with the potassium application to strengthen the zoysia as it enters dormancy. To prevent early germination of poa annua, we sprayed Specticle, a pre-emergent herbicide that will provide ongoing control through winter and reduce the need for additional applications later in the season
Additionally, we applied Tebuconazole, a fungicide used to prevent and manage large patch (zoysia patch), which becomes more active in the current temperature range.
You may notice areas of new fescue sod installed around the course—primarily along cart path edges where turf struggled during the summer heat. Please continue to keep all four tires on the cart path in these areas to protect the new sod.
Drainage improvements are also underway, with recent work completed on Hole 18 and the putting course. Several additional drainage projects are planned in the coming weeks Tree work was temporarily delayed due to unseasonably warm temperatures and course demands but will resume next week, followed by stump grinding and final cleanup
We want to thank all our members for a fantastic year and for your continued patience and support as we worked to restore and improve the course We look forward to next season and to seeing everyone out enjoying the results of these efforts
-Jacob Foster, Golf Course Superintendant
Fall Family Festival
Fall Family Festival
Fall Family Festival
Fall Family Festival
“I WANT TO TELL YOU HOW IMPRESSED I WAS WITH THE COTTAGE AND THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE. MY GUESTS WERE EQUALLY IMPRESSED. THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING AND DELIVERED BEAUTIFULLY. EVERYTHING WAS DONE PROMPTLY. ALL OF OUR REQUESTS WERE MET WITH ENTHUSIASM AND KINDNESS.
THE COTTAGE IS OUTSTANDING! I LOOK FORWARD TO MY NEXT STAY AND EVENT!! I AM PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH A GREAT CLUB!”
-Mike Wood Oakwood Member
“WE BOOKED ONE OF THE COTTAGES FOR A FAMILY WEEKEND AND OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN JOINED US. WE PLAYED GOLF, TOOK THE GRANDKIDS TO THE KIDS POOL AND SPLASH PAD, PLAYED PICKLEBALL AND WENT FISHING.
ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS WAS AFTER AN EVENING ON THE PUTTING COURSE, WE TOOK A GOLF CART RIDE ALONG THE PAR 3 COURSE PATHS AND COUNTED THE LIGHTNING BUGS WE SAW!
THE COTTAGES ARE PERFECT FOR A SHORT FAMILY GATHERING!”
-Mike and Mary Smith Oakwood National Members
STEVEN SHRAWDER, General Manager
Email: steven@oakwoodcountryclub.org
Phone: (816) 761-5501 x 138
Direct Line: (816) 768-8656
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
JESS EYSTAD, Director of Membership & Marketing
Email: jess@oakwoodcountryclub org
Phone: (816) 595-4703
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
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
JACOB FOSTER, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Email: brentracer@gmail.com
Direct Line: (816) 761- 1477
