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May 2019 C lubL ife Newsletter of the Lakewood Oaks Country Club

LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER FEATURES pg. 4 FROM THE GM pg. 6 GOLF LIKE A PRO pg. 11 GOLF CALENDAR OF EVENTS pg. 12 GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH FEATURES pg. 13 CLUBHOUSE UPDATES pg. 14 TURF TALK pg. 17 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS pg. 18 CHEF’S WHIM Page 2 LakewoodOaksCC.com

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE CLUB! Join in the fun and get in the game! ClubLife Page 3

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, MARK REID Welcome to the first issue of ClubLife! We are pleased to follow the tradition of what was previously known as ‘The Oak Leaf’ and publish a newsletter that highlights the people and activities of the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. This is your Country Club, and the golf news and social stories are all made by you. We hope to capture the best of the Club in pictures and words, not only to instill the sense of pride that you have in your Club, but also to show others, including potential new members, that our brand of Club is awesome. For several years we have stated that we want to earn “your favorite place status”. This process involves as much “listening” as it does “doing”. Creating and publishing ClubLife was one of the highest priority requests from membership. After an anticipated downturn in membership in the 4th quarter of last year, we are very pleased to rebound and excited to see the new faces in the Clubhouse and on the Golf Course. We have a wonderful group of Golf Members and Social Members. We are looking forward to continuing our 40th Anniversary Membership Drive, which is going to result in a fantastic year for the Club. Thank you for playing around our construction mess on Hole #14. This was a difficult project, yet we believe that this will be a very picturesque and pleasing hole for our members and guests to play for many years to come now that we are finished with construction and awaiting favorable weather to re-sod the area. Enjoy the start of prime season at the Club. We are very excited about Pizza and Pasta Saturdays in the Argyle starting early June. As always, please stop in if I can be of further service to you. All the best, Mark C. Reid Page 4 LakewoodOaksCC.com

LAKEWOOD OAKS CC STAFF MARK REID General Manager STEVE GRIESINGER Golf Course Superintendent KEM JACKSON Office Manager BRIAN BATEMAN Head Golf Professional TIM MURDOCK Assistant Golf Professional KYLE PIEDIMONTE Assistant Golf Professional FRANK CASCONE Food & Beverage Clubhouse Manager MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef All employee headshots were taken by Angi Landis of Angi’s Art. Angisart.com 651 NE St. Andrews Circle Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816.373.2505 www.LakewoodoaksCC.com Lakewood Oaks Country Club is not liable for claims made by any advertisers, inaccu- racies or intentional copyright infrigements. ClubLife Page 5

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| GOLF LIKE A PRO WITH BRIAN BATEMAN, LOCC GOLF PROFESSIONAL The following are the main changes to the Rules of Golf effective January 1, 2019, that are expected to have the most impact on the game and to be of most interest to golfers. The items covered on this page are organized into nine categories. Within each individual item, you will find the main reasons for the change. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us any time. Have you down- loaded the new USGA Rules of Golf mobile app (available for An- droid & iOS)? In future issues, we will go into Lakewood Oaks Country Club specific instances. If you have any rules questions or would like to see a specific ruling ex- plained, please let us know and your questions may be highlighted in the next ClubLife publica- tion. Click on photo for more details. BALL AT REST Ball Moved During Search No penalty for accidentally moving your ball during search. No Penalty for Moving Ball on the Putting Green No penalty for accidentally moving your ball or ball-marker on the putting green. Standard for Deciding Why a Ball Moved New standard to determine if you caused your ball to move. Page 6 Replacing Ball When Original Spot is Not Known When the original location of your ball is not known, replace it on its estimated spot. BALL IN MOTION Ball in Motion Accidentally Deflected No penalty if your ball in motion is accidentally deflected by you, your equipment, or your caddie. LakewoodOaksCC.com

TAKING RELIEF Measuring the Size of the Relief Area Where a Ball Must Be Dropped and Played Your relief area for dropping a ball is a fixed size of either one or two club-lengths using the longest club in your bag, other than your putter. New Procedure for Dropping a Ball Your ball must be let go from knee height and fall through the air without touching any part of your body or equipment. Where a Dropped Ball Must Come to Rest Your ball must come to rest in the relief area where it was dropped, or else it must be redropped. Fixed Distances to be Used for Measuring A fixed distance of the longest club in your bag, other than your putter, is used for measuring. Time For Search Before Ball is Lost Your ball is lost if not found in three minutes (rather than the previous five minutes). Substitution of Ball Always Allowed When Taking Relief You may always substitute a ball when taking relief. Relief For an Embedded Ball Relief allowed without penalty for an embedded ball anywhere (except in sand) in the “general area” (a new term for “through the green”). Procedure for Taking Lateral Relief In taking lateral relief, drop within two club-lengths of where your ball entered the penalty area. The size of a club-length is always measured using the longest club in your bag, other than your putter. Procedure for Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief Page 7 One of your options for relief from either a red or yellow penalty area is called back-on-the-line relief. ClubLife

AREAS OF THE COURSE When to Replace a Ball That Moves on the Putting Green After your ball has been lifted and replaced, if it then moves, always replace it on its original spot even if it was blown by the wind or moved for no clear reason. Repairing Damage on the Putting Green Repair of almost any damage is allowed on the putting green (including spike marks and animal damage). Touching Line of Play on a Putting Green No penalty for touching your line of play on the putting green so long as doing so does not improve the conditions for your stroke. Ball Played From Green Hits Unattended Flagstick in Hole No penalty if your ball played from the putting green (or anywhere else) hits the unattended flagstick in the hole. Areas the Committee May Mark as Penalty Areas Areas of desert, jungle, lava rock, etc. (in addition to areas of water) may now be marked as red or yellow “penalty areas.” Touching Loose Impediments or Ground in a Penalty Area No penalty for moving loose impediments, touching the ground, or grounding your club in a penalty area. Expanded Use of Red-Marked Penalty Areas Committees have the discretion to mark any penalty area as red so that lateral relief is always allowed. Elimination of Opposite Side Relief for Red Penalty Areas Relief from a red penalty area no longer allowed on the opposite side from where the ball last entered the penalty area. Moving or Touching Loose Impediments or Touching Sand in a Bunker Relaxed Rules relating to loose impediments and touching the ground in a bunker. Page 8 Unplayable Ball in Bunker Relief allowed outside a bunker for an unplayable ball for two penalty strokes LakewoodOaksCC.com

EQUIPMENT Use of Clubs Damaged During Round A club damaged during a round can continue to be used, even if you damaged it in anger. Adding Clubs to Replace a Club Damaged During Round You are not allowed to replace a damaged club during a round if you were responsible for the damage. Use of Distance-Measuring Devices The use of DMDs is allowed unless a Local Rule has been adopted prohibiting their use. PLAYING A BALL Caddie Standing Behind a Player to Help Line the Player Up A caddie is not allowed to stand on a line behind you while you are taking your stance and until your stroke is made. Caddie Lifting Ball on the Putting Green Your caddie may lift and replace your ball on the putting green without your specific authorization to do so. When to Play During a Round Encouraging Prompt Pace of Play It is recommended that you play “ready golf” and make each stroke in no more than 40 seconds. Maximum Score Form of Stroke Play A new “Maximum Score” form of stroke play is recognized, where your score for a hole is capped at a max score. ClubLife Page 9

PLAYER BEHAVIOR Expected Standards of Player Conduct The Rules speak directly to the high standards of conduct expected from players. Code of Player Conduct Committees are given authority to adopt their own code of player conduct and to set penalties for breaches of that code. Elimination of the Requirement to Announce the Player’s Intent to Lift a Ball When you have good reason to mark and lift your ball, you are no longer required to first announce your intention. Reasonable Judgment in Estimating and Measuring A player’s reasonable judgment will not be second-guessed based on later evidence. NEW LOCAL RULE Local Rule: Alternative to Stroke and Distance A new Local Rule provides an alternative to stroke-and-distance relief for a ball that is lost outside a penalty area or out of bounds. Page 10 LakewoodOaksCC.com

GOLF CALENDAR OF EVENTS Every Tuesday Morning Every Tuesday Evening The 9’s Ladies Group MGA Stag Night – 5:30 p.m. Shotgun Every Wednesday Morning Every Saturday WGA Play Day – 9:00 a.m. Shotgun MGA & WGA Events within Your Own Group May Events June Events May 1 June 1 & 2 WGA 2-Ball & 4-Ball Sign Ups Begin MGA & WGA 4-Ball Championship Weekend May 8 Ping Demo Day 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. June 3 Coldwater – Outside Event May 9 LS Rotary - Member Play Must Be June 4, 6, & 7 Junior Golf Session 1 (No on course activities) Completed by 1:00 p.m. & June 5 WGA Formal Guest Day XXIO Demo Day 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 AM Shotgun May 13 KCCSI – Outside Event June 11, 12, & 13 Junior Golf Session 2 (No on-course activities) May 18 WGA 2 – Lady Scramble June 10 Woods Chapel United Methodist Church May 22 WGA Guest Day – Outside Event 9:00 a.m. Shotgun June 15 May 23 Front Nine & Wine (Activities Committee) MGA Guest Day 12:30 p.m. Shotgun June 17 Shoppa’s MidAmerica – Outside Event May 27 Memorial Day Couples June 20 – 22 (Thur-Sat) MGA Summer Classic 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Men’s Member – Guest June 24 KC Crime Commission – Outside Event ClubLife Page 11

GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH GET THE MOST FROM YOUR PRACTICE SESSIONS The driving range is where you can fix flaws in your swing, familiarize yourself with a new club and improve your overall swing consistency. Too many golfers are unsure of how to approach a session at the driving range, and this translates to bad habits on the course. You can approach the driving range in two ways – focused sessions or all-around sessions. A focused session is dedicated to repeating one shot or using one club for 100 swings, and this approach allows you to leave the range feeling more confident in both the shot and the club. An all-around session, on the other hand, focuses on every club in your bag for roughly 15 to 20 shots each. For an all-around session, follow these six tips to practice like a pro. • Stretch. It’s important to get loose before swinging your club to avoid any swing-related injuries. Stretch your arms, legs, shoulders and arms, and then perform a few practice swings with a high-lofted club to continue warming up your muscles. • Never rush through your shots. Before you hit your first ball on the driving range, remember to treat each swing like you were out on the course. After all, 35-40 focused shots are better than 100 rushed shots. Rushing through a session on the driving range is a great way to develop bad habits on the course. • Move through irons from high to low. Start your session with a 9-iron and move down. This natural progression eases you from light swings to fast, strong swings with low irons and woods and drivers. • Aim for specific targets and yard markers. This is a great way to mimic an actual round and will help you stay focused while on the driving range. • Play games with yourself. After you’ve swung each club in your bag, try playing simulate holes by swinging your driver. Then, to replicate an actual hole, hit an approach shot from 130-150 yards before finally hitting a short wedge for 30-50 yards. • Hit the putting green. Always wrap up your practice sessions by hitting the putting green to practice short chips and putting. The majority of shots during a round are close to the green, so it’s important to include them in your training sessions. Page 12 LakewoodOaksCC.com

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| CLUBHOUSE UPDATES BY FRANK CASCONE, CLUBHOUSE MANAGER After 25 years, Frank Cascone retired from the family business, Cas- cone’s Restaurant, and entered the golf business on the manage- ment side for Shoal Creek, Staley Farms, and the last two years at Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Frank truly enjoys working for LPOA as Clubhouse Manager. He is responsible for seeing that the clubhouse is functional and present- able. This might mean doing small repairs, vacuuming at times, and managing a staff of 10-15 servers in the restaurant and on carts in the summer. Another part of Frank’s job is renting out the banquet rooms at the clubhouse and setting up the rooms. Did you know that Lakewood residents and LOCC members receive a discount on renting banquet rooms for events? All food must be provided by Executive Chef Molly and her culinary staff. The Clubhouse Manager and Chef work together to make any event fabulous! To inquire about reserving a room, call Frank at 816.541.2450. His favorite part of his job is visiting with the people of Lakewood. He’s worked other places and claims this is the most down-to-earth, friendly group of folks. It makes his job enjoyable. If you know Frank, you understand his love for golf. He has been playing the game for 35 years and is quite good at it. When asked what’s in the future for the clubhouse, he said that the 2019 budget allows for new carpeting in the banquet rooms and hallways. It will match the carpet that is currently in The Argyle. Down the road, he would like to replace some of the old windows in The Argyle and hallway. Frank is always open to comments and concerns from residents. Feel free to contact him at [email protected]. Restaurant serving staff at Easter Brunch at the Club Page 13 ClubLife

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| TURF TALK WITH STEVE GRIESINGER, GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Steve Griesinger and his summer crew of 15 - 18 employees are the ones responsible for making the Lakewood Golf Course one of the most beautiful, championship golf courses in the area. Steve has been with Lakewood Oaks Country Club since 1994 and superinten- dent since 2000. And he is one busy man! Did you know the course has 150 acres of grass and 3 acres of greens that are mowed daily? Fairway grass is kept to 5/8 inch, and the greens are always 1/8 inch high. In fact, taking care of the greens accounts for 75% of the crews’ time. Twice a year the crew aerify the greens, and April was the most recent. When that happens, the course is closed for the day. Steve will keep us posted in his monthly article in ClubLife about other maintenance and construction projects going on at the Lakewood Oaks Golf Course. When asked what his favorite part of his job was, Steve said it was definitely being able to be outside. He certainly gets a lot of sunshine in his job. Steve can be reached at [email protected]. Page 14 LakewoodOaksCC.com

GOLF IN STYLE! The Lakewood Oaks Country Club offers a full service Pro Shop. From golfing apparel to clubs, bags and shoes, you’ll find what you want in a variety of up-to-date styles. Check out the new logo items. They also offer regripping of your clubs, helpful tips and calendar of events. See you at the Pro Shop! ClubLife Page 15

We are celebrating our 40th ANNIVERSARY. Throughout 2019 we are offering the following value oriented programs for you to be a member of the Club, join in the fun, and get in the game. NEW MEMBER FULL & JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL PROMOTION Up to $1,889 Savings $0 INITIATION FEE $399 per month Full Family Golf and Cart $329 per month Full Single Golf and Cart $359 per month Junior Family Golf and Cart $299 per month Junior Single Golf and Cart 12 MONTH CONTRACT CHALLENGER Up to $2,339 Savings $1,000 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF 2019, 2020 & 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT CHAMPION Up to $8,630 Savings $2,500 INITIATION FEE 20% DISCOUNT OFF MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 10 YEARS 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT NEW MEMBER LIMITED GOLF & SOCIAL PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE Excellent Value Flexible Cost $250 INITIATION FEE $175 MONTHLY DUES 12 MONTH RENEWABLE CONTRACT SOCIAL Up to $300 Savings $0 INITIATION FEE $399 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE INCLUDES FOUR (4) ROUNDS OF GOLF Page 16 Lakewood Oaks Country Club 651 NE Saint Andrews Circle | Lee's Summit, MO 64064 | 816.373.2505 www.LakewoodOaksCC.com LakewoodOaksCC.com

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| KEM JACKSON, LOCC OFFICE MANAGER Kem really enjoys her job, as it’s a great match for her skills and personality. She likes getting to know the golf members and working with the office staff. You can contact Kem at 816.541.2448 or [email protected]. Each month, Kem will let us know who has joined the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Here are the new golf members from January 1 – April 16, 2019. WELCOME NEW GOLF MEMBERS Scott & Lindsey Briedwell Brian Conaty Jay Jay & Gary Crabtree Kyle Fuchs Brian Irvine Dr. Tracy Tran & Arrie Jones Scott Kline Bryan & Lisa Lambkin Tim & Carrie Lavin Craig Sedelman Jeremy Towles Mike & Cynthia Wallace Brett Westhues Aaron & Nina Wilhelm Dale & Lila Wilke Tristen Woods ClubLife Page 17

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| CHEF’S WHIM WITH MOLLY MYERS, EXECUTIVE CHEF Recognized by Forbes Magazine as an up-and-coming culinary rock star, Lakewood Oaks Country Club is especially privileged to have Executive Chef Molly Myers and her inspired creations at The Club. From her stint at Hotel Oread in Lawrence, Kansas, to her experience running Broadview Country Club in Carthage, Missouri, Chef Molly’s menus have been celebrated by patrons and the press for years – including outstanding reviews by the Kansas City Star. Executive Chef Molly oversees the menu and food creations at The Argyle, The Saint Andrews Pub, the Lakewood pools and for private, corporate and golf events at the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. The flavors she creates are outstanding, and the presentation is beautiful. Executive Chef Molly and her culinary staff can make any event a memory. The Argyle summer menu comes out June 1, so stop by and enjoy an appetizer, drink, entree and dessert. It’s open Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Specials offered every day. In addition, new Saturday menu and hours will start in June with Pizza and Pasta specials. The Saint Andrews Pub is open for not only golfers, but also for members and their guests who just want to stop by for lunch, snack or drink. It’s open Tuesday through Sunday. You can reach Executive Chef Molly at [email protected]. Page 18 LakewoodOaksCC.com

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| CHEF’S WHIM This month, Chef Molly is sharing her Crab Cake recipe, which had to be reduced by a fourth to serve a normal size family or small group. Enjoy! Crab Cakes 1 pounds Lump Crab ¼ cup Green Onion, finely chopped ½ cup Celery, finely chopped ¼ cup Red Pepper, skinned and finely chopped 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1/8 tsp. Old Bay Dash of Cayenne ½ cup Mayo ¼ cup Bread Crumbs 1 T. Parsley, fresh, chopped ¼ tsp. Dijon Mustard Combine all ingredients lightly. Form into cakes and sauté until golden brown. Remoulade Sauce for Crab Cakes 1 ½ tsp. Dijon Mustard 1 ½ cups Mayo 1 T. Worchester 1 ½ tsp Paprika 2 tsp. Horseradish, fresh graded 2 T. Lemon Juice ½ cup Parsley, chopped Thoroughly blend all ingredients together. Serve on the side of the crab cakes. ClubLife Page 19

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE The Food & Beverage Committee, chaired by Jahala Kinser, is an LPOA advisory committee made up of a group of volunteers from the neighborhood who help make your experience at The Club a nice one. The Committee’s purpose is to explore and recommend means to maximize revenue by increas- ing value to residents and to decrease the amount of subsidy required to operate the Club- house amenities. The Argyle and The Saint Andrews Pub are two of these nice amenities on which they focus. The Committee works countless hours to continually assure people have a good experience with excellent food. The Food & Beverage Committee goals have evolved as the needs have. This advisory com- mittee meets regularly to review and discuss suggestions. In 2014, they divided into sub-commit- tees: Communications, Service, Food, Art and Special Events. They focused on these areas and have made very helpful suggestions that led to many improvements. Today they are more streamlined. They continue to contribute with suggestions, trying to offer community opportunities for members to enjoy. They are also responsible for much of the deco- rating of The Clubhouse. If you came by at Christmas time, you would have seen an example of their beautiful and professional work. The Committee assists in developing the yearly Calendar of Special Events at The Club to serve the community and to allow advanced communications for all events. The information can be found in The Ripples and ClubLife, as well as being posted at the Clubhouse. Special events are a big part of this committee’s work. Typically, special events revolve around holidays. For example, the Veterans’ Day Dinner where Lakewood veterans are invited to a free meal and program is a big hit. The New Year’s Eve celebration in Lakewood has developed into a sold-out event, as have many of the other events. The committee highly recommends making reservations early so you don’t miss out on the fun. Jahala’s favorite part of being on this committee is seeing the benefits to the community. She calls the Clubhouse ‘The Gathering Place’ where neighbors can meet for a drink, a meal or an event. That’s how a lot of Lakewood neighbors feel, and The Clubhouse restaurants are only two of the many amenities people can choose from. There is something for every age and interest in Lakewood. Special thanks to the Food & Beverage Committee, who give countless hours to make your experience a good one at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse. Members are as follows: Patti Browder Donna Goodman Carole Gray Virginia Hart Jahala Kinser Roberta Minor Sharon Medley Peggy Nie Sharon Stacklehouse Page 20 LakewoodOaksCC.com

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| EASTER BRUNCH The Lakewood Property Owners Association and Lakewood Oaks Country Club Staff went all out to present a fabulous Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 21, 2019. From Executive Chef Molly and her culinary team to Frank Cascone and his wait staff to the Food & Beverage Committee, we want to say ‘thank you.’ They served more than 300 Lakewood residents and their guests and families. Another sell-out event at The Club! ClubLife Page 21

The Argyle’s Daily Features Tuesday Tapas & 1/2 Price Sangrias Breakfast for Dinner Wednesday Thursday AppetizeCr/oDmrinfokrtSpFoeocdial for $10 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine Friday Page 22 LakewoodOaksCC.com

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| SPRING GOURMET WINE & DINE EVENT AT THE ARGYLE Executive Chef Molly and her talented culinary team, along with Frank Cascone and his ex- cellent wait staff and the Food & Beverage Committee, put on a night to remember! On April 6, the Argyle turned into a beautiful event space beginning with a reception and then on to a five-course meal, with wine pairing for each. Storyteller Tom Witwer of Vintegrity Wines shared the history of each wine and stories about the owners of the vineyards and wineries. If you’re interested in attending the next one, it’s scheduled for October 26. Watch for details in future editions of ClubLife News. ClubLife Page 23

Golf Committee News Watch this page each month for recommendations and information from your Golf Committee! You’ll get to view photos of golfers, updates from the committee meetings, WGA and MGA tidbits and more. Page 24 LakewoodOaksCC.com

CONTACT INFORMATION MARK REID General Manager • [email protected] • 816.373.4326 Course Superintendent Steve Griesinger [email protected] 816.373.2543 [email protected] 816.541.2448 Office Manager Kem Jackson [email protected] 816.541.2454 [email protected] 816.373.6886 Head Golf Professional Brian Bateman [email protected] 816.373.6886 [email protected] 816.541.2450 Assistant Golf Professional Tim Murdock [email protected] Assistant Golf Professional Kyle Piedimonte Clubhouse Manager Frank Cascone Executive Chef Molly Myers ClubLife Page 25