Dear Member, The golf course is beautiful, the air is fresh and crisp and the Chiefs are back! It’s a great time of year. I’m excited for the change of season and can’t wait to see the leaves change color. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are proud to honor our members and associates who are warriors in this fight. In tribute, we’ll light up The National Clubhouse with pink lights throughout the month. Our Food & Beverage team will also offer specially priced PINK WINES at The National and a special PINK COCKTAIL at The Deuce this month! See page 8 of this issue for details. We hope you have the opportunity to visit us soon. Thank you for your continued support and loyalty to the Club.
Please welcome our newest member: Konner Johnson
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS PAGE
Steve Shrawder, President The National Golf Club steves@thenationalgolfclub.com
Ladies’ Member/Member Photos......................... 2-3 2021 Veterans Day Scramble .................................... 4 DLGA Ladies’ Golf Association News ...................... 5 Trick or Treat on the Street ........................................8 Labor Day Weekend Photos .................................... 9 Fitness and Massage Therapy ............................. 10-11 Fall Tennis and Pickleball .................................... 12-13
Nic Ingram Director of Golf nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com Dear Member, Thank you to all who participated in our inaugural Ladies’ Member/Member! Diana Youngdahl and Marilyn Wichman took home the title and played tremendously throughout the weekend. Congratulations ladies! We’ve included photos of the event below and on the next page. As our golf season starts to slow down, I would like to thank all of the members who have supported the golf operations this year. I hope you’ll mark your calendar and join us for our Annual Veterans Day Scramble. The event will be held at The National on November 11th. See details for this event on page 4 of this issue. We hope to see you at the Club soon.
OCTOBER HOURS of OPERATION Golf Shop Tuesday through Sunday 7:30a to 6p Practice Facility Tuesday through Sunday 30 minutes prior to first tee time until one hour before sunset
Nicholas Ingram Director of Golf
Congratulations to these members for shooting a hole-in-one!
Jim LaSalle September 21st, 2021 on #15 at 130 yards using a 6 hybrid!
Josh Fisher August 26th, 2021 on #17 at 89 yards using a lob wedge!
The Deuce Inaugural Ladies’ Member/Member Tournament was well-attended and well-played!
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The Ladies’ Inaugural Member/Member at The Deuce was held Friday, September 17th through Sunday, September 19th. The ladies experienced gorgeous weather, perfect course conditions, much laughter and very well-played golf!
2021 Ladies’ Member/Member Tournament
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honoring all who served 2021 V E T E R A N S Thursday, November 11th
ITINERARY 10:00a Registration
We would be honored if you joined us on Thursday, November 11th for the 17th Annual Veterans Day Scramble at The National Golf Club.
10:30a-11:30a Buffet Lunch
We celebrate this opportunity to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country proudly throughout the years and those who are currently fighting for our freedom all over the world.
11:00a Range Opens 11:30a Opening Ceremony 12:00p Shotgun Tee Off 5:30p Celebratory Dinner
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National and Deuce members and their guests may sign up to participate in this time-honored event. We’ll pair two members or a member/ guest pair with two of our invited military guests. The cost for the event is $150+ per person and will include golf, carts, lunch, participant gifts and dinner. The fee helps the Club offset expenses and underwrite the costs for our invited military guests, who pay nothing to participate. If you are unable to play in the Scramble but would like to contribute to help underwrite the costs of this event, we would be most grateful for your support. Proceeds from the event will be donated to a charitable organization. If you would like to contribute, please email Nic Ingram at nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com with your donation amount and we’ll charge it to your member account.
Please mark your calendar for this moving and ceremonial event! If you would like to register, please contact: Nic Ingram Director of Golf nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com 816.741.0634
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The DLGA strengthens and enhances ladies’ golf at The Deuce Golf Club. It is our hope to provide a comfortable atmosphere for women to meet and socialize with other women golfers as they compete in friendly competitions throughout the year.
DLGA OFFICERS We had a very exciting Member/Member event this year with tons of participation. The DLGA wishes to thank The Deuce golf staff for their hard work, the culinary team for the outstanding fare and our food and beverage associates for providing first-class service. See photos of the event on pages 2 and 3 of this newsletter. Congratulations to our horserace winners!
1st ...... Marilyn Wichman and Diana Youngdahl 2nd ... Lauren Forbes and Catie Slavik 3rd .... Cindy Rupp and Jenny Musgrave 4th .... Susie Probst and Michele Wolf
9/8
MORNING
EVENING
Member/Guest
Flight 1
Sally James/Sarah McVey
Member/Member
Chris Cali/Debi Saunders
Chip-Ins
Nancy Schriner (2) Erin Priddy Juanita Janssen 9/15
1st Lori Snyder/ Pat Booth 2nd Michele Clements/ Karen Hass 3rd Beverly Land/ Candy Albert-Gandy
Member/Member Flight 1
Member/Guest Flight 1
1st Diana Youngdahl/ Brianna Mimnaugh 2nd Carole Ficken/ Pam Watkins 9/22
Low Gross
1st Marilyn Wichman 2nd Juanita Janssen
Low Net
1st Beverly Land 2nd Chris Cali
Chip-In
Pat Booth
Flight 2
1st Carol Ficken/ Brandi Whitaker 2nd Nikki Fisher/ Pam Maeger
Member/Member Flight 2
How Low Can You Go? Flight 1 Gross: Erin Priddy Net: Kim Herman Putts: Juanita Janssen
Donna Sumpter Vice-President par4sump@gmail.com 816.914.4463 Erin Priddy Secretary sopriddy@gmail.com 816.377.4649 Allyson Berberich Treasurer allysonberb@yahoo.com 816.359.7514
1st Karen Hass/ Bobbi Zink 2nd Julie Casey/ Pam Watkins
1st Cindy Rupp/ Jenny Musgrave 2nd Bobbi Zink/ Monica Massey
Judy Anderson President judyaa12@att.net 661.444.1703
1st Kim Herman/ Shannon Spies 2nd Katie Schillare/ Taylor Ahern
Juanita Janssen Tournament Chair jjanssen@kc.rr.com 816.916.7300 For more information about The DLGA, please contact Kyle Golos Head Golf Professional kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com or email the DLGA at DeuceLadiesGA@gmail.com
Member/Guest Flight 2 1st Catie Slavik/ Katie Christianson 2nd Pam Maeger/ Jordan Eller
How Low Can You Go? Flight 2 Gross: Carole Ficken Net: Michelle Fisher Putts: Allyson Berberich
DLGA CLOSING DAY Wednesday, October 6th Schedule of Events
11:30a....Shotgun for 18-Hole Play 2:00p ...Shotgun for 9-Hole Play 4:30p ....Horserace Food, Drinks, Meeting and Awards after play! Page 5
Two questions I get asked all the time ... 1.
Should I intentionally try to curve every shot (draw or fade) or try and hit it straight?
Josh Nahm Director of Instruction joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com
2. If the pin is on the side of the green, (let's say the right side) should I play my natural draw or try and fade it in? The answer to these two questions is … it depends. Now I know that isn't the definitive answer that you are looking for but let me get a little more in depth and try to explain. To answer the first question, I would say that it's dependent on your natural tendencies. If you are someone who has a fairly neutral path (let’s say less than 1° either in-to-out or out-to-in), I would play everything pretty straight. I would want you to have the ability to curve it if needed, but I would try and hit everything pretty straight. If you're someone who tends to get their path somewhere between 2.5°-4.5°, I would play that natural, curving ball flight. Anything more than around 4.5° consistently will cause too much curvature and the misses will be too big. To answer the second question — should you try and curve the ball either direction depending on where the pin is — the answer is almost always no. If you are a very high-level player who can work the ball both ways pretty easily, it can be easier and safer to get to tucked pins but in general, I would want you to play your natural shot. When you see the green complex in the picture on the top right, it's easy to assume that hitting a draw as a right-handed golfer would be the smart play and if you do play a draw, this is probably a pin that you like to see. As you can see in the second photo, a drawer of the golf ball can aim in the center of the green and let his natural shot shape bring the ball in closer to the hole.
But what if you hit a fade? This gets a little trickier with the fade, but it's still very doable. I wouldn't aim as far left when hitting the fade as I would right when I hit the draw due to the bunker. In fact, I'd aim the fade at the hole or just left, but most golfers will be much better off hitting their natural shaped shots than trying to do something they are not comfortable doing. Check out joshnahmgolf.com to view videos to improve your swing and distance and sign up for lessons!
SCHEDULE A PRIVATE LESSON One-hour lesson $150 Junior one-hour lessons $125 Schedule your lesson today: joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com joshnahmgolf.com 910.610.7094 Page 6
Gift Certificates available for hour-long lessons or five-lesson packages and are valid through 2021.
60-Minute Junior Lesson 60-Minute Adult Lesson Five 60-Minute Junior Lessons Five 60-Minute Adult Lessons
$125 $150 $575 $675
Purchase your certificate at: www.joshnahmgolf.com/rates.html
Dear Member, I hope you are enjoying your fall season. October embodies what fall is all about with cool, crisp weather and the leaves changing to stunning autumn colors. We also start to experience frost delays during this month. We all dislike frost delays, but it is important to remember that the cool-season grasses have not completely hardened off yet for winter which means that they are still very succulent and green. Therefore, they are very susceptible to damage if they are driven or walked on. The leaves and stems freeze and can literally break from cart or foot traffic which causes the plants to turn black and can cause permanent damage. For this reason, please follow frost delay restrictions and we will do our best to get you on the course as soon as it starts to melt. This is also the month that we start our sod work in the rough areas. The areas that are of the highest priority are enter/exit areas, cart path edges and high-traffic areas around greens. We will be using sod consisting of a turf-type Tall Fescue/ Bluegrass 90/10 mix. Enjoy this beautiful month and have a Happy Halloween! Regards, Gary Sailer, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance garys@fivestarlifestyles.com
The majestic sighting of a Great Blue Heron at The National. A big thank you to member and resident, Bob Brandom, for sharing these spectacular photos!
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Welcome October … one of my favorite months of the year! The cooler temps and colorful leaves make the Veranda a perfect venue for outdoor dining at the Club. Please keep in mind that
lunch and dinner reservations for dining inside or outside at The National are required! With limitations on space and staffing challenges, reservations are no longer just a suggestion. Thank you for calling ahead so that you aren’t disappointed and we have time to staff and prepare accordingly.
This month we ask you to THINK PINK in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Try our special PINK COCKTAIL at The Deuce and our two featured PINK WINES at The National throughout the month. See details below. We hope to see you at the Club soon. Thank you for your support! Jack Meyers Director of Food Beverage jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com
DINING HOURS OF OPERATION at The National Clubhouse Tuesday through Saturday 11a-9p Sunday 11a-5p Limited menu available 11a-5p Reservations required.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS The following safety protocols are currently in place at The National Clubhouse: Associates will still be required to check temperatures
before starting their work shift.
Members, their guests and associates have the option
to wear masks but it is no longer necessary.
Social distancing is recommended wherever possible. Associates will continue to practice proper hygiene
procedures and will clean and disinfect restrooms and all member touchpoints regularly throughout the day.
THINK PINK! Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month PINK WINES PINK COCKTAIL at The National at The Deuce
Tapiz Alta Rosé Domaine d’Arton Ysé Rosé $20++ per bottle
Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka Press $6++ each
Bob’s ’47 Oktoberfest
Boulevard Brewing Company
6p to 8p
A medium-bodied, dark amber brew with a malty flavor and well-balanced hop character
Trick or Treat at The National Clubhouse this Halloween (Sunday, October 31st) from 6p to 8p so the kids can get a goodie bag! No need to RSVP … just stop by!
$6
bottle or draft
Beer special available at The National Clubhouse. Tax and service fee additional.
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Fun was had by all at this year’s Grog Party! Thanks to Rachel Benavides, Club & Events Coordinator, for taking and sharing these great photos!
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FITNESS CENTER DAILY HOURS OF OPERATION: 5a to 10p
Drew Tanner Director of Fitness
Sarah Stout Personal Trainer
Jenny Musgrave Group Exercise Instructor
Julie Brookings Group Exercise Instructor
Kelly Hrisak Group Exercise Instructor
RULES & SAFETY PROTOCOLS Here are the protocols in place at the Fitness Center to keep everyone safe: Masks are no longer required for
those members who have been fully vaccinated. No social distancing is required for those members who have been fully vaccinated. No temperature checks are required upon arrival; simply sign in at the front desk. Minimum age to use the Fitness Center is 14; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Proper athletic attire and closed toed athletic shoes must be worn. Bathing suits and sandals will not be permitted. Guest fee is $10 per person. Towel service and showers are now available at the Fitness Center. The water bottle filling station is active. All equipment must be wiped down before and after each use with the provided wipes. Staff will continue to clean and disinfect equipment and member touchpoints on a regular basis. Page 10
Jennifer Newcomer Licensed Massage Therapist massage@thenationalgolfclub.com 816.666.7327 Jennifer Newcomer, LMT, provides relaxation and therapeutic licensed massage therapy and is also available for life coaching services. To schedule a massage, please contact Jennifer: massage@thenationalgolfclub.com Call or Text: 816.666.7327 https://jennifernewcomer.amtamembers.com
MASSAGE RATES
30 minutes ........ $45 60 minutes ........ $80 90 minutes ........ $115 120 minutes ....... $145
CHAIR MASSAGE
15-minute seated, clothed ... $15
LIFE COACHING $60 per hour
THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE Are you working from home? Taking care of children? Taking care of an elderly parent? Too busy and tired all the time? If so, then you have to de-stress and selfcare to balance your life. Adrenaline, acidic cortisol and anxiety can damage your mind and your body over time. You must decrease it with exercise, relaxation, healthy eating, leisure time, hobbies, down time, sleep and social time with friends or family. You can also schedule a massage with Jennifer by calling 816.666.7327.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ARE FREE FOR DEUCE ACTIVITIES MEMBERS!
VINYASA YOGA Mondays at 9a and Fridays at 8a LOCATION: Ladies’ Locker Room The National Clubhouse Join Jenny Musgrave, Yoga Instructor and National member, for Vinyasa Yoga, focusing on a variety of poses, proper alignment and linking movement with breath. All levels welcome!
MIND/BODY BALANCE Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:30a LOCATION: The Pool Pavilion Group Exercise Instructor Kelly Hrisak keeps things fresh with a different class each week. Classes will includes yoga poses, yoga with weights, Pilates, toning exercises and low-impact cardio.
BOOTCAMP Wednesdays & Fridays at 7:15a LOCATION: The National Tennis Courts Keep your heart rate and calorie burn high! Group Exercise Instructor Julie Brookings leads this workout mix of total body strength exercises with fat-blasting cardio intervals.
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Carolina Mayorga-Perry Tennis Professional 816.746.0200, ext. 196 Cell: 816.550.0475 caroli-
OCTOBER TENNIS CLINICS FOR JUNIORS (limited spots available; weather permitting)
Register by October 4th to carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com Minimum four players Maximum eight players
AGES 10 and UNDER Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30p to 5:30p October 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th and 21st Fee: $120
AGES 8 and UP Thursdays 5:15p to 6:15p October 7th, 14th and 21st Fee: $60
The National’s USTA Junior Team, pictured from left to right: Gabriela Perry Jackson Reed Jackson Scott Sydney Musgrave Graham Musgrave Jimmy Gronniger Sami Prenger Ruby Vogt
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(weather permitting) If you are interested in participating in our Adult Clinics, please email Carolina at carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com to be included on our weekly RSVP email.
DOUBLES CLINIC
Wednesday 8:30a; Friday 9:30a Game-based clinic for players with some tennis experience. Focus on strategy and positioning for the game of doubles. Minimum 4 players required. $20 per clinic
CARDIO TENNIS
Wednesday 9:30a; Saturday 8a
Must RSVP by Monday of each week
High-intensity FUN workout for players of all levels. Minimum 4 players required. $20 per clinic
FREE! TENNIS WITH FRIENDS Tuesday 9:30a; Friday 9:30a Play doubles with friends, four at a time, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Play MORE Pickleball!
Want to play more Pickleball? Download the “Team Reach” free app and contact Carolina to get your access code to register! Once registered, you’ll see other registered members and contact them directly to set up a Pickleball game. You’ll also receive notifications from members seeking partners for social events and drills as well!
Three-and-a-Pro Pickleball Lessons
Three students play Pickleball alongside Carolina. This is a great way to learn the game, get some exercise and have fun! The per person fee is $15. Please contact Carolina to schedule your lesson by emailing carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com.
For intermediate level players.
TENNIS and PICKLEBALL at The Carriage Club
Saturday, October 9th 9:30a
The National is proud to partner with The Carriage Club, one of Kansas City's oldest and most respected country clubs, where you’ll enjoy tennis and pickleball year-round!
Open Doubles for Members Only
The Carriage Club has 10 tennis courts (including two clay courts), two paddle tennis courts and a pickleball/sport court. Court usage is based on availability and applicable rates apply.
Format: Depending on the number of teams, this will be a Round Robin or Double Elimination tournament
MEMBERSHIP DOES HAVE ITS PRIVILEGES!
The Carriage Club 5301 State Line Road Kansas City, MO 64112 816.363.1310
THE BALL MACHINE Our Playmate Ball Machine has the capacity for 250 balls with variable topspin and backspin settings and will help take your skills to a new level. You must be 18+ to reserve the machine unless accompanied by an adult. For safety, ages 10 and under should not use the machine. The machine must be reserved 48 hours in advance. Tennis courts must also be available when reserving a time slot. Fee: $15 per hour TENNIS INSTRUCTION Private and semi-private lessons available Fees: $59 for one-hour private lesson; $40 for 30-minute private lesson Three-and-a-Pro: Three students play alongside Carolina for one hour at a rate of $25 per player. RACQUET STRINGING Racquet stringing is available; prices range from $30 to $45, depending on string selection. Contact Carolina to make arrangements.
Fee: $30 per team Register by October 6th: carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com
POLICIES and PROCEDURES:
Clinics cannot be pro-rated. Your account will be charged prior to the start of a session; no refunds can be made. Private lessons must be cancelled 24 hours in advance or you will be charged. A minimum of six participants is needed each time for an event to be held. A $10 fee applies for late event/clinic registrations. If there are less than three participants, a clinic will be cancelled or rescheduled. Rain outs may be rescheduled during weekends. Page 13
We were honored to welcome Governor Mike Parson to The National Golf Club during a member-hosted event held in September.
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Sun
Mon
Tue JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 3
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Wed
Thu
AGES 10 and UNDER Tuesdays and Thursday 4:30p to 5:30p October 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st
Fri 1
2
Tennis Doubles Clinic 9:30a
Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
6
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
7
LGA Closing Day
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11
12
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
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19
Tennis Doubles Clinic 9:30a Tennis With Friends 9:30a
Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
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25
26 Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
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Halloween!
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
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Cardio Tennis 9:30a
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
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Cardio Tennis 8a
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Tennis Doubles Clinic 8:30a
Tennis Doubles Clinic 9:30a
Cardio Tennis 9:30a
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
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4th Annual PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
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Tennis Doubles Clinic 9:30a
27
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
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Tennis Doubles Clinic 8:30a
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Saturdays 11a
Cardio Tennis 8a MGA Closing Day
Tennis Doubles Clinic 8:30a
13
Pickleball Open Play
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Cardio Tennis 9:30a 10
Cardio Tennis 8a
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
AGES 8 and UP Thursdays 5:15p to 6:15p October 7th, 14th, 21st 5
Sat
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Cardio Tennis 8a
30
Tennis Doubles Clinic 8:30a
Tennis Doubles Clinic 9:30a
Cardio Tennis 9:30a
Tennis With Friends 9:30a
Cardio Tennis 8a
Events are subject to change Tennis and Pickleball events are for Deuce Activities members.
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STAFF DIRECTORY The Deuce Golf Club Golf Shop: 816.505.0650 The Deuce Grill: 816.505.0697 Kyle Golos PGA Head Golf Professional kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com The National Clubhouse Information or reservations: 816.746.0200 concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com Steve Shrawder Club President 816.505.4250 steves@thenationalgolfclub.com Rachel Benavides Club and Events Coordinator 816.505.4285 rachelb@thenationalgolfclub.com Michael Roskosh Controller 816.505.4289 michaelr@fivestarlifestyles.com Gary Sailer, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance 816.505.4262 garys@fivestarlifestyles.com Nic Ingram Director of Golf 816.505.4251 nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com Josh Nahm Director of Instruction 910.610.7094 joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com Jack Meyers Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 137 jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com Tammy Romero Assistant Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 134 tammyr@thenationalgolfclub.com Andrew (Drew) Tanner Director of Fitness 816.505.4254 andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com Carolina Mayorga-Perry Tennis Professional 816.550.0475 carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com Jennifer Newcomer Licensed Massage Therapist 816.666.7327 massage@thenationalgolfclub.com Matt Bashara Chief Operating Officer mattb@fivestarlifestyles.com Page 16
The ladies’ Morning Belle Committee presented a check for $5,000 to Synergy Services of Parkville
Pictured from left to right: Nanette Chatham, Susie Probst, Corky McCaffrey (Community Engagement Coordinator for Synergy Services), Kelly DeFeo and Nic Ingram
Please congratulate these associates who are celebrating a company anniversary this month.
Tammy Romero — 11 years Tyler Younghans — 2 years
COVER PHOTO A foggy morning on #4 at The Deuce. Thank you to member and resident, Libby Blair, for sharing this gorgeous photograph. If you’d like to share a photo of the Clubhouse, course or grounds that you personally took, we would love to see it! Please email it to: Diana Miller Cooper Communications and Marketing Leader dianac@thenationalgolfclub.com
