Dear Member, With frigid temperatures and a snow-covered course, we’re going to try to heat things up inside the Clubhouse this month with a flurry of activities including our Father & Daughter Dinner. This year’s event will look a bit different from those held in year’s past but with beautiful decorations and an amazing menu, we hope to make it a memorable and magical evening for daughters and their dads.
Please welcome our newest members: NATIONAL GOLF MEMBERS
After an incredibly difficult year, I think we all deserve some good news. That good news came in the form of a WIN and now our Kansas City Chiefs are heading back to the Super Bowl! It’s going to be a very exciting event. We’ll be closing the Clubhouse a few hours early on Super Bowl Sunday so that our entire staff can get home and get ready to cheer on our hometown team.
PURPLE ROSE MEMBERS
Stay warm and please come visit us at the Clubhouse soon!
Steve Shrawder, President The National Golf Club steves@thenationalgolfclub.com
Angie & Cy Stanland
Michelle & Steve Davis Josh Ferdinand Erin & Ryan Manley Kelsey & Chris Newland
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS PAGE Junior Golf Winter Training Camp ........ 2 Cart Packages and Trail Fees ................ 3 Super Bowl To-Go.....................................6 Father/Daughter Dinner ......................... 7
Nic Ingram Director of Golf nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com Dear Members, Your Professional Golf Staff has been diligently working on the event schedule and other modifications for 2021. Please be on the lookout for the Golf Event Guide coming your way soon. The guide will have all the information you need to start planning your 2021 golf season. If you have any junior golfers looking to keep their game sharp in the off-season, check out the information below regarding our Junior Golf Winter Training Camp which runs through February 26th. Best, Nic Ingram Director of Golf
FEBRUARY HOURS of OPERATION Golf Shop Tuesday through Sunday 9a to 5p Practice Facility Tuesday through Sunday 30 minutes prior to first tee time until one hour before sunset SAFETY PROTOCOLS
in accordance with Platte County’s ordinance Members/guests must wear a
mask in the Clubhouse and maintain proper (six-foot) social distancing.
Golfers sharing a golf cart
must wear masks unless the two occupants live in the same household.
Golfers must wear masks on
Wednesday and Thursdays 30-minute sessions from 4p to 6p through February 26th Junior Golf Winter Training Camp is open to all National, Deuce and Purple Rose juniors, ages 8 to 17. The 30-minute indoor sessions are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4p to 6p, through February 26th. Space is limited to three juniors per session. Fee is $15 per session or $125 for unlimited sessions. One session per day per junior. To register, please call The National Golf Shop at 816.741.0634.
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the golf course when within a six-foot radius of another golfer unless you live in the same household.
Cart Packages for 2021 are $1,600 for an individual package; $2,000 for a family package. For members with their own personal carts, the 2021 Trail Fee is $950. Fees will be billed in two installments with half charged to your member account in January and the other half charged in February.
Congratulations to these lucky members for winning our Holiday Raffle! 50% off Cart Package/Trail Fee Patty Wolfe 50% off Cart Package/Trail Fee Jim Probst 10 Guest Fees Chris Sida
WINTER GUEST FEES are in effect through February 28th.
5 Guest Fees Jack Merriman
The fee of $100 plus tax includes cart and applies for all guests (including family members) any day of the week.
One-Night Stay at The Lodge (with 7 guests) Bill Spooner Lesson with Josh Nahm Matt Roth Lunch/Golf with 2 Guests with Nic Ingram Michael O'Grady Lunch/Golf with 2 Guests with Kyle Golos Mike Brogoto Pair of Adidas Golf Shoes Andy Staley $200 in Golf Shop Credit Kayla Laderoute
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Dear Member, I hope this newsletter finds you safe and sound. I also hope you are enjoying your winter. Except for a 4-inch snow event around the first of the year, Mother Nature has been pretty good to us. That snow event actually provided us some much-needed moisture. We will see what the rest of the winter has in store for us as far as snowfall. When the course is covered with snow, we are relegated to working inside. This work includes refurbishing golf course accessories like tee markers, planter boxes, posts for golf cart traffic, etc. We sand all of these items down, repaint them and apply a new finish to make them look like new. We also take this opportunity to inventory flags, flagsticks, cups, rope, stakes and tee markers to make sure we have enough on hand to get through the upcoming golf season. A lot of training takes place this time of the year. We review what we learned during the prior season and brush up on safety procedures for current tasks such as using chainsaws and wood chippers. Seminars are offered to keep our certifications up to date, allowing us to apply chemicals and keep our superintendent and assistant status current. All of these seminars are being done virtually this year due to COVID.
As the snow melted away, we were able to get started on our tree management program. This includes pruning and trimming away dead wood from existing trees, removing dead trees and removing trees which pose an issue with growing healthy turfgrass by the amount of shade and reduction of air movement that the given tree produces. Blade trimming all of our creek banks is also done this time of year. As you can see, we stay pretty busy even during the winter months. Stay warm and stay safe, and before you know it ‌ spring will be here again.
Regards, Gary Sailer, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance garys@fivestarlifestyles.com
Juan Guerrero, working on equipment Inside work on a cold morning
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Brush cleared by the pumphouse
Golf can be frustrating, but with a little information and some work in the off-season, 2021 can Josh Nahm be the best season you’ve ever had! You’ll first need to understand that GOLF IS DIFFICULT ... Director of Instruction even pros struggle at this game. Did you know: joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com 1. Pros miss 50% of their putts from 8 feet 2. Pros miss 40% of greens 3. Pros miss 40% of fairways You can't expect to be great if you believe you should hit every fairway, every green and make every putt! Doing so gives you unrealistic expectations and makes the game less enjoyable.
How do you get better? In order to improve, you first need to distinguish between things you know and things you think.
An example of this would be knowing that you tend to hit behind the ball or knowing that you slice the ball vs. thinking that you need to turn your hips more or thinking that you sway off the ball. There are things that a good instructor would be able to help you with in terms of how you move your body and the club, but let’s focus on these four items: Center Contact
Proper Turf Contact
Club Face Control
Path of Swing
Center contact is imperative for distance. Make sure to make contact in the center of the face. The GATE DRILL is the best drill I've found to ensure you are striking the ball in the middle of the club face. Try to strike the ball while not touching either tee to ensure center contact.
Controlling the low point is essential for a good iron plan. PGA tour players have a low point of three to four inches IN FRONT of the ball when they are hitting an iron whereas most amateurs have a low point at the ball or behind it.
An overly open or closed club face at the top of the swing can cause major problems controlling the club face at impact.
Path of swing refers to the general direction the club is moving through impact. A swing moving to the left of target through impact (for right handers), is referred to as “over the top” and produces pulls or slices, depending on the club face. A swing moving to the right of target produces pushes and hooks. You’ll want to keep the path fairly neutral to avoid big curvatures and big misses. Alignment sticks (as shown below) help move your path more to the left or right until it is fairly neutral.
The TOWEL DRILL is one of the best drills I use in order to get proper turf contact. Place a towel two to three inches behind the ball and try to hit the ball without hitting the towel. This steeper approach leads to better iron impact.
With a good grip, get the left wrist (for right handers) flat at the top to ensure your club face is square in the backswing. A great drill is the one shown below placing two alignment sticks (roughly six inches apart) about four feet in front of this player. The goal is to get the ball started between the sticks.
Effect of Off-Center Impacts Ball Speed Loss in MPH Incorrect Low Point ~ 100 MPH Swing Speed
Correct Low Point Descending Blow
VALENTINE GIFT IDEA A unique Valentine gift for your favorite golfer! Gift Certificates are 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
Check out joshnahmgolf.com to view videos to help improve your swing and distance and sign up for online lessons! SCHEDULE A PRIVATE LESSON Josh is available for private member lessons: One-hour lesson $150 Junior one-hour lessons $125 Please call or email Josh to schedule your lesson: joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com joshnahmgolf.com 910.610.7094 Page 5
February may be the shortest month of the year but it is shaping up to be one of the most exciting! With the Super Bowl, our Valentine Dinner and the Father Daughter Dinner, your Food & Beverage team is busy, happy and hoping to see you! Please note that the Clubhouse will be closing early at 5p on Sunday, February 7th so that our staff may get home to watch the Super Bowl. FEBRUARY CLUBHOUSE HOURS Sunday ........... 11a-7p Monday .......... Closed Tuesday .......... 11a-7p Wednesday ... 11a-7p Thursday ........ 11a-8p Friday ............ 11a-8p Saturday ........ 11a-8p Please let me know if I may be of any assistance to you. Thank you! Jack Meyers Director of Food & Beverage jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com
You watch the game. We’ll make the food! 16-INCH PIZZAS
Cheese Pizza $14
(your choice of cooked or uncooked)
Pepperoni $16
Meat Lover's $21
Supreme $21
SLIDERS $36/dozen
(sold by the dozen only; no split orders)
Cheeseburger Sliders with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Cheddar Cheese Baked Ham & Swiss Sliders with Brown Sugar Glaze and Poppy Seeds DIPS & CHIPS $20 One quart each of Queso and Salsa with Tortilla Chips to serve four BUFFALO STYLE or BBQ STYLE CHICKEN WINGS $12/dozen (sold by the dozen only; no split orders)
Comes with Celery, Carrot Sticks and 4 ounces of Ranch Dressing DEVILED EGGS $18/dozen
(sold by the dozen only; no split orders)
Jalapeno or Buffalo Style
CALL 816.746.0200 TO ORDER!
All orders must be received by Thursday, February 4th at 12p. Orders may be picked up on Sunday, February 7th between 11a to 4p.
Please indicate your pick-up time preference when you place your order. If you order PIZZA, please let us know if you prefer COOKED or UNCOOKED. Tax and service fee additional
ENJOY A MADE-TO-ORDER
WAGYU BURGER AND FRIES $14++
Additional toppings extra. Dine in or carry out! Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase the risk of a foodborne illness.
Justin Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2018
Notes of black cherry, cassis and red fruit, baking spice and oak accents. The finish is fresh with oak and barrel spice nicely supported by fine, balanced tannins. $45
Landmark Vineyards Pinot Noir Overlook 2017
Fresh and lively with muddled strawberry, cherry and cola. The finish shows sustained dark fruit and spice, wrapped in silky tannins with a suggestion of lemon zest. $38
Tax and service fee additional. Available for in-Club dining or take-out. Page 6
Daughters
Dads
(choice of one)
(choice of one)
Chicken Tenders with French Fries and Fresh Fruit
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, SautĂŠed Broccoli and Au Jus
Grilled Chicken with Jasmine Rice, SautĂŠed Broccoli and Honey Glazed Carrots Cheeseburger with French Fries and Fresh Fruit Petite Grilled Chicken Salad Grilled Chicken with Mixed Greens, Carrots, Grape Tomato, Cucumber and Ranch Dressing
Dessert
(choice of one) Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Syrup, Whipped Cream and a Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Fresh Raspberries, Raspberry Sauce and Whipped Cream
Surf & Turf 4-ounce Espresso Crusted Filet Mignon and Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Crispy Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus Chilean Sea Bass Prosciutto-Wrapped Sea Bass with Herb Goat Cheese Risotto, Grilled Asparagus and Basil Compound Butter ... Member Charge Bar ... $50++ per Father/Daughter Couple $15++ per additional Daughter
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Call 816.746.0200 to be placed on the waitlist. For your safety, tables will be limited to no more than groups of 10. Tables will be spaced appropriately to ensure proper social distancing and seating will be limited. There will be no dancing at this year's event due to safety protocols. Participants must wear a mask in the Clubhouse except when actively eating or drinking. No take-out service will be available for this menu. Page 7
Dear Member, Brrrr! Yes, it’s cold outside but don’t let the cold weather prevent you from getting your much-needed exercise. When it’s cold outside and it gets dark so early, it’s really hard to stay motivated about fitness and much easier to “hibernate” and over-indulge. Whether you participate in one of the classes offered this month at The Fitness Center or on Zoom, sign up for a personal training program or do “laps” around your living room … the important thing is to keep moving! Here are four great reasons why regular exercise in the winter is so good for you:
Exercise keeps you warm for hours; the rise in your body temperature during a workout has a Drew Tanner Director of Fitness
calming, soothing effective on your body, too.
Regular exercise strengthens your immune system which makes you less susceptible to illness. This is particularly important in the winter when colds and the flu pop up everywhere.
Exercise releases those “feel-good” brain chemicals that give you extra energy and stamina to get FITNESS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION DAILY HOURS 5a to 10p
access with your key fob Fitness Center protocols and rules may be found on page 11 of this issue.
through the winter doldrums.
It’s easy to turn to comfort foods in the winter. Regular exercise allows you to indulge in some of those delicious goodies without winter weight gain.
Stay warm and keep moving!
Drew Tanner, Director of Fitness 816.505.4254 andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com
Jennifer Newcomer — Licensed Massage Therapist There’s no better time to get a relaxing, comforting massage than during these cold winter months! And … there’s no better GIFT to give your favorite Valentine than the gift of relaxation. Contact The National’s Licensed Massage Therapist, Jennifer Newcomer, for a personalized gift certificate to present to your loved one on Valentine’s Day!
MASSAGE RATES 30 minutes $45 60 minutes $75 90 minutes $100
NEW CLIENT SPECIAL through February 28th 20% off your first session of one hour or more
Contact Jennifer to arrange your massage or purchase a gift certificate: massage@thenationalgolfclub.com 816.666.7327
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GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS!
VINYASA YOGA
MIND BODY BALANCE
BOOTCAMP
NEW FRIDAY TIME!
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30a to 8:30a
Wednesdays & Fridays 7:15a to 8:15a
ZOOM: Moved to Zoom to accommodate members who feel safer exercising from their own homes.
ZOOM: Moved to Zoom to accommodate members who feel safer exercising from their own homes.
Meeting ID: 5288449639 Passcode: 052288
Meeting ID: 5760915545 Passcode: PLANK
It’s a different class each week with Kelly Hrisak. Includes yoga poses, yoga with weights, Pilates, toning exercises and low-impact cardio.
Keep your heart rate and calorie burn high! Julie Brookings leads this workout mix of total body strength exercises with fat-blasting cardio intervals.
Mondays 9a to 10a Fridays 8a to 9a 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!
Drew Tanner Director of Fitness
Sarah Stout Personal Trainer
Wes Buntenbach Jenny Musgrave Fitness Center Group Exercise Coordinator Instructor
Julie Brookings Group Exercise Instructor
Kelly Hrisak Group Exercise Instructor
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Member Kim Stevens shared this festive photo of New Year’s Eve at the Club. Kim and husband, Ed, bid farewell to 2020 and welcomed in 2021 with members Todd and Laurel Downey … with an “assist” by Bartender Extraordinaire, Lisa Bethany. Kim tells us it was a fun night and that dinner was excellent! Do you have a photo that you would like to share?
Please send it to Diana Miller Cooper at dianac@thenationalgolfclub.com. Page 10
On this page you’ll find the most up-to-date information regarding the procedures and protocols in place for Club operations. We appreciate your support and commitment to the health and safety of one another and our associates. By working together and adhering to county ordinances and CDC recommendations, we are optimistic that we are doing everything possible to keep members and associates safe. Please contact the Clubhouse at 816.746.0200 if you have any questions. DINING AT THE NATIONAL CLUBHOUSE The National’s Mixed Grill, Dining Room, Watson Library and Veranda are open for dining, BY RESERVATION ONLY, in two-hour windows. Limited dining is available. Please check in at the Concierge desk no earlier than 10 minutes prior to your reservation time. To-go orders must be placed at least 30 minutes prior to closing. The Deuce Grill is closed for the season and will reopen in spring 2021. National Hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11a to 7p Wednesday: 11a to 7p Thursday: 11a to 8p Friday: 11a to 8p Saturday: 11a to 8p Sunday: 11a to 7p PROTECTING MEMBERS AND STAFF The following protocols are in place at both The National and The Deuce. These procedures will be strictly enforced: Mandatory daily temperature checks for all associates,
members and guests entering the facilities. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be denied entry. All associates will wear face masks at all times. Members and their guests are required to wear a mask in accordance with Platte County's ordinance while inside or outside the buildings (except while actively eating or drinking). This includes the Veranda and Terrace area. Associates will wash and sanitize their hands frequently throughout service. Tables and chairs will be sanitized after each seating. Linen tablecloths at The National Clubhouse will be changed after each seating. Disposable menus will be used. Straws and condiments available upon request. Only contact-less payment via member charge is allowed Clubhouse restroom touch-points are sanitized regularly throughout the day, according to CDC guidelines. All members and their guests must maintain proper social distancing at all times. If you are sick, please stay home. Practice diligent personal hygiene. Wash your hands.
GOLF OPERATIONS The National Golf Shop and golf facilities are open with the hours of operation and procedures in place: Golf Shop hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 9a to 5p. Practice Facility hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 30
minutes prior to first tee time until one hour before sunset.
Access The National Golf Shop made through the back
Golf Shop entrance or the main Clubhouse entrance.
Access The Deuce Golf Shop through the entrance closest
to the first tee.
All members and their guests are required to wear a
mask in the Clubhouse in accordance with Platte County's mask ordinance and maintain proper social distancing. All members and their guests will have their temperature taken upon arrival. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be denied entry. Golfers sharing a golf cart must wear masks unless the two occupants live in the same household. Golfers must wear masks on the golf course when within a six-foot radius of another golfer unless you live in the same household. THE FITNESS CENTER The following procedures will be strictly enforced. Anyone in repeat violation of these rules could face disciplinary action as well as a suspension of Fitness Center privileges. The Fitness Center is open from 5a to 10p daily. Members no longer need to register for group exercise
classes in advance. Members will be signed in by the instructor upon arrival to class. The minimum age to use the Fitness Center is 14. All 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. Sign in at the front desk and log your temperature upon arrival. Each individual must sign in. This will be strictly enforced. Members only; no guests allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS. Members may access the facilities using their key fob. Showers, water fountain and towel service are not available. The water bottle filling station is still active. Members must maintain a six-foot radius between other members at all times. Due to Platte County ordinance, masks must be worn at all times while in the facility. All equipment must be wiped down before and after each use with the provided wipes. Contact Drew at 401.316.5659 to schedule your personal training sessions. Page 11
STAFF DIRECTORY The National Clubhouse Information or reservations: 816.746.0200 concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com Golf Shop 816.741.0634 Steve Shrawder Club President 816.505.4250 steves@thenationalgolfclub.com Lori Pillatzke Controller 816.505.4289 lorip@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 Kyle Golos PGA Head Golf Professional 303.808.0869 kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com Jack Meyers Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 137 jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com
INDOOR TENNIS AT THE CARRIAGE CLUB The National is proud to offer reciprocal benefits at The Carriage Club, one of KC’s oldest and most respected country clubs. The Carriage Club is home to 10 tennis courts (including five courts that are seasonally covered for indoor tennis), two paddle tennis courts and a pickleball court. Tennis court usage is based on availability and applicable rates will apply. (Expenses may not be charged back to your National member account.) Reservations may be made 24 hours in advance. The Carriage Club 5301 State Line Road Kansas City, MO 64112 816.363.1310
These National, Deuce and FiveStar associates are celebrating a company anniversary this month. Please help us congratulate these team members! Chris Watson — 24 years Kent Johnson — 17 years Matt Bashara — 10 years Hugo Guerrero Diaz — 8 years Tiffany Murphy — 4 years Wesley Buntenbach — 1 year
Tammy Romero Assistant Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 134 tamarah@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 12
COVER PHOTO Thank you to Gary Sailer, Director of Golf Course Maintenance, for capturing this wintry scene. If you would like to share a photo that you personally took, please email it to: Diana Miller Cooper Communications and Marketing Leader dianac@thenationalgolfclub.com