Dear Members, Despite enduring a pandemic and federal and local stay-at-home orders, Mother Nature sure has been generous to our region. The golf course is as green as I can remember seeing it, the sun is out on more days than not, and rain seems to be distributed at the right times. The Golf Course Maintenance team has taken their commitment and expertise to newfound levels for our golf course this year and the results are staggeringly good. With weather heating up in June, our fairways will be super-charged, right on time. The Pool and Snack Bar will also be super-charged and ready for use on Monday, June 8th. Please keep your eye out for an email which will outline the procedures in place to keep these facilities as safe as possible for members and staff alike. While we all have the incredible fortune of enjoying the Club and its amenities, we cannot ignore the uncertainty that remains surrounding the future. Events will stay on our calendar as scheduled; however, we encourage you to see these as “earmarked” dates for events that may or may not take place. Should an event not be able to take place, we will let you know as soon as possible. Thank you for your support, patience and understanding. I am very proud of the way this community has come together to support one another and I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon! Steve Shrawder, President The National Golf Club steves@thenationalgolfclub.com
Please welcome our newest members:
NATIONAL GOLF MEMBERS Michael & Barbara O’Grady Brady & Taylor Swindler
PURPLE ROSE MEMBERS Robert Butcher & Madelyn Rudd
INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE New Operational Plans .......... 2 Course Maintenance ............... 3 Callaway Fit Day.................... 4 The Doubler ............................ 5 Couples Golf............................ 5 Golf Instruction ....................... 5 Father’s Day Specials .............. 6 Cocktail Kits To Go ................. 7 Group Exercise Classes ............ 9
Dear Member, After careful review, The National Golf Club of Kansas City will be relaxing some of the rules that were previously instated. Most of these changes apply to Golf Operations, the Pool and the Fitness Center. Please take a moment to review the information below and contact Steve Shrawder at steves@thenationalgolfclub.com or 816.746.0200 should you have any questions or concerns. We will continue to meet regularly to discuss state and local regulations and CDC recommendations as we loosen the few remaining restrictions at the Club. Our next update will be on or before June 15th. Following are the protocols currently in place as of Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020. Thank you for the cooperation and support we have received these past few months as we traversed these uncertain times together. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding of our careful and cautious approach to reopening facilities and reinstating amenities in order to keep members and staff as safe as possible. Sincerely, Steve Shrawder, President The National Golf Club of Kansas City steves@thenationalgolfclub.com THE CLUBHOUSES: CLOSED The National and Deuce Clubhouses will remain closed. We will reevaluate our position on June 15th. Food and beverage service and grocery service will continue via curbside take-out and at-home delivery (for residents).
TENNIS/PICKLEBALL: GUESTS NOW ALLOWED Members playing tennis or pickleball may bring up to three guests per visit; no unaccompanied guests allowed Social distancing is expected and encouraged Please bring your own water and towels
THE POOL: OPENING JUNE 8th The Pool and Snack Bar will open on Monday, June 8th. An email will be sent later this week with complete information regarding Pool hours of operation and access.
THE FITNESS CENTER No guests are allowed in the Fitness Center at this time Hours of operation will be 5a to 7p Monday-Friday; 5a-2p Saturday and Sunday, with key fob access Advance reservations are required for use of the main fitness area. Please see the link on page eight of this newsletter to reserve your one-hour block of time A maximum of 16 members will be allowed in the Fitness Center at one time; a maximum of 4 members will be allowed in the free-weights room at one time Fitness equipment will continue to be sanitized throughout the day Please bring your own towels to the Fitness Center and consider CDC guidelines for wearing a mask. Massage Therapy services will be reevaluated June 15th.
GOLF: GUESTS ALLOWED/RESTRICTIONS RELAXED GUEST POLICY and FEES No unaccompanied guests will be allowed A guest may play up to six (6) times per calendar year All tee times must be reserved in advance through ForeTees for play; no unscheduled play will be allowed Guest packages purchased in 2020 will be honored; no new guest packages will be sold in 2020 Weekday Play (Tuesday through Thursday) Accompanied Guest Rate: $145 per guest inclusive of cart fee Family Guest Rate: $130 per guest inclusive of cart fee
(children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents)
Junior Guest Rate: $50 per guest (age 16 or younger) Junior must be 16 years of age or younger
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES Group fitness classes will continue to be held outdoors at the following locations. See page nine of this newsletter for registration links.
Weekend Play (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays) Accompanied Guest Rate: $155 per guest inclusive of cart fee Family Guest Rate: $140 per guest inclusive of cart fee
Vinyasa Yoga on Mondays at 9a Location: South end of driving range off Troon Circle
Junior Guest Rate: $60 per guest (age 16 or younger)
Bootcamp on Wednesdays & Fridays at 9a Location: The National Tennis Courts
GOLF COURSE RESTRICTIONS Rakes will be placed back on the golf course Inserts will be removed from the cup Two (2) people per cart will be allowed Social distancing is expected and strongly encouraged
Reservations are required for attending any group
(children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents)
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Mind Body Balance on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:30a Location: The National Pool Deck
exercise class, up to one hour prior to class start time.
There is no limit to the number of attendees due to the
outdoor location of classes.
Equipment will be provided; however, you are welcome
to bring your own equipment if you prefer.
Dear Members, Summer has finally arrived and the course has responded well after a very cool spring. Your Golf Course Maintenance team has been very busy with routine mowing tasks as well as some small projects. You may have noticed new Zoysia sod that has been laid on several of the approaches. This was not the result of winter kill, but rather as a result of high -traffic areas. These areas receive a lot of traffic in the off-season from our greens mowers when the Zoysia cannot recover since it is dormant. We replace fescue in the enter/exit areas for the same reason. Most of these areas are pretty small and should be rooted down and unnoticeable in a few weeks.
PoaCure Update
Some of you may be following our research trials on this new product for poa control. We have three trials in progress. They are on the back third of #7 green, the west half of the chipping green and the north side of our nursery green. Each area has received four applications, spaced two weeks apart from one another. We will make two additional fall applications on the chipping green, but we will not make the fall applications on #7. We are seeing discoloration of the poa in all of the trials. The next thing we want to see is how fast it takes for the poa to totally disappear. We are hoping for a slow transition to allow the surrounding bentgrass to creep into these voids that will be left by the poa.
Why are we doing this?
Poa annua is very unpredictable. It does not tolerate heat stress and has poor tolerance to most diseases. This often means that we have to raise mowing height and minimize certain practices like rolling to reduce stress which also reduces green speed. Poa also puts on seedheads which impacts putting quality and overall consistency. Please observe these areas when you are out on the course and follow the process with us. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Enjoy the start of summer! We look forward to seeing you on the course. Best regards,
PoaCure progress on the back third of #7 green Gary Sailer, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance garys@fivestarlifestyles.com
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Dear Members, I’ve never been so happy to be able to open the Golf Shop doors and pull out carts as I was this past month. Now that we are moving in the right direction, we can start to look ahead to this season’s events. This month will be highlighted by The Doubler, which has been rescheduled for June 12th and 13th. Our first Couples Golf will take place on Sunday, June 26th. This will be our first Sunday Couples Golf … a suggestion we received from some of our members. Please see details for both of these events on the following page. Thank you for your cooperation and adhering to our current rules, as outlined on page two of this newsletter. Please contact the Golf Shop at 816.741.0634 if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Nic Ingram Director of Golf nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com
CONGRATULATIONS Saturday, June 20th 11a to 2p Try out the entire line of Callaway equipment and get professionally custom-fit for anything you need at our Callaway Fit Day on Saturday, June 20th from 11a to 2p. This event is by appointment only. Please call the Golf Shop at 816.741.0634 to make your appointment.
Congratulations to Chris Sida for his HOLE-IN-ONE May 2nd on #14 at 125 yards, using a Wedge.
THE WHITE ALLOE CHANGE OF DATE July 15th - July 18th The White Alloe, The National’s premier member/guest event of the year, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, July 15th through Saturday, July 18th. Members who are already registered for the event are still considered registered. If you are unable to participate due to the schedule change, please call the Golf Shop immediately at 816.741.0634 so that the next team on the waitlist may be moved to the players’ list.
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Thank you for your support and understanding.
The National's Member/Member annual event, takes place on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th. This year we’ll have both a Men's and a Ladies' Doubler, played simultaneously. See the schedule of events below.* FORMAT Men's and Ladies' Doubler Events 2-Person Member/Member Teams Five 9-hole matches of variable formats: Best Ball, Scramble, Alternate Shot, Shamble and Stableford The top finisher in each flight will go to a shootout to determine the overall champion. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, June 12th Breakfast — 7:30a 18 Holes — 9a Lunch — 1:30p 9 Holes — 2:30p
Saturday, June 13th Breakfast — 7:30a 18 Holes — 9a Lunch on Course Horserace — 1:30p
TEES Men - Kintyre Women - Forward
Sunday, June 28th at 3p FORMAT: 4-Person Scramble Cannot use same person’s shot two times in a row TEES: Men—Kintyre Tees Ladies—Forward Tees HANDICAPS: 10% of the team handicap will be used as of the day prior to the event OPEN PLAY: Course available on the nine holes not in use for the event ENTRY FEE: $65 per couple plus applicable cart fees NO GUEST COUPLES ALLOWED Includes drink station, prizes and food following play
HANDICAPS June 9th revision date
Register on ForeTees or call the Golf Shop: 816.741.0634
ELIGIBILITY June 9th revision date Full Golf, Corporate, DeuceStar, FiveStar Members Teams must consist of same-sex members; ladies play on the Ladies' Doubler and men play on the Men's Doubler OPEN PLAY The course will be closed to other play on June 12th and available for play after the event is completed June 13th ENTRY FEE PER TEAM Men: $300 + $200 optional cash "Betting Package" Ladies: $200 Applicable cart fees additional Includes two breakfasts, two lunches and prizes Men’s team fee includes tee gifts REGISTRATION Register on ForeTees or call the Golf Shop: 816.741.0634 *Event schedule is subject to change
with Josh Nahm Director of Instruction
HELPFUL TIPS
Check out Josh’s videos at joshnahmgolf.com to improve your swing and distance and sign up for online lessons!
SCHEDULE A PRIVATE LESSON
Josh is available for private member lessons. One-hour lessons are $150; the junior rate is $125. Please call or email Josh to schedule your lesson: joshn@thenationalgolfclub.com joshnahmgolf.com 910.610.7094 Page 5
Dear Member, We’re turning the calendar page to a new month with hopes that June will bring lots of sunshine, great golf and more opportunities to see and serve you! We’re standing by to take your to-go orders and deliver fresh, delicious food curbside. Our new menu continues to get great feedback and we hope you’ll try some of the new offerings which include Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burger, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Marinated Veggie Wrap, Strawberry Salmon Salad, Grilled Vegetable Stack, Bourbon-Peach Glazed Salmon, Marinated Grilled Veggie Tacos and Beef Tips & Rigatoni. Hungry yet?! Executive Chef Kenneth Hornbeck and his professional culinary staff have a Father’s Day Grill Fest Special to help celebrate dad. See the packages below and place your order by 4p on Tuesday, June 16th. Be assured that our entire staff remains vigilant with regard to social distancing, disinfecting work stations frequently and using extreme care in preparing and packaging your orders. Thank you for your support. Jack Meyers Director of Food & Beverage jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com
Rutherford Long Meadow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc $33++ per bottle
Farmstead Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon $40++ per bottle
Aromas of lemon zest and apricot, with kiwi, citrus and a hint of fresh cut green grass on the palate.
Black cherry, cassis, violets, spice and mint with subtle vanilla and barrel toast on the nose.
Celebrate Father’s Day with ready-to-grill packages from The National!
THE BIG DADDY
$189++
4 8-Ounce Wagyu Beef Patties 4 Quarter Pound All-Beef Hot Dogs 4 6-Ounce Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts 4 8-Ounce Choice Beef Tenderloin Filets National Steak Seasoning Blend
(seasoning blend may be used on chicken, seafood or pork)
GONE GRILLIN’
$99++
2 8-Ounce Wagyu Beef Patties 2 Quarter Pound All-Beef Hot Dogs 2 6-Ounce Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts 2 8-Ounce Choice Beef Tenderloin Filets National Steak Seasoning Blend
(seasoning blend may be used on chicken, seafood or pork) Call 816.746.0200 to place your order by 4p Tuesday, June 16th! Curbside pick-up will be available Sunday, June 21st from 10a-2p. Page 6
MOSCOW MULE $10 4 Western Son Vodka mini bottles, 2 cans Goslings Ginger Beer, 1 Lime JACK & COKE $16 4 Jack Daniel’s Whiskey mini bottles, 2 cans of Coke, 1 Lime RUM & COKE $12 4 Bacardi Rum mini bottles, 2 cans of Coke, 1 Lime GIN & TONIC $14 4 Tanqueray Gin mini bottles, 2 bottles of Tonic, 1 Lime “SIDA SLINGER” $10
4 Western Son Vodka Watermelon mini bottles, 2 cans of Fresca, 1 Lime
Clontarf Trinity Pack We have a limited supply of Clontarf’s stackable Irish Whiskey three-pack bottles available. These unique bottles actually “break” apart to create three 200ml bottles: Clontarf Single Malt Clontarf Reserve and Clontarf Classic Blend Try them all and see which one you like best! Call 816.746.0200 to order your bottle today! $25++
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Dear Members, It’s almost summer! Your Fitness Team is excited to resume group exercise classes ‌ with a twist. Classes will take place outdoors at various locations around the property. These outdoor venues will provide us ample space to practice social distancing and keep members and staff safe. Please see the links on the next page to register for the group exercise class you would like to attend. As described on page two of this newsletter, the Fitness Center will continue to be open for member use, with advance reservations required. Please click the following link to reserve your one-hour block of time for working out in the Fitness Center: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/a450ca97/a1THUH8uaUWkaYZuRc5XdA?u=https://calendly.com/nationalfitness/schedule
Drew Tanner Director of Fitness
If you would like to schedule a personal training session with Sarah Stout or myself, please email me at andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com and we can arrange an appointment. At the present time, guests are not allowed to attend any group exercise class or have access to the Fitness Center. Once those rules are relaxed, we will let you know. Keep moving and stay healthy! Drew Tanner Director of Fitness andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com
Drew Tanner Director of Fitness
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Sarah Stout Personal Trainer
Wes Buntenbach Jenny Musgrave Personal Group Exercise Trainer Instructor
Julie Brookings Group Exercise Instructor
Kelly Hrisak Group Exercise Instructor
VINYASA YOGA DAY and TIME: Mondays 9a to 10a LOCATION: South Driving Range off Troon Circle Join Yoga Instructor and National member, Jenny Musgrave, for Vinyasa Yoga. This class focuses on a variety of poses, proper alignment and linking movement with breath. All levels welcome!
CLICK TO REGISTER:
https://calendly.com/nationalgroup-exercise/vinyasayoga
BOOTCAMP MIND BODY BALANCE
DAY and TIME: Wednesdays & Fridays 9a to 10a
DAY and TIME: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30a to 8:30a
LOCATION: The National Tennis Courts
LOCATION: The National Pool Deck
Bootcamp will keep your heart rate and your calorie burn high! Julie Brookings, Group Exercise Instructor and National member, leads this efficient workout mix of total body strength exercises with fat-blasting cardio intervals.
Experience a completely different class each week with Kelly Hrisak, Group Exercise Instructor. Class includes yoga poses, yoga with weights, Pilates mix, toning exercises and low-impact cardio to boost your cardiovascular health and keep your mind young!
CLICK TO REGISTER:
https://calendly.com/nationalgroup-exercise/bootcamp
CLICK TO REGISTER:
https://calendly.com/nationalgroup-exercise/mindbodybalance
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Carolina Mayorga-Perry Tennis Professional 816.746.0200, ext. 196 Cell: 816.550.0475 carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com
ADULT TENNIS
Please note that these are tentative dates and are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
ADULT DOUBLES INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CLINICS
Game-based clinic with focus on strategy and positioning for the game of doubles. High school players welcome! Minimum 4 players required. $75 for 4-week session. Summer Session: June 15th-July 11th (register by June 6th) or July 13th-August 8th (register by July 6th) Wednesdays 8a-9a
ADULT DOUBLES BEGINNER LEVEL CLINICS
For players with some experience or just starting out. Focus on stroke technique and practice consistency. Minimum 4 players required. $75 for 4-week session. Summer Session: June 15th-July 11th (register by June 6th) or July 13th-August 8th (register by July 6th) Mondays 9a-10a
CARDIO TENNIS
High-intensity workout to start your weekend. All levels welcome. Minimum 4 players required. $75 for 4-week session. Summer Session: June 15th-July 11th (register by June 6th) or July 13th-August 8th (register by July 6th) Saturdays 8a-9a
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USTA Net Generation Program Scaling the game down to their size (court, racquets and special balls) helps make the learning process easier and a lot more fun! The kids will develop motor skills and strengthen physical ability while they have fun, learn teamwork and acquire leadership skills. To ensure proper development, students must sign up for at least two days per week. Based on skill level, groups work 25 minutes on skills and 25 minutes on instructional match play.
THE NATIONAL SINGLES JUNIOR TOURNAMENT Saturday, August 8th starting at 8:30a Orange Ball coed event; short format; Round Robin. Minimum of 2 matches. No ad scoring. Fee: $10.
SUMMER PROGRAM choose from two sessions:
4-Week Session I: June 15th-July 11th Register by June 6th 4-Week Session II: July 13th-August 8th Register by July 6th Cost per Session: $150 twice per week
OPEN PLAY — Saturdays at 11a
LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER CLASS
PICKLEBALL MIXER — Saturday, July 3rd at 4:30p
Little Stars — ages 5 to 6 Mondays from 10:15a-11a Tuesdays from 11:50a-12:35p Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15a-10a
Come try this fast-growing, very fun sport! Singles and doubles rotate partners. All levels welcome. Register by Monday prior to the event.
Red Ball on 60x18-foot court with 45-minute lessons Rising Stars — ages 8 and under Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9a-9:50a
A FREE MEMBER EVENT!
Save the date for these Pickleball events:
Pickleball Mixer..................September 17th at 5:30p Family Championship .....September 5th at 9a
Orange Ball on 60x18-foot court with 50-minute lessons Orange Crushers — ages 10 and under Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10a-10:50a
Orange Ball on 60x36-foot court with 50-minute lessons Green Smashers — ages 12 and under Wednesdays and Fridays from 10a-10:50a
Green Dot Ball on full-sized court with 50-minute lessons Teen Tennis — ages 13 and up Wednesdays and Fridays from 10a-10:50a
Yellow Ball on full-sized court with 50-minute lessons
TENNIS INSTRUCTION Private and semi-private lessons available. Fees: $59 for one-hour private lesson $40 for 30-minute private lesson $220 for package of four one-hour private lessons RACQUET STRINGING Racquet stringing is available at The National with prices range from $30-45, depending on string selection. Please contact Carolina at 816.550.0475 to make arrangements. CANCELLATION POLICY In order to provide better service to our members, the following policies will be adhered to: Clinics can no longer be pro-rated. Your account will be charged prior to the start of a session; no refunds can be made. You must cancel your private lesson at least 24 hours in advance or your account 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. Times and days may be subject to change. If there are less than three participants in a clinic, it will be cancelled or rescheduled. Rain outs may be rescheduled during weekends. 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 Matt Bashara Chief Operating Officer mattb@fivestarlifestyles.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
These National associates are celebrating a company anniversary this month. Please help us recognize and congratulate these team members! Amy VanNieuwenhuyse — 18 years Shannon Rife — 9 years Lisa Bethany — 5 years James Tuder — 2 years Jeremiah Gibbs — 1 year Trevor Timmermeyer — 1 year
COVER PHOTO: Thank you to Gary Sailer, Director of Golf Course Maintenance for this beautiful photo of The National Clubhouse. If you have a “coverworthy” photo of the course or Clubhouse that you personally took, please email it to: Diana Miller Cooper Communications and Marketing Leader dianac@thenationalgolfclub.com
Jack Meyers Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 137 jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com Denise Mahon Senior Sales and Event Planner 816.746.0200, ext. 111 denisem@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 Jill Saura Licensed Massage Therapist 816.820.5455 jills@thenationalgolfclub.com Page 12
Here’s a look at what’s coming up at the Club: Summer Tennis Session I Begins .........................June 15th-July 11th The Doubler.............................................................June 12th-13th Callaway Fit Day ...................................................June 20th Couples Golf ............................................................June 28th 4th of July Shotgun ................................................July 4th Kids’ “Paint Your Pet” Party ..............................July 11th Summer Tennis Session II Begins ........................July 13th-August 8th The White Alloe ......................................................July 15th-July 18th Pickleball Mixer ......................................................Saturday, July 3rd Dates are subject to change