Golf Course Maintenance

GRANT SUDERMAN SUPERINTENDENT grants@lochlloyd.com

The fall season is upon us … bringing great weather for golf as well as courseenhancement projects. Many of these practices cause a short-term disruption which in turn provides long-term sustainability. We value your patience as we implement these cultural practices listed below. Sod Projects: We recently completed our fescue sod install on green surrounds #2, #3, #5 and #6. Fescue sod was used to replace the existing Bluegrass (Bentgrass on #2) which struggled with traffic and summer stress. Newer fescue varieties possess improved playability and summer stress tolerance. Zoysia sod has also been installed on select desiccated fairway areas on holes #7, #9, #14 and #16. Please abide by any roped-off areas to aid in turf establishment. Seeding: We recently re-seeded #1 green tee and #3 approach (pictured below) to create a uniform, sustainable playing surface. Overseeding the rough will continue through October.

Aerification: Greens aerification was completed August 23rd-24th. This proved to be a smooth process as all holes have recovered and grown in. We recently began aerifying and topdressing tee surfaces that were declining from traffic stress. Tee blocks will be temporarily moved to alternate tee surfaces to aid in the recovery of these tees. We plan to finish tee surfaces on October 4th. Natives: We continue to mow and trim native areas. These areas have grown aggressively the past few weeks but will slow as cooler weather approaches. Water Management: A top priority has been water management. We are constantly evaluating our irrigation practices and auditing our irrigation system to promote firm, consistent and healthy playing conditions. Best Regards, Grant Suderman Golf Course Superintendent

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@LochLloydGCM #1 green tee #3 approach

Cesar Villanueva — Assistant Superintendent

We are excited to welcome Assistant Superintendent, Cesar Villanueva, to the Loch Lloyd GCM team. Cesar has spent 21+ years on the GCM team at The National Golf Club and The Deuce. He has served his last eight years as Lead Assistant Superintendent at The National. Cesar possesses a broad skill set covering the entire maintenance operation. His ability to effectively and efficiently manage the team and exceed course expectations proves a huge asset to The Country Club at Loch Lloyd. Cesar grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He has enjoyed 18 years of marriage with wife, Daisy, and they have three sons: Cesar Jr., Alan and Iker. Cesar and his family are big soccer fans, love Sporting KC and enjoy attending their sons’ soccer games. Please welcome Cesar to the team as you see him on the course!

Ben Penfold — Equipment Technician

We’re also excited to introduce Equipment Technician, Ben Penfold. Ben most recently served as Golf Equipment Technician with the City of Longmont in Colorado where he oversaw equipment maintenance for multiple golf courses. Ben brings technical experience, passion and communication to this vital role which is essential to the success of the Club. His roots run deep in the industry as he grew up working at Haystack Mountain Golf Course where his uncle was Superintendent. This experience is where Ben found his passion for the industry that has now lead him and his family to Kansas City. Ben is married to wife, Melissa, and his #1 hobby is being a father to son, Briggs. Ben is a huge football fan having played collegiately at The University of Wyoming. Please welcome Ben to the GCM team!

OCTOBER MEETING: 10a Meeting 10:30a Program 12p Lunch Look for your evite with details!

Friday, October 8th GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Join us for our October meeting featuring three special guest speakers who’ll share a treasure trove of tips, tricks, recipes and advice to help you get ready for the holidays!

The Black Label Pastry Company Jess Maielli — Owner and Pastry Chef

Pastry Chef, Jess Maielli, will demonstrate how to create and decorate holiday truffles (which we’ll enjoy as our dessert)! You may remember Jess from the Food & Beverage team at the Club until she became an entrepreneur. She’ll have order forms handy so that you may place a custom holiday order.

LUNCHEON MENU

Beef Stroganoff Side Salad  Roll Trio of Holiday Truffles: Dark Chocolate Grand Marnier

 Pumpkin Spiced Latte

 White Chocolate Peppermint

The luncheon fee is $23 inclusive. For information, please contact Jeri Murphy at kcbestccm@att.net

Vintegrity J.P. Gilmore — Founder/Wine Professional

Our friend and Loch Lloyd neighbor, J.P. Gilmore, will share tips on food and wine pairings and teach us how to select a GREAT wine. There will be samples and order forms if you’d like to order some wine for the holidays.

Bartending for the Holidays Kristine Morris — The Country Club at Loch Lloyd

Bartender extraordinaire, Kristine Morris, will showcase delicious afterdinner holiday libations. Of course, you’ll sample these creations plus get the recipes so you can recreate these crowd-pleasers at home for holiday visitors, family and friends.

NOVEMBER MEETING

At our June meeting, The Culinary Center of Thursday, November 4th Kansas City was our presenter. Owner, Laura Bella B Décor will be demonstrating holiday décor with Laiben, discussed the company’s knife-sharpening service. As items to purchase. The last time this company presented, we head into the busy holiday season, NOW is the time to they had nothing to take home … we bought it all!get your knives sharpened and ready to use! To take advantage of this service, drop off your knives Wednesday, October 6th from 3p to 5p at the home of Jeri Murphy DECEMBER MEETING (16309 Turnberry). A Culinary Center staff member will be Thursday, December 2nd on site to collect your knives and provide you with a cost Surprise presenter! estimate. The service will take approximately one week and an email will be sent with pick-up instructions.

Watch for more information in the newsletter and evite.

October brings spooky adventures to the Club! Golfers will enjoy our Ghostly Greens event (see page 3 for details); ladies will gather ‘round the cauldron for Witches Who Wine; and our young goblins are invited to Trunk or Treat on Halloween evening. So that you and the kiddos may spend more time enjoying Halloween (and less time in the kitchen), Executive Chef Damian is conjuring up a frightfully delicious Trunk or Treat Buffet for Sunday, October 31st from 3p to 4:30p (look for details and the menu coming soon). Our team continues to face staffing challenges and our jobs become even more difficult when we don’t have advance reservations. Please help us by calling the Clubhouse to make your dining reservations. As we ease into fall, our hours of operation are changing. Starting this month, the Fireside Grill will be closed Tuesdays; however, the 19th and 20th Hole will be open 8:30a to 5p for beverage service with a limited sandwich/snack menu. No to-go service will be available on Tuesdays. On Sundays, in-Club dining will be available from 11a to 4p; no to-go service will be available after 3:30p. We anticipate these changes to be temporary and hope to resume our regular full services once staffing levels are back to normal.

Monday: Clubhouse Closed

Tuesday: Fireside Grill Closed; 19th/20th Hole Limited Menu 8:30a to 5p; no to-go service available on Tuesday

Wednesday - Saturday: All venues open 11a to 9p

Sunday: All venues open 11a to 4p; no to-go service available after 3:30p Thank you for your support and THANK YOU for making advance reservations! Megan Hanrahan Director of Food & Beverage

MEGAN HANRAHAN DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE meganh@lochlloyd.com 816.322.1022, ext. 330

FEATURED WINES

Baron De Ley Tempranillo 2018

Rich and fruity with lots of cherry and orange peel character.

Baron De Ley Garnacha 2018

Medium-bodied with round, creamy tannins.

$12 per bottle $60 per wooden case of six bottles

Tax and service fee additional

HAPPY HOUR Tuesday - Friday 4p to 6p

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC the second and fourth Friday in October (8th/22nd) with Jayson Kayne. $2 off Draft Beer $5 Margaritas $5 Jack Daniels Horsefeathers $2 Off Titos Martini Half-Off Wine by the Glass High Noon with $3 Titos Shots

50% OFF FEATURED BOTTLED WINES 15% OFF “FROM THE VINES” BOTTLES

Single Barrel Bourbon Single Barrel Rye

$59.85++

Small Batch Bourbon Small Batch Rye

$49.85++

The Viola family has been perfecting their Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Rye Whiskey recipe for over 100 years. Aged in charred, new oak barrels to perfection and inspected thoroughly before bottling, ensuring only the highest quality of bourbon and whiskey in every bottle. Limited availability. Enjoy a bottle at the Club or take home one today!