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The celebration of family, a tradition of civility and a commitment to excellent facilities and services will always be the hallmarks of Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Members embrace a shared tradition of 651 NE St. Andrews Circle Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816.373.2505 LakewoodOaksCC.com
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LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB STAFF MARK REID General Manager and Membership mark@logc.org KEM JACKSON Office Manager kem@logc.org BRIAN BATEMAN Head Golf Professional and Tournaments brian@logc.org
KYLE PIEDIMONTE Assistant Golf Professional kyle@logc.com
MOLLY MYERS Executive Chef chef@logc.org
JASON HUSKA Assistant Golf Professional jason@logc.org
STEVE GRIESINGER Golf Course Superintendent steve@logc.org
FRANK CASCONE Clubhouse Manager fcascone@logc.org Lakewood Oaks Country Club is not liable for claims made by any advertisers, inaccuracies or intentional copyright infringements.
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From the General Manager, Mark Reid What a wonderful and fun summer. Being outdoors on the Golf Course was a virtual sanctuary away from COVID19. The care, respect and concern that everyone showed for each other this summer was impressive. Congratulations are in order for Mr. Michael Darden who is our new Men’s Club Champion. Some very impressive rounds of golf were played to earn this title while playing in a very competitive field of golfers. I also extend congratulations to Mrs. Terry Coates who is our Senior Women’s Club Champion this year. Very well played. The Lakewood Oaks Country Club Men’s Summer Classic was another fun and memorable event. Mr. Andy Cartwright and Mr. Randy Eaton were the winners of the overall event. I again want to thank Club Member and LPOA / LHC Board Member, Mr. Dwayne Saucier, for putting in the overtime to organize another very successful event. We are having a wonderful year and are looking forward to a beautiful fall golf season. This also brings budget time which begins now and culminates in November. During this period, we look at the current needs of the Club, as well as future planning. After receiving input from our membership, Golf Committee, Facilities Committee and Finance Committee, we package it all up and present it to the Board of Directors for review, at which time they will set and approve the operating budget for 2021.
We have been in the process of looking at a particular project that would enhance the outdoor Club experience. On the following pages, we have included some 3D renderings of an architectural design we are now in the process of getting a cost estimate on. The Board of Directors has reviewed this Phase 1 design and has directed staff to go to Phase 2 and obtain overall project costs. This in no way represents a commitment, at this point in time, to do the project, yet it does allow for our membership to view the design during this phase and submit feedback to management. We would love to hear from you as this would be a big and important step forward. Please send any comments to mark@logc.org so I can compile them and present them to the Board.
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Golf Like a Pro BRIAN BATEMAN, HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
It is tough to believe that we are on the backside of the 2020 golf season. Even as the days get shorter, we are adding more golf events. We will continue to plan and host golf events until participation levels drop or the weather stops us. We will send out information on events as they are set, so keep an eye out for upcoming events. One change that has been lost in the hectic circumstances this year was the adjustment to the World Handicap System. With almost a full season under our belt, the Handicap Committee will be going to working on USGA recommendations. Here is a quick overview of what they will be looking at over the next few months. The members of a Golf Club depend on the Handicap Committee to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Establish a Handicap Committee. Ensure the Club meets the definition of a Golf Club. Know the Rules of Handicapping. Educate and communicate the Rules of Handicapping to members. Ensure course details are accurate (Type 1 Club). Make the process of converting a Handicap Index to a Course Handicap™ as easy as possible. Facilitate the timely submission of scores. Maintain accurate player scoring records. Apply applicable penalty scores and adjust the Handicap Index of any member whose Handicap Index does not reflect their demonstrated ability. 10. Perform annual handicap reviews. If you have any questions about handicaps or would like to serve on the Handicap Committee, please let us know. Brian welcome all questions and suggestions, so feel free to contact him 816.541.2455 or brian@logc.org.
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Update from the Office
KEM JACKSON, LOCC OFFICE MANAGER For family memberships, if your spouse would like their own login to make tee times, please email me at kem@logc.org. If you have any questions about your account, would like to sign up for automatic ACH payments or would like your statement emailed instead of a paper copy, please email me.
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The Latest From the Clubhouse Manager
FRANK CASCONE, CLUBHOUSE MANAGER
Hey, Members. We are open at the Argyle with indoor and outdoor seating, daily food and drink specials. Don’t miss out on the fun - come eat and drink with us. The Argyle staff is committed to giving you the best and friendliest service possible, and don’t forget curbside pickup which is available Wednesday through Saturday.
FRANK CASCONE, Clubhouse Manager Fcascone@logc.org
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*DUE TO THE DISRUPTION TO THE UNITED STATES AND OUR LOCAL ECONOMY FROM COVID-19, WE ARE EXTENDING THIS PROMOTION UNTIL 12-31-2020.
We are celebrating our 40th
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Our 40th Anniversary year ends on 5-1-2020. Until 12-31-2020*, 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.
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Fall is one of my favorite times of the year for cooking. The colors, textures and flavors are varied and outstanding. Root vegetables such as carrots, squash, pumpkin and sweet potatoes provide for a variety of tastes. Broccoli, spinach, kale, artichokes, Brussel sprouts or apples are also fall favorites. In addition, whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, oats and millet, along with legumes of beans chickpeas, lentils and soybeans provide great flavors and vitamins. Combine several of these foods and you’ve got a great fall dish. Here’s to your health!
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Janet Beebe LAKEWOOD OAKS COUNTRY CLUB FEATURED ARTIST Janet Beebe, @theLAKE, is known to many Lakewood residents as our dedicated “sunrise” photographer. Every morning one or more of her pictures are posted on Lakewood Yes Facebook page of that morning’s sunrise. The morning colors, silhouettes, wildlife, and marina scenes Janet shares with us are unique and always a welcome surprise as we sip our coffee. During the months of September and October you can enjoy Janet’s photos on display in the Argyle Gallery. Seriously, why would anyone get up that early to take pictures of a sleepy Lakewood sunrise every morning without fail? Janet recalls getting up before dawn for thirty years, in order to beat the traffic to her job as a dental assistant on the Plaza. When she retired, the early morning habit stuck. Janet has taken photos around Lakewood for years, starting with family pictures of her two children. Both were talented swimmers, and Janet religiously recorded swim meets with her camera. When Taylor and Ashley left the nest, Janet took
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up the early morning photo shoots to fill the void.
love life on the lake and make it a point to be out on their pontoon as often as possible. Janet is also an active Janet’s daily 5:30 a.m. ritual begins with member of the Garden Club. an iced coffee from Starbucks. Then, it’s off to the East Lake Marina to capture morning colors, photos of the morning’s sunrise, rain silhouettes, wildlife, or shine, hot or frigid, in color or black and marina scenes and white. We’ve all seen a few shots taken through the car window or As Janet’s interview for this article under the edge of a striped umbrella concluded, she reminded herself to due to the weather. One favorite video be out and ready for the Bass Club is the West Lake wind sculptures fishing event the next morning. spiraling and whirling in an early mist. She’s excited to see the On these morning photo shoots, anglers Janet enjoys the company of setting out neighbors jogging, walking their to hook the dogs, or just enjoying the early “biggest fish” morning scenes like she is. On the of the day, dock, she surprises the geese, slips and maybe in a shot of her friend Mercury (a she’ll “catch” seasonal resident blue heron who some good hangs out looking for an early photos to breakfast), and frequently captures share with a shot of a dedicated fisherman her neighbors @theLAKE. Thank heading out for the catch of the day. you, Janet, for bringing us scenes Janet and her husband Tim have of early morning Lakewood before lived in Lakewood since 1986. They many of us have peeked out from were good friends in 4th grade, but under our blankets. didn’t date until they graduated from Raytown South and headed off to “Sunrise” fans are invited to stop college. Janet studied Art and Science by the Argyle for a drink while you at UMKC and graduated from KC enjoy the photos by Janet Beebe. Medical and Dental College. She and Stay for dinner and say hello to Tim were married in 1974. They both some of your neighbors.
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2020 GOLF CALENDAR OF EVENTS MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION –
MGA Stag Nights Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. April 21 – Sept 29 Saturday Events Create Your Own Group April 25 – Sept 26 WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION – MGA
Wednesday Events 9:00 a.m. Shotguns April 29 – Sept 23 Saturday Events Create Your Own Group May 2 – Sept 19
SEPTEMBER
September 7 Labor Day Couples September 12 Women’s Petite LeFleur September 14 – 15 Course Closed for Aerification September 24 MGA Guest Day September 26 WGA Year End Horse Race OCTOBER
October 3 MGA Year End Horse Race October 10 & 11 MGA Member-Member Blind Draw
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Turf Talk
STEVE GRIESINGER, COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
Well, we made it to September. Whew! One might say it was a pretty easy summer with nice amounts of rain and not too many days over 90 degrees. As this is true, we did have our share of issues with extreme humidity. As you noticed in late July to early August, the greens
got real soft and became what we call ‘puffy’. Then our greens mowers began scalping, causing damage. After some aggressive top-dressing, verti-cutting, and a radical mower adjustments, the greens started to come out of it and recover. So that is why we are extremely ready to aerify the greens in September. This will also help relieve the compaction from the extra
foot traffic we encountered from the more than normal rounds of play this year. Aerification is scheduled for September 14. Barring any weather and/or mechanical issues, we should finish up on the September 15. See you on the course.
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The Argyle is now open Wednesday through Saturday!
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From the LOCC Golf Club Committee Meet the Lakewood Oaks Golf Committee Team Golf Club committee serves currently as a link between members and Board, providing suggestions to “better enhance the golf experience of members and guests”. Golf members are encouraged to contact a golf committee member with suggestions. The golf committee is currently putting together a list of items that could use attention. Again, we want to hear from you as a member regarding ideas to continue the progress of our club.
Scott Wall Scott, his wife, Lisa, and their two boys have called Lakewood Oaks their home course for the past 10 years. Scott grew up in KC Northland and Lisa is from Blue Springs area. They have lived in Lee’s Summit for the last 18 years. Off the golf course, Scott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones where he enjoys helping achieve their investment goals.
Val Young Val is in her third season as a member of LOGC, and she loves the course, the members, and the staff. She enjoys golf, her granddaughter and time with family and friends.
Jim Lysinger Jim and his wife Cathy live in Blue Springs. They have three kids in their 20’s who’ve all been seriously bitten by the golf bug of late. What a great way to spend family time! Jim has been a member at Lakewood for 10 years and cherishes the relationships he’s made with golf buddies and staff.
Donna Round Donna Round and husband, Tom Round, enjoy time golfing and spending time with their three grandkids. Tom has lived in Lakewood for over 36 years while Donna started golf later in life, but hooked on the game.
Chris Johns Chris and his wife, Sarah, live in Lakewood and have two school- age daughters. The Johns are now members for the second time at Lakewood after moving back from Arizona. Lakewood has been a big part of the Johns’ life while living in Lee’s Summit, and he looks forward to seeing the club continue to grow.
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Lakewood Oaks Country Club The celebration of family, a tradition of civility and a commitment to excellent facilities and services will always be the hallmarks of Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Members embrace a shared tradition of congeniality, high standards of personal conduct and continuity of family association. Set amidst grand oak trees and surrounded by picturesque lakes, the 6300-yard golf club community’s natural environment provides an exquisite backdrop, imparting a celebrated tradition of luxury and geniality that members have treasured since the Club’s earliest beginnings. An immediate sense of serenity can be felt by all who enter. Members and their guests enjoy a bustling lifestyle that is both casual and relaxed, yet refined and exclusive. The Lakewood Oaks Country Club is a place to gather with family and friends and celebrate what is truly important in life, with the people who matter most.
Be our guest.
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