Golf Event Guide 2019
Welcome to the 2019 Deuce Golf Season! The Professional Golf Staff has worked diligently to provide a full complement of tournaments and activities while taking into account when the golf course will be in its finest condition. Our golf season is highlighted by the three majors at The Deuce including The Windbrooker, The J Squared Open and the Club Championship. The highlighted event dates are as follows:
The Windbrooker June 20th, 21st & 22nd The J Squared Open July 26th, 27th & 28th Club Championship September 21st & 22nd
All of our events, including tournaments, are a great way to meet people and test your game. We thank all of you who participate in our member events. Don’t forget to register for all of our member events utilizing the ForeTees app or on your computer at web.foretees.com/ thedeuce. Our staff is always here to help. Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do to help throughout the season. Fairways & Greens, David L. Shanks, P.G.A. Head Golf Professional
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Get to Know Your Professional Staff Nicholas Ingram — Director of Golf Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan Favorite Course: Kingsley Club (Michigan) Equipment Played: Titleist Favorite Player: Tiger Woods
David L. Shanks — Head Golf Professional Hometown: Miami, Florida Favorite Course: Miami Springs Country Club Equipment Played: Titleist Favorite Players: Arnold Palmer & Sam Snead
Brett Finke — Assistant Golf Professional Hometown: Deshler, Nebraska Favorite Course: The Old Course at St. Andrews Equipment Played: Titleist Favorite Player: Jordan Spieth
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2019 Calendar KCGA Rules Seminar (National) Golf Course Closed — Aeration
March 14th (5:00 pm) March 18th & 19th
Demo Day (National) L.G.A. Sign-Up Party M.G.A. Sign-Up Party Second Friday — Half Price Guest Day Masters Shotgun Summer Sports Extravaganza Couples Golf — The Deuce Match Play Begins
April 6th (11:00 am - 3:00 pm) April 10th (5:30 pm) April 11th (5:30 pm) April 12th April 13th April 14th (2:00 pm - 4:00pm) April 19th April 27th
Ladies Golf Happy Hour The Windbrooker Automatic Bid Cinco De Mayo Shotgun Second Friday — Half Price Guest Day Couples Night Golf-Spring PXG Fitting Day
May 2nd (5:00pm) May 3rd (5:30 pm) May 4th (9:00 am) May 10th May 17th (5:00pm) May 25th (11:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Second Friday — Half Price Guest Day Little Linksters Begins Junior Team Begins Wednesday Juniors Begins Couples Golf — The Deuce The Windbrooker Practice Round The Windbrooker
June 7th June 11th June 11th June 12th June 14th (5:30 pm) June 20th June 21st & 22nd
Fourth of July Shotgun Second Friday — Half Price Guest Day Couples Golf — The Deuce
July 4th July 12th July 12th (5:30 pm)
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2019 Calendar LGA Guest Day Event Parent/Junior Golf Tournament The J Squared Open
July 17th July 21st July 26th, 27th & 28th
The Melee (National vs Deuce) Junior Club Championship Second Friday — Half Price Guest Day Couples Golf
August 3rd August 7th August 9th
Course Closed — Aeration The Morning Belle Family Golf
August 9th August 12th & 13th August 14th, 15th & 16th August 18th
Second Friday — Half Price Guest Day Couples Night Golf — Fall Club Championship
September 13th September 13th September 21st & 22nd
L.G.A. Horserace M.G.A. Horserace Watson Cup
October 2nd October 3rd October 4th & 5th
Veterans Day Tournament
November 11th
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Starting Times First Starting Time: 1/1 - 4/19 Weekdays: 9:00 am 4/20 - 5/24 Weekdays: 8:00 am 5/25 - 9/6 Weekdays: 8:00 am 9/7 - 10/27 Weekdays: 8:00 am 10/28 - 12/31 Weekdays: 9:00 am
Weekends: 9:00 am Weekends: 8:00 am Weekends: 7:00 am
Weekends: 8:00 am Weekends: 9:00 am
November 5th Begin opening on Mondays and closing on Tuesdays Booking Starting Times: Starting times are available ten (10) days out. If you are reserving through ForeTees, the tee sheet will open at 5:00 am, 10 days prior. Each member may book one tee time online. However, members may book up to three times in a row by calling the Golf Shop. Golf Shop Hours: Golf Shop will open 60 minutes before the first tee time and will stay open until all golfers are off the course. Practice Facility: Practice Facility will open 45 minutes prior to the first tee time and will remain open until 60 minutes before sunset.
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The Deuce Directory The National Clubhouse Information or reservations: 816.746.0200 concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com The Deuce Golf Shop 816.505.0650 The Deuce Grill 816.505.0697 Steven Shrawder Club President 816.505.4250; steves@thenationalgolfclub.com Nicholas Ingram PGA Director of Golf 816.505.4251; nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com David L. Shanks PGA Head Golf Professional 561.255.0122; davids@thenationalgolfclub.com Spencer Roberts Director of Golf Course Maintenance 816.505.4262; spencerr@fivestarlifestyles.com John Geiger Executive Director of Food & Beverage 816.918.4219; johng@fivestarlifestyles.com Jack Meyer Assistant Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 137; jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com Denise Mahon Senior Sales and Event Planner 816.741.0200, ext. 111; denisem@thenationalgolfclub.com
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Member Rewards Cost: $100 per membership Details: By joining the Member Rewards program you are entitled to:
$100 in Golf Shop credit 10% off clubs, gloves, golf balls and shoes 20% off clothing Please inform a member of the Professional Staff if you would like to join the Member Rewards program.
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Multi-Vendor Demo Day Saturday, April 6th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
PXG Fitting Days On the following dates from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
April 6th May 25th July 6th September 7th
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Masters Shotgun Saturday, April 13th
Format: Your net score combined with Saturday’s score of any professional at the Masters. Please register through ForeTees. Time: 7:30 am — Breakfast 9:00 am — Shotgun Time: Men — Turnberry Ladies — Muirfield Handicap: 100% of each player’s handicap will be used Entry Fee: $25 per player plus applicable cart fees, billed to your account. Entry fee will cover winner’s payouts and breakfast
Summer Sports Extravaganza Sunday, April 14th
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Information: Come out and get juniors signed up for summer programs in Golf, Tennis and Pickleball.
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Men’s Golf Association Time: Thursday evenings at 5:30 pm Entry Fee: $180 which includes weekly pay-outs, beverage on the course and the end-of-year Horserace Sign-Up Party: April 11th at 5:30 pm Information: Please contact David Shanks for more information: davids@thenationalgolfclub.com
Ladies’ Golf Association Time: Wednesdays at 8:30 am for 18 holes or 5:30 pm for 9 holes Entry Fee: $75 for either league, or $130 for both leagues Fee includes weekly pay-outs and end-of-year Horserace Sign-Up Party: April 10th at 5:30 pm Information: Please contact David Shanks for more information: davids@thenationalgolfclub.com
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Match Play Time: Registration between April 1st and April 21st Matches begin on April 27th Format: Match Play Single and Team; Scratch and Net Divisions: Men’s Scratch — Carnoustie Tees Men’s Scratch Team — Carnoustie Tees Men’s Net Open Division — Turnberry Tees Men’s Net Team — Turnberry Tees Men’s B Flight — Turnberry Tees Men’s Senior Net — Troon Tees Men’s Senior Net Team — Troon Tees Ladies’ Net — Muirfield Tees Ladies’ Team — Muirfield Tees Cost: $30 per division entered; Men’s B Flight will be $10 Matches: All players will schedule their own matches which may not take place during other Club events. Deadlines will be posted on the bracket boards. Any match that is not completed by the deadline date will be determined by coin flip. Register: On ForeTees or by calling The Deuce Golf Shop at 816.505.0650 or by email to Dave Shanks at davids@thenationalgolfclub.com
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Couples Golf Time: 5:30 pm — Shotgun Tees: Men — Turnberry Tees Ladies — Muirfield Tees Entry Fee: $50 per couple plus carts for members $75 per couple plus carts for guests Night Golf will be $115 per couple Fee includes golf, awards and dinner Formats, Food & Beverage: Various 2-person and 4-person formats, to be announced Dinner will be provided for all participants in The Deuce Grill after the conclusion of play. Dates: Friday, April 19th Friday, June 14th Friday, July 12th Friday, August 9th Night Golf: Friday, May 17th and Friday, September 13th Sign up in 6-somes to play 9 holes before dark, followed by dinner and then 5 holes of golf in the dark! Register: On ForeTees or by calling The Deuce Golf Shop at 816.505.0650 or by email to Dave Shanks at Davids@thenationalgolfclub.com
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Cinco de Mayo Shotgun Saturday, May 4th
Time: 7:30 am — Breakfast 9:00 am — Shotgun Format: Members make their own 4-somes; players play their own ball with the two best balls of four counted for score. Entry Fee: $25 per player plus applicable cart fees $30 per guest plus cart fees Fee covers winners payouts and breakfast
Ladies’ Clinics Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm or 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The National Dates: Ladies clinics are held Tuesday evenings on the following dates: May 14th & 21st June 11th & 25th July 9th & 23rd August 6th & 27th
Entry Fee: $30 per session Details: Great way to learn the game of golf in an unintimidating setting All skill levels welcome Focus on fundamentals and basic golf swing Please register on ForeTees
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Automatic Bid Friday, May 3rd Time: 5:30 pm — Shotgun Cost: Free Event Format: Two-Person Best Ball with your Windbrooker partner Teams will play from the Black Tees Players over the age of 60 may play from the Purple Tees 80% of the player’s 9-hole handicap applies Prizes: Winner of the event will receive an automatic bid into The Windbrooker Horserace Information: Sign-up for The Windbrooker will be following the golf event Defending Champions: Mark Elling and Anthony Bonadonna won the 2018 automatic bid into the Horserace
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Thursday, June 20th - Saturday, June 22nd Time: Thursday 10:00 am to 11:45 am — Registration 12:00 pm — Practice Round 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm — Putting Contest 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm — Pairings Party 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm — A Shot in the Dark Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm — Rounds 1-3 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm — 1 Club Competition 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm — Cocktail Hour 7:00 pm — Windbrooker Dinner Saturday 8:00 am to 1:30 pm — Rounds 4-5 2:30 pm — Windbrooker Horserace 5:00 pm — Awards Ceremony Format: Round Robin Partners Match Play Entry Fee: $600 per team to include three days of golf, cart, tee gift, two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, beverages, prizes and much more. Additional $100 fee for Practice Round prizes.
Registration: Begins May 3rd at 7:00 pm in The Deuce Grill following the golf event. No entries will be accepted prior to this date. If there are more than 60 teams that are registered for the event, a lottery will be held to determine the field. The lottery will be weighted by the number of years of Club membership. Past Champions (members only) are automatically in the event. Defending Champions: Paul Neuburger and Bryan Casey 17
Fourth of July Shotgun Thursday, July 4th
Time: 7:30 am — Breakfast 9:00 am — Shotgun Format: Individual Gross and Net (Men’s and Ladies’) Individual Gross and Net Skins (Men’s and Ladies’) Five Closest-to-the-Pins Pairings: All members are able to make their own pairings and groups. You must notify the Golf Shop of all pairings before July 2nd. Guests: Guests are welcome to play at $17.76 + $25 entry fee plus applicable cart fees Entry Fee: $25 per person plus applicable cart fees Fee includes breakfast Prizes: All Gross and Net Skins will be rewarded with Golf Shop credit Register: On ForeTees or by calling The Deuce Golf Shop at 816.505.0650 or by email to Dave Shanks at Davids@thenationalgolfclub.com
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The J Squared Open Our Member/Member event has been named by defending Champions Joe Huber and James Shevling
Friday, July 26th - Sunday, July 28th Friday: 5:30 pm — Round 1 7:30 pm — Hors d’ Oeuvres and Calcutta Saturday: 8:00 to 8:50 am — Breakfast 9:00 am to 1:30 pm — Round 2-3 Lunch will follow the 3rd Round 3:00 pm — 1 Club Competition Sunday: 8:00 to 8:50 am — Breakfast 9:00 am to 1:30 pm — Round 4-5 Lunch will follow 5th Round 2:00 pm — Member/Member Horserace Format: Five 9-hole rounds, each with a different format: Best Ball, Shamble, Scramble, Alternate Shot and Stableford Divisions: All teams will be split into divisions according to team handicap Entry Fee: $130 per player to include 45 holes of golf, tournament gift, cart fee, food and beverage plus prizes Prizes: Golf Shop credit and trophies will be awarded to the top division finishers and overall winners Open Play: Open play available upon conclusion of the event on Saturday and Sunday
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The Melee
(National vs. Deuce Challenge) Saturday, August 3rd Time: 10:00 am — Shotgun Format: Players from each Club will play 27 holes of two-man partners at 90% handicaps There will be three different 9hole formats (to be determined) Order of holes will be: National 1- 4 Deuce 6 - 9 Deuce 1 - 5 National 5 - 18 Top five or six scores from each format, per team, will be utilized to determine the winning team Winning team will retain a perpetual trophy for the year. Entry Fee: $25 per player plus applicable cart fees Register: On ForeTees or by calling The Deuce Golf Shop at 816.505.0650 or by email to Dave Shanks at Davids@thenationalgolfclub.com Defending Champions: The Deuce
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Junior Club Championship Wednesday, August 7th
Time: Tee times starting at 8:30 am at The Deuce Format: Individual Stroke Play Divisions: 9 and Under / Boys & Girls: 4 Holes 10 and 11 / Boys & Girls: 7 Holes 12 - 14 / Boys & Girls: 7 Holes 15 - 17 / Boys & Girls: 9 Holes Entry Fee: $15 per Junior Food & Beverage: A cookout is included for all participants after their round is complete. Family members are welcome to join for an additional fee. Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each division for both boys and girls. Register: Please call The National Golf Shop to register: 816.741.0634
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The Morning Belle
Wednesday, August 14th - Friday, August 16th Format: TBD Time: Wednesday — Practice Rounds Thursday — 9:00 am Shotgun Round 1 Friday — 9:00 am Shotgun Round 2 Tees: White Handicap: 100% of handicap index updated August 1st Information: This is the premier ladies’ member/guest event of the season which is sponsored by The National LGA. In addition to three rounds of golf, the event will also include:
Closest-to-the-Pin Contests Horserace Skins Chip in Pot Raffle
Register: Please contact Susie Probst for more information or to register: susieq3991@gmail.com
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Club Championship
Saturday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 23rd Time: Tee times starting at 8:00 am each day Format: Individual Stroke Play for 36 holes Divisions: Men’s Champion — Carnoustie Tees Men’s Net A Flight — Carnoustie Tees Men’s Net B Flights — Turnberry Tees (2 to 4 divisions) Men’s Senior Net — Troon Tees Ladies’ Gross — Muirfield Tees Ladies’ Net — Muirfield Tees Entry Fee: $30 per player plus applicable cart fees Prizes: Golf Shop credit will be awarded for the top places in each division as well as trophies for 1st place and runner-up Defending Champions: Men: Ben Hotaling Ladies: Trish Herzog Men’s Senior: Jerry Lamb
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The Watson Cup
Friday, October 4th - Saturday, October 5th Venues: Friday: 1:00 pm — Loch Lloyd (Alternate Shot) Saturday: 8:30 am — The Deuce (Better Ball) Sunday: 1:30 pm — The National (Singles) Format: One round of two-man teams Alternate Shot Team Play at The National; a second round of Match Play at The Deuce; and a final round of Individual Match Play at Loch Lloyd Each team will have players in the following categories: 2 Golf Professionals 6 Scratch 4 Net 4 Senior Scratch (50 or over) and 4 Senior Net (50 or over) Entry Fee: $125 which covers golf, carts, team shirts, a hat and breakfast, lunch, beer and hors d’ oeuvres on Saturday; plus breakfast and lunch on Sunday Qualifying: Winners of the 2018 and 2019 Club Championships, the 2018 and 2019 Member/Member events and the 2019 winner of The Windbrooker are pre-qualified for The Watson Cup. Qualifying dates for remaining spots will be announced.
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Little Linksters Time: 9:00 am and 10:00 am Dates: Session I June 11th, June 18th, June 25th and July 2nd Session II July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd and July 30th Ages: Junior ages of 4-7 Cost: $75 per Junior Information: The Little Linksters is available for junior golfers from the ages of 4 to 7 years old and is a great introduction to the game of golf. This program is geared to be FUN and will utilize the SNAGÂŽ system of golf to teach solid fundamentals and etiquette. Two sessions are offered with classes meeting each Tuesday for 45 minutes. Register: Email Kyle Golos at Kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com
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Wednesday Juniors Time: Class I: Class II: Class III:
8:00 am to10:00 am 9:00 am to 11:00 am 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dates: June 12th: June 26th: July 10th: July 24th:
Deuce Deuce Deuce National
June 19th: July 3rd: July 17th: July 31st:
National National National Deuce
Ages: Juniors ages 8 to 17 Entry Fee: $200 per Junior Juniors will need their own clubs Information: Our popular Wednesday morning program is back and better than ever! New learning formats and methods will help the kids develop their skills and have more fun. Register: Email Kyle Golos at Kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com
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Junior Elite Team Dates: Practice Eight Tuesday mornings between June 11th and July 30th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Matches The Junior Elite Team will compete in junior events throughout the Kansas City area Ages: Competitive Juniors 15 and under Entry Fee: $400 per Junior Information: The National Junior Elite Team is a great way to introduce your child to competitive golf. We will meet on Tuesday mornings for practice and will also have multiple events of their choosing to participate in. Each team member will also receive two (60-minute) private lessons. Register: Email Kyle Golos at Kyleg@thenationalgolfclub.com
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Parent/Junior Tournament Sunday, July 29th
Time: 1:00 pm Shotgun at The National Format: 18-Hole, 2-Person Scramble Please register through ForeTees
Price: 14 and over: $35, 13 and under: $25 Family Style Buffet is included Eligibility: Juniors must be 17 or younger
Family Golf Tournament Sunday, August 26th
Time: 3:00 pm Shotgun at The National Format: 9-Hole Scramble Please register through ForeTees Price: 14 and over: $35; 13 and under: $25 Family Style Buffet is included Eligibility: Juniors must be 17 years old or younger 28
Hole-In-Ones 2018 Mark Greim Hole #3 182 Yards 4-Hyb May 5th Bill Romines Hole #6 130 Yards Pitching Wedge May 6th Brian Johnson Hole #3 168 Yards 6-Iron August 5th
Sandy Weidt Hole #6 111 Yards 8-iron September 30th Ryan Noble Hole #6 150 Yards 8-Iron November 11th
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Private Instructional Rates Nicholas Ingram, PGA Director of Golf and David L. Shanks, PGA Head Golf Professional Half-Hour Private Lesson: $50 One-Hour Private Lesson: $80 Junior* Half-Hour Private Lesson: $30 Junior* One-Hour Private Lesson: $60 Two One-Hour Playing Lesson: $100 Three One-Hour Lesson Package: $200 Five One-Hour Lesson Package: $320
Brett Finke, PGA Golf Professional Half-Hour Lesson: $40 One-Hour Private Lesson: $60 Junior* Half-Hour Lesson: $30 Junior* One-Hour private Lesson: $45 Two-Hour Playing Lesson: $75 Three One-Hour Lessons: $150 Five One-Hour Lessons plus Playing Lessons: $240
*Junior is age 17 and under
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2018 Champions Men’s Club Champion Ben Hotaling Ladies’ Club Champion Trish Herzog Men’s Senior Club Champion Jerry Lamb The Windbrooker Paul Neuburger & Bryan Casey Member/Member Joe Huber & James Shevling Men’s Match Play Scratch Corbin Mihelic Men’s Match Play Net Tabb Reese Men’s Team Match Play Scratch Justin Ranes & Dan Kilcoyne Men’s Team Match Play Net Mark Elling & Tabb Reese Ladies’ Match Play Karen Hass
Ladies’ Team Match Play Net Michele Wolf & Chris Cali Men’s Golf Association Champion Darren Bjorn
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6415 N. National Drive Parkville, MO 64152 The Deuce Golf Shop 816.505.0650