Loch Lloyd Country Club Internship Program 2013

Summary

Tom Watson Signature Design Course

Sechrest Nine Course and Synopsis on T1 Creeping

Bentgrass

Facility’s Overview

Intern Activities and Meet the Team

Climate

Kansas City and Overland Park information

Sister Properties and Ownership

Contact information and web links

Internship Program Overview

Loch Lloyd Country Club offers many opportunities for the serious Golf Course and Turf Management student. Our internship

program will offer successful candidates a unique glimpse of one of the premier golf facilities in the Midwest. We cater to an exclusive

membership and strive to provide the best possible conditions daily. Time spent at our facility will expose the intern to the many

operations that are associated with an upscale, championship golf community.

Mission Statement The Golf Course Maintenance team at Loch Lloyd Country Club is

committed to delivering world class conditions during an uncertain golf economy through the commitment to diligence, professionalism, pro-

action, and excellence. With first class amenities and a world championship caliber golf course, it is an incumbent motivation to provide

to our members and their guests only the finest of playing surfaces. Upholding the integrity of the property with respect to the environment

further solidifies Loch Lloyd Country Club as one of the finest in the United States.

Tom Watson Signature Design Course

Located twenty miles south of Kansas City and four miles from Overland Park, Kansas, Loch Lloyd Country Club is a private, Tom

Watson Signature Design eighteen hole golf course. Also there is an additional nine holes of golf; The Sechrest Nine which opened

for play in 1990. The north nine; holes six through fourteen was constructed by Medalist Golf and opened for play in July of 2010.

The middle nine; holes one through five and fifteen through eighteen was recently renovated by Landscapes Unlimited and opened

for play in June of 2012.

Equally the north nine and the middle nine were designed by Tom Watson as one of his Signature Design courses and his Chief

Engineer Robert Gibbons supervised both the construction on the north nine and the renovation on the middle nine. As of June

2012 we now have a complete eighteen hole Tom Watson Signature Design championship golf course. Found below is a bullet

point list of characteristics of the Tom Watson Signature Design.

Greens-T1 Creeping

Bentgrass

Tees-T1 Creeping

Bentgrass

Fairways-T1 Creeping

Bentgrass

Roughs-90% Kentucky

bluegrass and 10%

Perennial Ryegrass

Natives- Scottish Fine

Fescue

Tom Watson Signature Design Course Yardages and Turf Varieties

Sechrest Nine

The Sechrest Nine was designed by Donald Sechrest and opened in 1990. Due to the lack of water this summer from the drought

that the Midwest recently went through we were unable to sufficiently water the Sechrest Nine. As a result we lost more than fifty

percent of the turf on the Sechrest nine. Having said that what ensued was that we over seeded it this fall and we successfully

executed the revitalization of the Sechrest nine to an exceptional level. We also took the opportunity to select turf grass varieties

such as T1 Bentgrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Tall Fescue to better acclimate to the hot Kansas City summers. Found below is a

bullet point list of characteristics of the Sechrest Nine.

Blue Tees-3354 Yards

White Tees- 3125/3074 Yards

Gold Tees-2926 Yards

Red Tees-2728 Yards

Greens-Princeville Bentgrass/T1 Bentgrass/Poa Annua

Tees- T1 Bentgrass/Perennial Rye

Fairways- T1 Bentgrass/Perennial Rye/Poa Annua

Rough’s/Natives-Perennial rye, Tall Fescue, Kentucky

bluegrass, Poa Annua

Collectively between the Watson Course and the Sechrest Nine there are over fifty two acres of creeping bentgrass on the greens, tees, and fairways a

majority of the T1 bentgrass is predominantly on the Watson course where as the Sechrest Nine is a mix of bent, rye and poa. T-1 is the first of a new

generation of creeping bentgrass, with qualities never before seen in golf turf: ball marks divots heal rapidly, reasonable dollar spot resistance, rich green

color, makes visible gains on Poa Annua each year, great on greens, tees and fairways. The single biggest factor that sets T-1 apart is ground coverage. T-1

retains ground coverage under some incredibly tough growing conditions. Every single bent strain in T-1 was tested against Poa Annua, so much so that T-1

makes visible gains against Poa Annua each year. T-1 sets a new standard for bentgrass tiller density, providing a rich, smooth putting surf ace.

Synopsis on T1 Creeping Bentgrass

Sechrest Nine Yardages and Turf Varieties

Clubhouse Overview

In addition to the golf courses Loch Lloyd Country Club features a practice facility, tennis facility, pool, clubhouse, dining, and a fitness center. Below are few

photos and some information about the facilities.

The Country Club at Loch Lloyd is committed to our core values of building a strong sense of community while providing outstanding quality and service in a first

class resort environment.

Nowhere is that more prevalent than at the clubhouse at Loch Lloyd. The clubhouse offers a panoramic view of the lakes, waterfalls, and lush rolling contours of

the award winning golf course.

A magnificent two story fireplace enhances the formal dining room.

In addition to formal dining, the 19th Hole offers an informal setting for a casual meal or beverage.

Loch Lloyd is designed to promote a happy, healthy lifestyle. The Loch Lloyd Health Club is a state of the art facility with the latest technology in weights,

training, cardio, yoga, aerobics, as well as locker rooms with saunas, a massage suite and the Clock Tower Café.

The Loch Lloyd Swim and Tennis Center offers an exceptional array of recreational amenities for every member of the family.

The pool features a stunning waterfall and grill for dining. The pool also serves as an ideal venue for member events and private functions.

Health Club and Pool Overview

Internship Program

Loch Lloyd Country Club is located in the transition zone. Successful candidates will be exposed to managing cool season turf in

extreme climatic conditions and will see first hand a myriad of disease and weed pressures along with the cultural and IPM practices

needed to successfully maintain and manage those pressures. We are looking for interns that can begin work the 1st of June 2013

or in some cases earlier and that can work through August 2013.

The following is a list of activities that an intern will be involved in while at Loch Lloyd Country Club. Our goal is to provide as much

industry related exposure as possible. As each phase of golf course maintenance is mastered, increasing responsibilities will ensue.

In exchange, Loch Lloyd Country Club expects a fully committed, consistent, and professional effort on a daily basis. Loch Lloyd

offers interns a competitive wage along with two days off every week; lodging is provided with utilities and cable. Additional

incentives included are uniforms, discounts on meals and pro shop merchandise, along with golfing privileges.

(May Through July 2013)

Bunker maintenance:

Operation of a Toro sand pro, hand raking, and moving sand to

achieve uniform depths along with bunker edging

Greens mowing:

With Toro flex greens master walk behind mowers

Machinery operation:

Fairway and rough mowing

Introduction to height of cut strategies used through out the year

to best facilitate healthy turf under extreme climatic condition

Golf Course Service:

Changing cups, tee markers and tee service, pin sheets, and

measuring green speeds with a stimp meter

Integrated pest management:

Included but not limited to spreader and sprayer calibrations

along with fertilizer and pesticide applications and record

keeping

Mapping and monitoring successes and failures of the

implemented strategies and participation with creative problem

solving including discovering ways in which to expand upon the

current strategies employed to cope with the countless number

of complex pest challenges at a multi hole facility located in the

transition zone

(July and August 2013)

Introduction to our irrigation practices and philosophy’s:

Hand watering, syringing, operation of the irrigation system

using the satellite controller’s and rain bird cirrus freedom

handheld control, pump station operations, and night time

central irrigation control set up using rain bird cirrus software

Potential for design and installation of supplemental irrigation

Irrigation maintenance and repair

Turf equipment maintenance:

Adjust the height of cut on rotary and reel to bed knife mowers

Spend time with the head equipment manager learning the

basics of sharpening reels, bed knifes, and rotary blades

Small crew and project management:

At Loch Lloyd Country Club we are committed to the pursuit of

excellence there are many initiatives and ongoing projects to

improve the property that interns will have the chance to

experience and be involved with

Daily work log using Microsoft excel and an opportunity to do

morning line up:

There are forty one employees budgeted for the 2013 season

With such a large staff it is incumbent to strategically organize

the daily assignments and logistics for line staff

We accomplish this through vehicles such as the daily work log

we construct a plan a day in advance as to what needs to be

accomplished the following day Interns will gain exposure as to

how we achieve this

Meet

the

Team

Latitude=39.1N Longitude=94.4W Elevation=742 feet

Average Annual Precipitation 36.1 inches Average Annual Snow fall 18.9 inches

Kansas City Climate

*Data Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Commerce | National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration | NOAA Research

Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City:

The largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the predominant city of a metropolitan area of more than two million people spanning the Missouri–Kansas border

The population estimate was 463,202 with a metro area of 2.1 million

Kansas City was founded in 1838 as the Town of Kansas at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers and was incorporated in its present form in 1850

The city is well known for its contributions to the musical styles of jazz and blues as well as to cuisine, notably Kansas City-style barbecue. In March 2012, downtown Kansas City was selected as one of America's best downtowns by Forbes magazine for its rich culture in arts, numerous fountains, upscale shopping and various local cuisine – most notably barbecue

*Data courtesy of Wikipedia

Sister Properties

Sporting Kansas City:

Is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas

The club is a member of the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer. The club is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception

The club won both the MLS Cup and the MLS Supporters' Shield in 2000, and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2004 and 2012

The National Golf Club of Kansas City:

Is a private Tom Watson Signature Design golf course and has been recognized as a Top 100 course by Golf Digest and the community as a whole was recognized as a Top 100 Golf Community in the Country by Travel +Leisure Golf Magazine for four consecutive years

Nestled into the rolling hills of Parkville, Mo, The National features stunning elevation changes, lush fairways and pristine greens providing a fair test of golf for all levels of play

The Deuce at the National:

Offers an affordable opportunity for private membership and features what many consider the most fun golf course in Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park:

Is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas. Located in Johnson County, it is the largest suburb in

the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, and is located adjacent to Olathe, Lenexa, Prairie Village and Leawood

As of the 2010 census, the city population was 173,372

Overland Park has consistently ranked in the top 10 of CNN/Money and Money magazine's 100 Best Cities to live in

the United States. Also in 2010, Money Magazine rated Overland Park, Kansas, the 7th best city to live in the United

States

*Data courtesy of Wikipedia

Ownership

FiveStar Lifestyles and Sporting KC both are owned by long standing business partners; Neal Patterson and Cliff Illig.

*Neal L. Patterson (born December 1949) is CEO of Cerner Corporation, a Kansas City-;based medical software corporation. In April 2010, Forbes magazine named Patterson fourth on their

annual list of "America's Best-Performing Bosses" based on a formula for calculating which executives delivered the best shareholder value relative to their total compensation. Factors included

stock performance relative to industry peers over the past six years, annualized stock performance during the leader's total tenure and performance relative to the S&P 500 over that time, and total

compensation over the past six years. **Cliff Illig is vice chairman and co-founder of Cerner Corporation. Under Illig’s leadership, Cerner set a standard for the use of enterprise-wide technology to

achieve seamless communication and information sharing throughout the organization.

(*as taken from Wikipedia) (**as taken from Cerner)

For the best and most opportune learning experience,

Please email:

Contact Information

For the best and most opportune learning experience,

Please email:

Mark Button

(816) 322-3730 office

(816) 509-3383 cell

(816) 322-9942 fax

markb@fivestarlifestyles.com

200 West Loch Lloyd Parkway

Village of Loch Lloyd, MO 64102

Web Links

For more information on Loch Lloyd Country Club visit: www.lochlloyd.com or http://youtu.be/CXjrRoc8ig