Our Story - The National Golf Club of Kansas City
The National Golf Club of Kansas City is rich in tradition, yet far from being old school.
Activities
Club Events | Whether you're part of an active family or you're a busy professional with a passion for sports and social activities, we provide facilities and features to meet all your needs. With exceptional programming, business and social events, Members build lifelong relationships and develop a network of connections that lead to personal fulfillment and invaluable family memories.
Tournaments | Join your fellow Members for fun and competitive Club-hosted Tournaments. This is Club spirit at its finest.
Networking | Build your network of business and social connections at our special Member events. Our Members include local professionals, civic and community leaders and other influential people to enhance your circle of friends.
Kids and Family | We offer programs for kids of all ages and their families. From tennis and golf leagues to special dining events and fun activities, we have something for every Member of your family.
Enriching Programs | Our programs are designed to enrich your life with cultural, educational and business-oriented events to match your interests. Enjoy guest speakers, professional seminars, and special Member clubs and events.
Holidays | We enjoy celebrating holidays at the Club. Watch our calendar for special traditions and events, as well as holiday dining features. We're also ready to help you host the perfect party with catering for any occasion.
Dean Lytton
General Manager
Serving since 2023
About Dean
Dean joined The National & Deuce Golf Clubs of Kansas City as the new General Manager in November 2023.
Dean is a Kansas City area native and an industry veteran with over 23 years of experience in golf, country club, and hospitality operations. Dean’s experience includes being Chief Operating Officer and General Manager at Lake Quivira Country Club and 18 years with KemperSports management. During his time with KemperSports, Dean served as General Manager at Falcon Ridge Golf Course in Lenexa, Kansas, General Manager at Harborside International Golf Course in Chicago, Illinois, and Vice President of Operations with oversight over multiple courses throughout the Great Lake region.
Dean resides in Shawnee, Kansas, with his wife, Hether. He enjoys all things KC sports-related and spending time with his family, including Ryan and Adison, both local college students, and his son Daniel, a high school teacher in Gainesville, Florida.
Nic Ingram, PGA
Club Manager
Serving since 2013
816-741-0634
About Nic
Nic joined The National Golf Club first serving as Head Golf Professional from 2013-2015, progressed to Director of Golf from 2016 – 2023, and is now in his current role as Club Manager. He is originally from northern Michigan, where he completed the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State University and has been a Class A PGA Professional since 2008. Throughout Nic’s career, he has spent time in northern New Jersey at Hamilton Farm Golf Club as well as Naples, Florida at Naples Grande Golf Club and The Club at Mediterra. As a member of the Midwest Section PGA, Nic has honorably been awarded Golf Professional of The Year in 2023, the Patriot Award in 2021, and the Merchandiser of the Year – Private in 2017. Nic resides in Riverside, Missouri with his wife, LaNette, and their three sons, Anderson, Cohen, and Morgan.
Chris Bell
Director of Membership
Serving since 2022
816-839-5494
About Chris
Chris was born and raised in a small town called Shotts 30 minutes south of St Andrews in Scotland, UK. His introduction to the game of golf started at the age of 13. After 3 years of practice, he became a scratch player and was called to play for the Scottish national team. Chris had the opportunity to come to the USA in 2011 to play college golf at Odessa College in Odessa, TX. After college he turned professional in 2013 working at 2 country clubs as an assistant professional and playing the North Texas PGA/Adams Tour. Alongside his golf career over the last few years Chris was selling safety equipment/first aid in the west Texas oilfield, before moving to Kansas City in late March 2022.
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