The National Athletic Club
Now Open – Fitness, Wellness, and Performance Elevated
Welcome to the newly renovated National Athletic Club, your all-in-one destination for wellness at The National Golf Club of Kansas City. Formerly our fitness center, this completely transformed space is now a state-of-the-art training facility featuring the latest in Technogym equipment, modern design, and programming for all levels of fitness. Whether you're building strength, recovering with massage therapy, or dialing in your swing in the golf performance training zone, The National Athletic Club offers a smart, supportive, and energizing environment to help you feel and play your best.
What You'll Find Inside:
- Technogym Smart Equipment
Track your progress, personalize your workout, and train with the same technology used by elite athletes. - Dedicated Golf Performance Training Zone
Improve swing speed, flexibility, mobility, and power through golf-specific workouts developed in collaboration with our professional staff. - Group Fitness Classes
Stay motivated with weekly yoga, HIIT, and functional training classes for all levels. - Certified Personal Training
Work with expert trainers to customize your routine around your personal goals. - Massage Therapy
Relax and recover with private massage sessions to aid circulation, reduce soreness, and support performance. - Refreshed Locker Rooms
Enjoy modern, spa-like locker rooms with everything you need to reset and recharge. - Youth & Adult-Friendly Spaces
A welcoming, accessible environment for the whole family to stay active.


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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