Vic Russelavage
MOGA’s 400-plus members are delighted to welcome Mark Thesing as our new Director of Golf. With his extensive background in golf course management and his qualifications as a PGA professional, Mark is poised to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our esteemed golf facilities.
The appointment of Mark Thesing marks an exciting new chapter for golf at Oakwood. Under his leadership, we anticipate improvements in course design, member services, and overall engagement. His passion for the sport and dedication to continuous improvement promise to elevate our golfing community to new heights.
Welcome, Mark Thesing! We are thrilled to have you as part of our team, and we look forward to a vibrant and successful future for golf at Oakwood.
Bud Hewitt, 2025 Presidents Cup Champion
Played over several weeks, the MOGA Presidents Cup event saw Bud Hewitt emerge as the winner in a playoff with Bob Love. Bud has previously won the MOGA Super Senior Championship and has shot his age at least seven times. Congratulations, Bud!
Club Championship 2025
This much-anticipated event is played in three rounds, and just like the pros, players post their gross scores. Club Champion (again) is Bruce Pape, Senior Champion is Doug Stodgel (again), and Super Senior Champion is John Kirkpatrick. Congratulations, gents! You broke a lot of golfers’ hearts!
Help Wanted
MOGA exists because of volunteers from within the membership. The board of directors currently is seeking volunteers to fill the following positions: Publicity Chairman, Assistant Tournament Director, and Assistant Webmaster. Contact Vic Russelavage at [email protected].
May Events (all on Thursdays):
May 1: Oakwood Shootout, Low Net
May 8: Team Best 2 Nets (record the two lowest net scores)
May 15: Individual Best Net
May 22: Pick a Partner, Best Ball
May 29: Team 1, 2, 3. Team uses one score for par 3s, two scores for par 4s, and three scores for par 5s.