Right to left: VP Sue Boucher, Emily Obenauf (Child Crisis Center representative), President Karen Graves
Reggie Wegman
On March 11 Oakwood Lady Niners sponsored an invitational golf tournament. The theme was “It’s All About the Shoes.” The final count is in, and our league raised $2,000 for the Child Crisis Center in Mesa. Congratulations to all our wonderful women who so generously donated to such a worthy cause.
President Karen Graves and VP Sue Boucher presented the check to Emily Obenauf at the Crisis Center. Thanks to these two fabulous ladies, who gave so much of their time and hard work organizing this event, and to the team behind the scenes who helped make this a successful day.
Before each golf game, Judy Hedding explains a rule to the group. Why is it that there are so many rules of golf, and how can we remember all of them? Judy explains in easy-to-understand terms how and when or if a penalty stroke must be taken. What is a moveable obstruction or what is an abnormal course condition? If you and your playing partners don’t agree on how to resolve a situation or if a penalty should be assessed, check with the pro at the Golf Shop after the round and adjust your score. If the situation involves whether you are entitled to relief or not, play two balls for the rest of that hole until the pro can advise which one was correct. Then adjust the score accordingly if necessary. Be sure to bring it to Judy’s attention so she can share that situation.
We have a new Director of Golf, Mark Thesing. We all wish him the best of luck here in IronOaks. When you meet him, introduce yourself and add that you are a member of the Oakwood Lady Niners.
On a sad note, Penny Quinn, one of our original Niners ladies, died on March 17, 2025. Those of you who remember Penny know that she always had a smile and tried to wear something green every day. She was very proud of her Irish heritage. She moved to the Renaissance six years ago after becoming a widow. She was the original Renaissance Lady and had many friends in our community. Penny and Dan Quinn, Van and Marilyn Dobbins, and Reggie and Jim Wegman helped start the Nine-Hole Couples Golf League in 2003.
Remember that the heat is coming and to have your water and cool towels ready to help you on the course. Do not wait until you are thirsty. Start hydrating at each hole, even the night before. Please remind your partner to do the same. It is always a good idea to bring an extra bottle of water along with you. If you start feeling lightheaded or dizzy and are sweating excessively, let your foursome know and get under some shade and slowly sip some cool liquid. Placing a cool towel around your neck and underarms can help relieve the symptoms of heat exhaustion. If your symptoms include seeing black spots and you are no longer sweating and are confused or feel like you will pass out, call 911. You may be experiencing heat stroke, which can be very dangerous. Do not hesitate to call for help. The fire department and their emergency medical response team would rather be called out than have the affected person wait it out to see if it passes. Heat stroke needs medical attention and rarely passes on its own.
Enjoy the game of golf and remember that it is a game. Be kind to your fellow golfers.