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Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021
From the board president & General Manager:
looking back, looking forward:
where are we
In August 2019, the Club completed a Member projects such as new furniture for the pool area
Survey which told us a lot about how Members and new mats for the driving range along with
perceived the Club’s services and facilities. The the addition of new services such as expanded
survey reflected a desire for a number of capi- services at the Wave Café and a new App for
tal improvements such as more tennis facilities, Club members.
covered golf hitting bays, expanded pool design The impact of COVID-19 and its accompany-
and space for youth activities ing uncertainty is still with us. Nevertheless
to name a few. In 2019, the Club the Board and Management are preparing the
also conducted a survey of our 2021-2022 FY budget on the assumption that
capital maintenance needs and the Club’s operations this coming year will more
using a program called Facil- likely reflect pre-COVID operations. The Board
ity Dude, identified significant anticipates undertaking the much needed bun-
deferred capital maintenance ker renovation project originally planned for
Liz Lacy issues. FY 2020-2021 in FY 2021-2022. The Board also
Board President
The next step for the Club was believes that it is prudent and time to re-engage
to translate the results of these in strategic planning for future capital invest-
surveys into improved Club op- ment in the needs and wants of the Club and
erations, strategic planning and its members. The Board and Management are
capital investment. In adopting taking a comprehensive view that is considering
the 2019-2020 FY budget, the the Club’s various capital items as interrelated
Board approved an increase parts of our campus and facilities rather than
in the capital fee for the first disconnected, stand-alone items for purposes of
Chris Welles
Chief Operating Officer
time since it was introduced planning.
in 2000. In January 2020, the To assist this process, the Board has authorized
Strategic Planning Commit- Management to contract with a national orga-
tee and Management embarked on creating a nization to provide this comprehensive review.
WOCC 2025 capital improvement plan. The group selected will be guided by the 2019
Then in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic Member and capital maintenance surveys as
arrived, virtually closing the Club and eliminat- well as additional Member and Management in-
ing most services and facilities for a time. CDC put and information regarding the Club’s capac-
and State regulations and guidelines gradually ity. While it is too early to identify a completion
allowed the Club to return to most pre-pan- date for this comprehensive review, the Board
demic operations. During that time the Board is hopeful that the process can be completed
and Management adopted a very conservative early in 2022.
approach to expenditures in FY 2019-2020 and As we move ahead, Management and the Board
FY 2020-2021. Capital planning for the Club will continue to use this column as well as other
was placed on hiatus for these 18 months due means of communication to keep members
to the uncertainties facing the Club. We saw the informed, and we will continue to receive Mem-
loss of much of our banquet and event revenue, ber input and feedback. We particularly encour-
but we also experienced a significant increase in age Members to use the new member feedback
the use of Club facilities as well as a significant email talk2us@willowoakscc.org.
increase in applications for new memberships.
As we opened up, we faced the challenge of
fully staffing the Club and staff compensation.
Despite these challenges and uncertainties, we
were able to complete a few significant capital
Contents Willow Oaks Club News • September/October 2021
Oak Grill
Chicken Nights����������������������������������������������������������������������������2
Upcoming Events
Masked Ball & Wine Dinner.................................................... 3
6 Labor Day Celebrations........................................................... 4
Youth Events................................................................................ 6
Community
New Members������������������������������������������������������������������������������8
Club Anniversaries................................................................... 10
Member Spotlight..................................................................... 12
9 4th of July Photos���������������������������������������������������������������������14
Golf
Junior Golf����������������������������������������������������������������������������������19
Fall Golf Events������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
Ladies' 9-Hole News�������������������������������������������������������������� 22
LGA News����������������������������������������������������������������������������������24
26 Tennis
Tip From the Pro���������������������������������������������������������������������29
Battle of the Decades Tennis Social��������������������������������30
And the Winners Are��������������������������������������������������������������31
Fitness
Waves Wrap Up����������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
32 Fitness Events...........................................................................34
Youth Fitness���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35
Sept & August Calendars����������������������������������������������������36
Statement of Mission
To create a welcoming Club community where friends and
families build lifelong relationships and enjoyable experiences.
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 1
OAK GRILL • eat & drink
Reservations: 804-272-1451
Chicken Nights
Wednesday Nights
Every Wednesday night, enjoy the Club’s famous chicken. Take
a break from the family routine and treat yourself. In addition to
our delicious fried and baked chicken, the buffet features a third
entrée and soup each Wednesday.
Share the experience with friends and family! It’s a great way to
relax and enjoy one of the many services Willow Oaks has to offer.
The cost is $15 (plus tax) for adults and $8 (plus tax) for children
Oak Grill ages 4-12. Ages 3 and under are free.
september
reservations:
804-272-1451 Sept 1
Soup: Summer Vegetable Soup
lunch: Entrée: Vegan Curried Jackfruit and Chickpeas
Tuesday-Saturday Sept 8
11:30am to 5pm Soup: Crab & Corn Chowder
Entrée: Pork Barbecue
Sunday
Sept 15
11:30am to 5pm
Soup: Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato
dinner: Entrée: Beef Stroganoff
Tuesday-Sunday Sept 22
5pm to 9pm Soup: Cajun Oyster Stew
Entrée: Shrimp & Andouille Jambalaya
Friday
5pm to 10pm Sept 29
Soup: Creamy Carrot & Ginger
after oct 17 Entrée: Beer Battered Cod
dinner:
october
Tuesday-Saturday Oct 6
5pm to 9pm Soup: Curry, Chicken & Apple
Entrée: Classic Meatloaf with Gravy
Friday
Oct 13
5pm to 10pm
Soup: Beef & Vegetable
Entrée: Vegetable Lasagna
Oct 20
Soup: Creamy Mushroom
Entrée: Chicken Pot Pie
Oct 27
Soup: Pumpkin Bisque
Entrée: Pork Ragu over Creamy Polenta
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OAK GRILL • eat & drink
Reservations: 804-272-1451
Prime Rib in The Oak Grill
September 11 & October 9
Join us on the second Saturday each month for this club classic, complimented by a
delicious hot baked potato and vegetable du jour. Enjoy!
$24 for King Cut (12 to 14 oz)
$21 for Queen Cut (8 to 10 oz)
*Don’t forget, you can enjoy your own bottle of wine on Saturday nights with no corkage fee.
Masked Ball & Wine Dinner
featuring St. Francis Winery
Thursday, October 28
6pm Cocktails, Dinner 6:45pm
$90 per person
Reservations open online September 28
Our fall wine dinner with an air of mystery. The ball
begins with cocktails followed by a decadent four
course meal paired with wines from St. Francis Win-
ery. The revelry continues after desert where diners
can choose to reveal themselves or remain behind
their masks. Members are encouraged to participate
in the theme by dressing for the masquerade-black tie
or cocktail attire, masks optional.
Due to the complexity of the menu, please specify
all food allergies and dietary needs within your party
when making your reservation. Tables are limited to
six people per table.
Kids Club is open until 10pm; cost is $12.95 and
includes dinner.
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 3
THE CLUB • upcoming events Pool side Party Noon - 3pm Celebrate the last days of summer with friends, family and fellow members by the pool. Member sign bar. Wave Cafe will also be available. no reservations required Festivities include: DJ, games and giant water slide. COOKOUT 11:30am - 2:30pm Adults $13; children 4-12 $9; children ages 3 and under are free Menu: Build Your Own Gyro with Shrimp, Chicken & Summer Vegetables | Grilled Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions | Loaded Potato Salad | Icebox Cole Slaw | Fresh Fried Potato Chips | Watermelon | Chocolate Chip Cookies and Dessert Bars labor day Monday, september 6 4 • September/October 2021 www.willowoakscc.org
patio Party 5 - 7:30pm
Sit back, relax and revel in the joys of summer. Our culinary team has cooked up
a feast of delicious items worthy of this celebration. Dine on the patio or indoors.
Adults $26; Children 4-12 $13
Children ages 3 and under are free
reservations required online
Menu: Grilled Chuck Steak with Burnt Orange Romesco | Crustacean Paella | Piri
Piri Chicken | Greek Potatoes | Broccolini with Country Olives &
Roasted Tomatoes | Grilled Caesar Salad | Cucumber & Watermelon Salad |
Bananas Foster Cheesecake | Summer Berry Shortcake | Chocolate Peanut
Butter Mousse Parfait
The Clubhouse,
Oak Grill & The
Rocks will close at
5:00pm on Sept 6
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 5
THE CLUB • upcoming events
Board game night
Thursday, September 23 | 6 - 8:30pm
Ages: 9-12
$20 (plus tax) per child
Dinner & Ice Cream Sundae Bar • Guests welcome
Kids will rotate through classic board games like Uno, Mo-
nopoly, Clue and more! An ice cream sundae bar will close
out this fun filled night. Space is limited.
Kids Club will also be open for children 8 and under.
Make your reservation online by September 20
Parent’s Night Out!
Kids Club
The Club has you covered.
The events on this page allow you to drop
reservations off your kids and then enjoy an evening on
required: property or head out on the town. Either way,
sign up online you’ll know your kids are having a blast!
limited to 8 children
at a time
mornings:
Monday-Friday
8am to 1pm
Saturday
8am to 12pm
$5 per hour
1 child
$9 per hour
2 children
$12 per hour
3+ children
hayride & bonfire
Friday, October 22 | Ages 11 - 15
evenings:
Thursday & Friday
6 - 9pm
5pm to 9pm $30 per child
$12.95 per child and Grab your friends and join us for a fun filled fall evening. After din-
ner, bundle up for a hayride through the golf course to the river. Once
includes dinner
there they will enjoy music and games by the fire as well as s'mores,
apple cider and hot chocolate.
Register online by October 18 - Space is limited.
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THE CLUB • upcoming events
kids halloween party
Sunday, October 24 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
$20 per person ages 4 and up
Calling all Superheroes! There is a gathering of super humans happening
at Willow Oaks. Put on your capes and masks and fly on over to the Club
to show off your extraordinary abilities on the dance floor, use your skills
to create a craft, hop on a crime fighting hayride and enjoy a super sized
spread to refuel from saving the world.
Reservations open online September 24.
Incredible Hulk Punch - Groot's Garden Salad with Dressings - Pe-
ter Parker Pepperoni & Plain Pizzas - Popcorn Chicken Bites - Ms.
Marvel Mac & Cheese - Superman Sliders – Tater Tots - Steamed
Vegetables - Fruit Salad - Superhero Sweets & Treats
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 7
COMMUNITY • member focus
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Matt & Susan Aprahamian
Matt, Susan, Jack (23), Charlie (21) and Sophie (17) are so
excited to become members of Willow Oaks. As a family of
tennis players, they are ready to take to the links for a little
more of a slower pace in these advancing years! Matt founded
and helps lead Monument Consulting, and Susan has started
a philanthropic business in partnership with the American
Cancer Society called Wish for More Birthdays. The kids all
attend(ed) Trinity Episcopal School. Jack went on to play tennis
at Randolph Macon (Class of 2020), Charlie is a rising Junior
at U of R and Sophie is entering her Senior year at Trinity. The
Aprahamian’s are all looking forward to being with their many
friends at Willow Oaks while meeting many more of you!
Cary & Yevonne Chandler
Hello, from the Chandler family. They moved back to Richmond
in 2017 after living in Washington DC, Atlanta and Winston
Salem. Cary and Yevonne both grew up in the Richmond area
and went to the University of Virginia. They are thrilled to be
back closer to family (and Charlottesville)! Cary and Yevonne
have two children, Bennett (6) who just finished his kindergarten
year at St. Michael’s, and Evelyn (3) who attends Central
Montessori School. They also have a 10-month-old black lab
puppy named Pepper. The Chandlers are looking forward to
pool fun, becoming involved in the golf and tennis programs and
meeting new friends.
Kerry & Matt Grey
Kerry and Matt are very excited to join Willow Oaks and are
grateful for the experiences they have had at the Club so far.
Kerry recently started a new position as Major Gifts Officer
at World Pediatric Project after 26 years of practicing law,
most recently with Altria. Matt is an attorney with Truist Bank,
supporting its national consumer finance business. Both are
looking forward to tennis, the fitness center and the pool. In
addition, Matt hopes to play more golf. Kerry and Matt live in
Ginter Park with their two dogs. When not at Willow Oaks, they
enjoy traveling, cooking and wine.
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Nimisha Parikh and Aaron Montgomery
The Montgomery Family (Diya, Nimisha, and Aaron) is thrilled to
be joining Willow Oaks and look forward to spending time with
other members and their families. Aaron is a startup executive,
speaker and author. Nimisha is an innovation and strategy
consultant. Diya will be starting pre-K at Collegiate this fall. They
live in Reed’s Landing near Bon Air and hope to see you soon in
and around the Club.
Crawford & Delphine Nelson
Crawford, Delphine, Eloise (4) and Remy (18 mo) are thrilled to
join Willow Oaks. They moved from Chicago earlier this year to
be closer to family. Crawford is originally from Winston-Salem
and Delphine is from Baltimore. Crawford leads the central
and south sales teams at a digital advertising firm. He is an
avid UNC Chapel Hill fan, where he graduated with a degree
in public health. He is looking forward to working on his golf
game. Delphine is a pediatric nephrologist at VCU and is looking
forward to re-learning the game of tennis. Their daughter Eloise
will be starting Pre-K at First Presbyterian Preschool in the fall.
She is very excited to start school and loves to swim, dance,
run and play! Remy loves to try and keep up with his sister, give
high fives, cuddle and eat. They look forward to meeting other
families in the Willow Oaks community.
Morgan & Manish Patel
Manish, Morgan and Jules Patel relocated to Richmond from
Northern Virginia last summer. Manish grew up in Rhode Island
and is a Notre Dame graduate (undergrad and MBA). He works
for the Federal Government and lived in NoVA nearly 20 years.
Morgan grew up in Midlothian. She is a graduate of VT and
Harvard. She works with her family's real estate development
company. The Patel's live in Windsor Farms. Since joining, their
son, Jules (age 2½), is working his way through the kid's menu
at the Wave Café. Manish is looking forward to pickle ball and
poolside beers. Morgan hasn't played much golf since Jules was
born, but she is ready to get back to it!
Continued on pg. 11
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20 years
1 year
Anne Patten Matt & Anna Besse
Barry & Melissa Bui
15
Thomas & Cathleen Burke
Cynthia Cunningham
September/October Joseph & Blair Delli Santi
Melissa & Patrick Forrester
Club Eden & Brian Fowler
John Hessian & Amy Ford
years Anniversaries Paige & Michael Holbert
William Hunt & Maliha Nowrouz
Gerald & Brenda Augst Willow Oaks thanks the following Matt & Shannon Macey
Joseph & Catherine Bugg families for their commitment Jessica & Randy Marcus
Dennis & Lisa Craig to building lifelong friendships Adam & Jennifer Netherland
David & Diana Beran and memories at the Club. Katherine & Davis Rennolds
Randy & Donna Ellis Scott & Georgia Seely
Forrest & Betsy Eudailey We look forward to Anne Austin & Paul Strader
Charlie Diradour & Ann Ritter many more. Craig & Emily Toalson
Lee & Brooke Anne Hunter Alden Weichel
Earl & Robin Jackson Kyle & Randee Weingart
5
Bill & Katherine Kelly
Jamie & Jeremy Noble
Jack & Kris Risendal
Pam Schutz & John Mann
Hank & Carol Selman
years
Natalie & James Dunton
Valerie & Matt Hedley
Helen Konrad
Jen & John Kostyniuk
In Memorium
We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of a Willow Oaks family member. The
Willow Oaks staff would like to offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to his
family and friends.
Shirley Joel Anne Davis
joined in 2001 joined in 1985
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Continued from pg. 13
Brian & Jayne Shaw
Brian and Jayne moved to Richmond 13 years ago from
Lexington, VA, and live in the Fan. Jayne just retired from
the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts after 11 years in fundraising
— before that she worked at VCU School of the Arts, Hollins
University and Washington and Lee University. Brian is set to
retire from the World Pediatric Project this fall, after serving
in a number of positions of senior university leadership at
Washington and Lee, VCU and as President of the George
C. Marshall Foundation. They have six children and nine
grandchildren.
Stephen & Kelly Spraker
Stephen, Kelly, Talbot (16) and Charlie (14) are excited to join
Willow Oaks and spend time with many of their friends who are
members of the Club. Stephen is a graduate of Collegiate School
and Hampden-Sydney College. He is Vice President, Investments
at Raymond James. Kelly is a graduate of St. Catherine's School
and James Madison University. She is the Events Director
for Marketing and Communications at the Virginia Economic
Development Partnership. Talbot will be in the 11th grade at
Collegiate this fall, and Charlie is going into 8th grade. The
Sprakers look forward to participating in all of the activities at
the Club!
Club Orientation
Thursday, November 18
6pm
If you are new to the Club or need a refresher on all
of the offerings at Willow Oaks, please join us for
Club Orientation. The evening is a fantastic introduc-
tion to each facility, general overview of rules and
policies and a chance to meet other members. There
is no cost to attend. Attendees are also entered into
a drawing for a gift card towards goods and services.
Please contact Stephanie Taylor, Membership Coor-
dinator, at staylor@willowoakscc.org or 804-272-1451
x107.
Some of our newest members enjoying
orientation in August.
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 11COMMUNITY • member focus
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
MOLLY BLANCHARD
From time to time, we like to highlight members on this team over the years are super meaningful
who stand out in the Willow Oaks community. to me. We don't always see each other that much
Molly Blanchard is a bright star with a big future during the school year which makes the start of
in swimming ahead of her. She is the daughter the season so great to look forward to, and we
of David and Kelly Blanchard, who joined Willow always pick up right where we left off. I love the
Oaks in 2012. Molly is a rising junior at Veritas team spirit and of course swimming late at night
where she swims competitively with her sister and outside with your friends cheering for you is
Ann-Cason. so much fun.
How many years have you been swimming for What words of wisdom do you have for young
Willow Oaks? swimmers?
> > I started swimming for Willow Oaks the > > My Poseidon coach has taught me that fun
summer that I turned 8. This was my 8th year on swimming is fast swimming. Cheer for your team-
the team! mates, always give your all and don't forget to
finish with two hands on breaststroke and but-
You swim competitively year round; what is dif- terfly!
ferent about being part of the Willow Oaks Swim
Team? How many RMAL league records have you
broken?
> > Willow Oaks summer swim is all about fun.
I have fun with my year round team as well, but > > I'm not sure how many in total! Ask Morgan!?
this environment and the coaches make sure the I believe I broke 8 this summer.
kids are always smiling. The friendships I've made
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Do you have any highlights of your swimming those who encourage me and remind me of my
career to this point that you would like to goals.
share? Are you thinking of swimming in college? If so,
> > One highlight would definitely be finishing what schools?
first in the 200 backstroke at our national swim > > Yes! I've been going through the recruit-
meet when I was 12 years old. Most of my other ing process this summer which is very exciting
highlights are moments when I'm relaxed and and overwhelming all at once. My top choices
having fun with my teammates. The times when are currently UCLA, CAL Berkeley, University
I can forget about the pressure are often the of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, UVA and
times when I swim the best. The relationship Arizona State
I have with Coach Morgan is also a true high- Tell us what you like to do at the Club when
light of my swimming career. She has become you aren’t swimming?
a friend, and she's the person who can get me
out of a funk the fastest! > >When I'm not in the pool, you can find me
in the gym with my family or at Chicken Night
Do you have any goals for yourself that you are drinking a Shirley Temple!
working toward? How do you meet your goals?
Keep an eye out for Molly around the Club. To
> > My coach works with me to set goals every see Molly's records for this season as well as
season. Some goals are as small as focusing on highlights from the Waves, turn to page 32.
technique, like when my hand enters the water.
A larger, long term goal is to participate in the
2024 Olympic Trials. Working toward my goals
is often just about committing to work hard in
practice every day and surrounding myself with
TALK2US: HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?
Did you know that there is an open line of communication to provide feedback
about the Club? Your Club's leadership wants your voice heard so that Willow
Oaks can improve. Send comments, praise, suggestions, feedback, etc. to
talk2us@willowoakscc.org or click the logo (pictured right) located on the
member home page of the Club's website. Here are some things that we have already heard:
>> Does the app have a clear listing of hours? The Club is working on adding a link in the app
that lists club hours by department and phone numbers.
>> Coleman and his team are doing a fantastic job at the Wave Café and we love the menu
change midsummer. Is it possible to add more grab-and-go items like what was offered in
the spring for golfers? In the longterm, the Club is looking at ways to add space to that area
in order to be able to offer quick food items throughout the year. The Wave Café will be
open through October offering more prepared items once the pool closes for the season.
In the meantime, golfers can call the Wave directly (804-228-4148) and place an order for
pick up at the window next to #10 tee. It is best to call from the #9 tee box to ensure food is
ready at the turn.
>> The pool furniture is beautiful and the staff in that area continues to do a great job. Is
there a way to enable poolside food service? We agree with your thought on the service
model and had hoped to offer poolside food service this year. With staff challenges, it was
hard to achieve but we hope that next season we are further down that road.
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Fourth of July Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 15
GOLF • on the fringe
Pro Shop: 804-272-1455
Golf
Monday
Closed
managing armyworms on fall
Tuesday-Sunday lawns
7am to 7pm
Eric Frazier, CGCS, Director of Agronomy
tee times: As fall arrives, so does great golf weather, fall turf maintenance and leaves.
online only, During September and early October, our team is busy preparing the golf
course for the fall and winter seasons. Pre-emergent weed applications,
one week in advance
greens aeration and fall fertilization are just a few of the steps taken to en-
lessons: sure our turf is performing at its peak. As we all continue to spend time
rwhite focusing on home projects, remember that fall is the time of year to prepare
your cool season lawn for the upcoming season. Virginia Cooperative Exten-
spatterson sion has some great resources to help guarantee success.
hbrink This fall the Mid-Atlantic is experiencing an influx of Fall Army Worms (FAW),
gthouron the worst in several years. These pests can cause damage in all turf areas, but
newly sodded areas can be particularly damaged. The Richmond region has
@willowoakscc.org seen several areas affected by FAW. Here at Willow Oaks we have identified
carts: FAW damage and made applications to control the pest. Below is an article
from the Virginia Cooperative Extension that provides great information
$20
about these pests including some pictures highlighting damage and how to
guests: identify the worm and moth. As with fall lawn care information, Virginia Co-
$65 operative Extension website is a great tool for all things lawn care.
Managing Fall Armyworms on Lawns
Introduction
golf pro shop:
As its name implies, the fall armyworm is pretty predictable in terms of the
804-272-1455 timing of its appearance. Although the levels of pressure from this pest var-
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Pro Shop: 804-272-1455
ies from year to year, it is anticipated that fall significant armyworm pressure in progress. As
armyworm pressure peaks from mid-August to the worm progresses in development, it will ul-
mid-September. timately be a moth as an adult, and it will mate
Identification and damage incited by the pest and lay eggs. Long time turfgrass managers in
There are several caterpillars that attack lawns the mid-Atlantic know to listen for reports of
and ornamentals in Virginia lawns over the pri- fall armyworm activity from their North Carolina
mary growing season, and there is a distinction colleagues because that is a sure sign that pest
between the fall armyworm (Spodoptera fru- pressure is heading north. The fall armyworm
giperda) and the “common” armyworm (Pseu- is particularly problematic while feeding on the
daletia unipuncta). The common armyworm is foliage of cool-season grasses because of the
found pretty much anywhere east of the Rocky environmental stress these plants are under in
Mountains and its cold tolerance allows this in- late summer. However, when present in large
sect to persist essentially year-round in Virginia. numbers (which is quite often the case) they
However, for Virginia’s turfgrasses the most can even cause appreciable damage on even
predictable and problematic caterpillar on an the fastest growing grasses such as bermu-
annual basis is the fall armyworm, a caterpillar dagrass (Figure 2). When these caterpillars are
with a particular identification characteristic of present in large numbers, the turfgrass literally
an inverted “Y” on its head (Figure 1). appears to be moving as these insect pests for-
age their way across the turfgrass, consuming
The lack of cold tolerance of the fall armyworm the leaves of the turf as they move. Hence, the
means it is introduced annually into the region common name that suggests an army is on the
by its adult form (a moth) that migrates from move.
the south, mating and laying eggs along the
way. Both species have the potential for two- Why do these pests occur?
three generations per year in Virginia. Each has Like a lot of grasses, weeds, and disease organ-
chewing mouthparts, and feeding takes place isms, the promotion of vegetative growth from
on above ground foliage almost non-stop dur- turfgrasses, grain crops, pastures etc. following
ing the day. Watch for lots of bird feeding activ- late summer rains seems to be strongly cor-
ity during the day as a clue that you might have related with the emergence of large numbers
of very hungry fall armyworm larvae that will
have one last feeding frenzy prior to cooler fall
and winter temperatures. In many cases, where
only minimal foliage thinning has occurred, fall
armyworm damage on cool-season grasses can
be remediated with standard recommended
fall fertility programs. However, if the damage
is extreme (as seen in Figure 3) and recovery
is limited, fall renovation or reseeding might be
required. There are no turfgrass cultivars that
are ‘resistant’ to fall armyworm damage, but
be sure to use the opportunity for reseeding to
introduce superior varieties that you will find on
the annually updated Virginia Turfgrass Variety
Recommendation List that you can find on the
VCE publication resources website (https://re-
sources.ext.vt.edu/). While fall armyworms rare-
ly are a serious issue on warm-season grasses
in Virginia, Figure 2 shows that their thinning of
figure 1: Fall armyworms can be identified by specific even bermudagrass turf can be quite severe un-
banding and spotting of their bodies and the der the right conditions. If this damage happens
inverted "Y" on their head.
Continued on pg. 18
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managing armyworms on fall lawns
Continued from pg. 17
when there is still enough growing season Caterpillars that are eating the food-making
for warm-season turfgrass recovery, chemical machinery of the plants (i.e. the leaves) are se-
riously reducing root development and reduc-
ing establishment success.
Control options
If damage is minimal, it is likely that you will
have full recovery of the turfgrass and in most
cases applications of insecticides are not war-
ranted. However, as indicated above, their
damage can be quick and severe when present
in large numbers, so having a plan for control
is often warranted. Since the pest is feeding
above ground, surface applications of labeled
insecticides are standard (i.e. apply the prod-
uct where the pest is feeding on the above
ground plant parts). Lawn care operators are
usually well aware of fall armyworm activity in
figure 2: The brown bermudagrass turf on this sports your area and will likely have specialized con-
field has been damaged by fall armyworms feeding trol products available per your request. If you
on the leaves. are considering applying an insecticide to your
lawn for pest management, please consult the
Virginia Cooperative Extension Pest Manage-
treatments are typically not required; however, ment Guide for the latest in product and con-
outbreaks of fall armyworms later into the fall trol recommendations.
are of concern because these plants are trying
to photosynthesize and store as much food Summary
as possible for the coming winter dormancy The fall armyworm is a fairly easy pest to con-
period. One situation where fall armyworm trol. Its appearance is quite predictable and
damage is of concern regardless of warm- or very often does not require insecticide ap-
cool-season grasses is for newly installed sods. plications on your turfgrasses. However, when
present in large numbers and actively feeding,
the damage to the turfgrass can be severe,
so be prepared to identify and treat this pest
when needed.
In search of further information?
There are many other publications on how to
grow a healthy, environmentally responsible
lawn that can be found under the Lawn and
Garden tab on the Virginia Cooperative Exten-
sion website.
Enjoy the fall, and I look forward to seeing ev-
eryone around the club.
figure 3: When present in large numbers, fall army-
worms can defoliate lawns, especially cool-season
lawns like this one with tall fescue.
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OPERATION 36® Junior Academy
Full Members Ages 6-13
September 8 - October 24
The Willow Oaks Junior Academy uses the Operation
36® framework to structure the program. It consists
of Coaching, Playing and Training programs and is
designed to teach golfers to play the game from a hole
out perspective. Each golfer will be issued a profile
in the Operation 36® Mobile App to track progress
through a 6 level curriculum that is designed to set
appropriate objectives and challenge each student
towards shooting par or better (score of 36) for 9
holes. Open to Full members ages 6-13. Contact the
Golf Shop to learn more about Operation 36® and to
sign up.
> > ACADEMY CLASSES learn the game ACADEMY CLASS SCHEDULE
Juniors will learn the game in a weekly group class where our
coaches will progress students through the 6 level Operation WEDNESDAY SUNDAY
36® curriculum. 4 - 5pm 11am - 12pm
ages 6-9 ages 6-9
> > OPERATION 36® MATCHES test your skills
The Operation 36® Matches challenge golfers to shoot the score 5:15 - 6:15pm 12:15 - 1:15pm
of 36 for 9 holes from 6 different yardage divisions on the ages 10-13 ages 10-13
course.
Supervised Practices - 5pm
> > SUPERVISED PRACTICE test your skills 9/10, 9/17, 10/8, 10/22
Golfers can accelerate skill development by training alongside a
coach who sets up a structured and efficient practice session.
PACKAGES
ACORN $325 WILLOW $350 OAK $375 RIVER $400
8 academy classes 8 academy classes 8 academy classes 8 academy classes
4 Op 36 matches 4 Op 36 matches 4 Op 36 matches 4 Op 36 matches
4 supervised practices 4 supervised practices 4 supervised practices
2 private lessons 4 private lessons
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62nd MEN'S MEMBER GUEST
RESULTS
The 2021 Willow Oaks Men's Member Guest was a huge suc-
cess! One hundred forty four players, grouped into 12 flights,
participated in this year’s event, which was held June 17 -
19. Congratulations to the following winners from this year’s
event:
Overall Winners Travis Hamilton and Joel Blain
(pictured right)
Torrey Pines Chambers Bay
Tim Dickson, DJ Dougherty David Arthur, Charlie Cobb
Winged Foot Pinehurst
Matt Hedley, Jonathan Smith Travis Hamilton, Joel Blain
Pebble Beach Merion
Conrad Rickers, Vin John Venesky, Geoff Marris
Montgomery Olympic Club
Shinnecock Hills Bryan Conway, Christopher
Rique Flato, Greg Owens Bell
Erin Hills Congressional
Memo Maquivar, Kirk Owens Henry Apfelbach, Duane Semb
Oakmont Bethpage
Sam Mintz, Stephen Gow Andy Joel, Kenny Bengel
Sign up early, this is sure
to fill up fast.
Fall Men's member guest
Friday, September 24
$120 per person
Line up your partners for our Men's One Day Member Guest.
Participants will play a Better Ball format with Gross and Net
prizes. The event opens with lunch at 11:30am, golf shotgun
start at 1:00pm and a lavish dinner after play. Beer and soda
are included during play as well as keg beer after play. The en-
try fee is $120 per team, cart not included.
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fall golf events
sign up for all events in the Golf Shop
1 the old house
Mixed Championship
Sunday, September 26
$60 per team
Join us for this year's Mixed Championship. The format is a two
person scramble contested over 9 holes. The championship kicks off
with a 5:30pm shotgun start and a delicious cookout following play.
There will be Overall Gross and Overall Net winners. The entry fee is
$60 per team, carts not included.
Golf
2 Saturday & Sunday, October 16-17
member member
Monday
Closed
Tuesday-Sunday
$60 per player 7am to 7pm
The fall Member Member is sure to be a great event! Format is better
ball of 2 person team with Gross and Net divisions. The Club will use tee times:
90% of your handicap for the net. Teams will be flighted based on online only,
total handicap. The competition begins with a shotgun start at 9am
one week in advance
both days with lunch following play. Entry fee is $60 per person,
carts not included. lessons:
rwhite
spatterson
3 oyster bowl
Sunday, November 7
hbrink
gthouron
@willowoakscc.org
$75 per team
carts:
Sign up for this annual member favorite. This fun event starts with
a 12pm shotgun. The format is a Captain’s Choice of the 2-person $20
team. Teams will be handicapped and members may make their own guests:
foursome. Stick around after play for a delicious seafood feast on
the patio prepared by the Culinary Team. The cost is $75 per team $65
(carts not included) and includes dinner. This event is sure to sell out!
golf pro shop:
804-272-1455
This one is a member favorite!
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 21Ladies’ 9-hole: News
summer golf
We have enjoyed
playing golf together
even during the hot,
humid days of summer.
Lunch is always waiting
and we like hanging out
with our friends!
In July, we played
with the 18-holers in a
Scramble and it was a
lot of fun. We are now
looking forward to the
cooler days of fall and
finding relief from the
high humidity on the
golf course.
< < Carol, Peggy, Anne &
Sue starting on the 1st tee
> > find at least 1 golf ball
hidden in the arrangement
"spring" meeting
We were finally able
to hold our “spring”
business meeting in
July. Jay Baxa led us
through a short meeting
followed by hors
d’oeuvres and special
peach bellinis (thanks to
Chris Kelly).
The centerpieces
(pictured middle right)
created by Wanda Gunn
and Jane Hamilton
made lovely additions
to the tables at the
meeting and cocktail
party.
< < Patty, Judy & Wanda
really enjoyed visiting with
each other at the meeting
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welcome
This year, we welcomed
six new members into
our flock. We now
have 81 members in
the 9-holers and we
are thrilled! Our new
members include:
Debbie Weichel, Sandi
Mihaloff, Liz Lacy,
Jennifer Cheatham,
Betty Graumlich and
Rosemary Begin.
< < trying for a perfect
shot before the season
ends
coming up
Sept 1 Scramble
Sept 15 Bingo, Bango,
Bongo
Sept 22 & 29 9-Hole
Championship
Sept 23 Glenmore
Invitational
Oct 6 WNGA Member
Guest
Dec 1 9 & 18-hole
Christmas Party
For further information
about the 9-holer's contact
Carol Baker at
cab7046@comcast.net
> > can you identify which
WOCC lady golfers are
pictured left?
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ladies golf association: News
Natalie Newfield's hole-in-one, Cathy Levy's Congratulations to
hole-in-one, Beth Johnson
>>
...This year’s HOLE-IN-ONERS (to date): First
time ever, Natalie Newfield, on May 27, #2, 96
yards with a pitching wedge. Linda Clemons on
May 24 in Florida, a short par 3, 68 yards us-
ing a sand wedge. As reported earlier this year,
Pam Saylors on April 24, Hole # 2, 107 yards,
8 iron (during the Club's Meet Me at The Rock
event and she bought champagne for everyone
in the tournament at the post-round luncheon).
Finally, new member Cathy Levy #2, 105 yards
with a 7 iron on our opening day back in March.
….Winners of our two-day Ringer Tournament
in July based on best gross score on each hole
totaled over two rounds. Overall winner was
Anne Gordon Greever with a 73. Other flight
winners “in the money” were Sharon Talarico,
Alyse Wozniak, Vicki Miller, Meg Heckel, Ann
Beall and Debbie Weichel.
…To all our other Play Day chit winners this year
(at press time), who included Katherine Berry,
Teeta Donlan, Natalie Newfield, Beth Musick,
Mary Langer, Carrie Grady, Kia J Bentley, Marti
Truman, Helen Konrad, Krisa Kern, Debbie Belt,
Marlene Mizell and Peggy Thompson.
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LADIES if we were queens of the course
As promised in the last issue of the WOCC magazine, here’s the last bit of data from an LGA survey
earlier in the year.
> > Which bunkers would get
voted off by our ladies?
We understand that plans may
be in the works to address
the Club’s “bunker issues” and
that removal of select bunkers
may be coming. However, the
Club's plans to remove bunkers
is more likely related to main-
tenance costs and NOT neces-
sarily to those that are sandy
challenges to golfers! So there
may be a disconnect between
what our LGA members would
do and what our superintendent
and Green Committee decide
to do. In any case, there was one shot. green more visible. The question
incredible consensus of which Hole 12, the ones left front now is, do you lay up the drive
bunkers we’d like to see go greenside. Since the green straight ahead to about 125
away. Here they are: doesn’t seem to hold very well, yards landing just in front of the
Hole 2, all of them. Short left you have to choose a club to forward fairway bunkers leav-
shot trying to cuddle it close to barely clear the front greenside ing a very long and very narrow
that red front pin? GO! Nope, bunkers and then hope the ball shot to the green (between two
you’re in the sand. Did you see it rolls ever so gently to the pin. bunkers flanking the green) or
bounce up there? It must be on How’s that working for you? do you go for that huge shot
the green. Nope, bounced left through the trees and over the
Last but not least, #14 left fair-
and in. Or, slight slice? Goodbye way. In our ladies eyes, the bun- left fairway bunkers with pretty
possible hole-in-one and hello good chance for a trip to the
ker is just the start of “issues” beach?
right bunker. with this hole. Read on for our
The bunker behind the green on ideas to redesign the hole. Coming in second on the “if only
Hole 3. What were they think- we could change that” survey
> > Which holes would the la- is Hole 8, par 5. Most women
ing? If you're on the green, you dies like to edit just a touch?
can’t even see anyone standing Hole 14, par 4. No contest on wanting to fix the green so a
in that bunker. If you are actu- good third shot is rewarded by
this question, #14 wins the actually staying on the green.
ally in the bunker you can’t see prize by far. A diabolical hole
the flag and you can’t climb out for women to be sure. One LGA Wouldn’t that be lovely?
without help. Go away bunker! survey respondent said “let’s Finally, voted third, Hole 6, par
Bunker on the front right green- blow it up and start over!” Other 4 (#1 handicap hole for women).
side, Hole 5. Oh my goodness, respondents want to take down One interesting suggestion:
can anyone get out of this one? the tree that obstructs a big tee what about adding a bit more
Approach shots that are a bit shot, over the left fairway bun- walkway behind the hole so
short of the green get gobbled kers, to land just in front of the players can exit off the back?
up by the hill and just roll right green. Some just want the bun- Hmmmmm.
in it. Good luck getting out in kers gone or want to make the
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 25Ladies’ Golf Association: News
Remembering anne davis
Willow Oaks lost Anne Davis Tournament several years ago. some of the tributes that came
in July, and there is no ques- Just this year, she stepped up in from her LGA friends.
tion our world lost “a loving to be the Tournament Chair of Markee Waldrop has known
and gentle soul,” as her obitu- that event and reignited inter- Anne and her family for almost
ary eloquently stated. In noting est, even while recognizing she 52 years and recalls her as a
her service and commitment to did not have the strength to young tomboy. “Anne never
golf in the entire region, Trish compete herself. Anne was also wanted curls in her hair and I
Owens, President of the Rich- our very talented and unoffi- never saw her in a dress but
mond Women’s Golf Associa- cial photographer. When there once and that was in my sister’s
tion (RWGA) noted Anne’s “in- was not a golf club in her hand wedding! She was like family
fectious laugh and quick wit,” about to swing, she had a cam- and I will miss her!” Sue Stella
as some of the pictures here at- era around her neck. Known shared that “Anne was a good
tempt to capture. In the Ladies for her aversion to the practice person who I respected im-
Golf Association, Anne was an range but especially for her mensely.” Sue recounted a time
active, longtime and beloved love of the color orange, the when a group of WOCC women
member of our “18-holers” or- WOCC Ladies golf teams have were playing a course down at
ganization. She worked count- been wearing orange shirts in Pawley’s Island; “I was playing
less hours over the years to her honor since she became ill quite well for a woman with
make us better, serving among four years ago. For all of us, her so many dots on her card and
other things as President and passing “doesn’t seem real,” Anne said to me, ‘Hey, don’t
Play Day Chair. In addition, she as Beth Brotherton succinctly even worry about that sand
initiated the LGA Match Play stated shortly after. Here are over there.’ Of course I then hit
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directly into it.” portive and affirming of them. shot that you had just hit. She
Teeta Donlan shared, “Anne For example, Linda Clemons was one of the loveliest people
was such a unique individual. I said, “Anne made me want to that I knew here at Willow Oaks.
admired her quick wit, enjoyed play golf. She was always en- I will be forever grateful for
her company and laughed when couraging, gave great advice her steady and kind presence.”
she got her ire up over some- and her laugh made for an Cathy Levy first knew Anne
thing trivial.” Pam Saylors re- unbelievable round of golf. I from the RWGA and always
members the funny lines shared feel so lucky to have known her thought Anne was such a spe-
on the course. “On the par 3’s, and I will never forget her.” Vicki cial person, kind and generous;
if no one was on the green yet, Miller said she will remember “Whenever I was unsure of my
Anne would say 'the greens how much she loved Willow game, she encouraged me and
wide open, no waiting!'” Once Oaks, golf, the LGA, the RWGA made me feel like I belonged.”
on the 17th green, their foursome and mentoring, “She loved to Of course, some remember
was confronted with a geese play golf with anybody and things about Anne not related
flyover “complete with poo rain- everybody, no matter the level to golf. Like Alyse Wozniak,
ing onto the green.” Anne’s re- of their golf. She also loved to who remembers personal sup-
action was “those geese are RE- share her expertise with tips port from Anne during her hus-
ALLY talented….they can poop and pointers to make you a band’s heart surgery and Mary
and fly at the same time!” Rita better golfer while having fun!” Bliley, who remembers a thank
Guilliksen remembers watching Natalie Newfield wrote, “Anne you note from Anne after she
Anne hit her tee shot over the was one of the first people to helped her get vaccinated. The
tall trees on number 14, landing welcome me to the Willow Oaks note was attached to an empty
squarely in the middle of the LGA. She was generous with syringe saying “one good shot
fairway, close to the green;“She her time and always willing to deserves another.” Katherine
made it look so easy!" Further, provide insights into the game Berry writes, “I will never forget
"She was always encouraging of golf - the swing, match play Anne. She was larger than life
and uplifting, and it was always strategies, course manage- and it is really hard to process
fun to play with her.” Marg
Hable shared, “Anne always
enjoyed golf and found cre-
ative ways to compete and
improve. She will be appreci-
ated and remembered for all
of her contributions to our
fun!” Mary Kay Hull noted
that, “Like so many others, I
loved playing golf with Anne.
She always took the ups and
downs of the game in stride.
Nothing seemed to bother
>>
her much on the course. You Anne, Janet, Krisa Kern, Beth Johnson, Judy Grubb & Pam Saylors
could tell she loved playing. I
admired her so much because
she took life in stride as well.” ment - all of it. She was never that she is gone from this earth.
‘preachy,’ but was more Socratic Since her death, I have been re-
Several others also shared how in her teaching. She wanted to
contagious Anne’s passion for ferring to Anne as my ‘great big
know what you were thinking friend.’ For some reason that is
the game of golf was and how and why you chose to hit the
she was somehow always sup- how I want to remember her.
Continued on pg. 30
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 27Remembering anne davis
Continued from pg. 29
Anne had a great big drive, re- you feel the same.” So true. vis brought me into her world.
ally big golf shoes, a huge smile, For many in the LGA, the word Eight years ago I was a golf
a gigantic laugh and one of the “blessed” was prominent in newbie that she took under her
biggest hearts imaginable.” their tributes. Jo Baird shared wing. She introduced me to
And in our President’s an- “I’ve always felt blessed to be many courses, competitions and
nouncement of Anne’s pass- drawn into Anne’s orbit. Her wonderful people. She taught
ing, Beth Musick echoed the sly love of fun was irresistible me everything, including the im-
sentiments of many, many LGA to me, and is imprinted in my portance of rescuing caterpillars
members, “I was blessed that memory.” A bestie and regular on the putting green. She was
Anne touched my life. I know golf mate, Beth Johnson writes, greatly loved and will be greatly
“I was blessed that Anne Da- missed.”
A working list of LGA women we’ve lost over the years:
Jinny Addis • Jeanie Bliley • Emma Branch • Peggy Burke • Elinor Barnes • Jackie Corso • Laura
Dabney • Anne Brown Davis • Stacy Dendy • Jeanine Dittsler • Christina Ganteaume • Betty Grose-
close • Garnett Henderson • Arlene Hoffman • Carolyn Issacs • Yula McVay • Ida Miller • Pauline
Miles • Liz Nichols • Evelyn Rogers • Mary Slate • Macy Speight • Betty Stadler • Margie Thornton •
Sue White
>>
Clockwise from top left: Anne & her camera, Anne with partner Janet Kuklinca, Anne being Anne, WOCC
ladies golf team, Anne & current LGA President Beth Musick, Anne's brick
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Tip from the pro: Monday-Friday
communication in doubles 6am to 10pm
Saturday
Noumea Witmus, Tennis Professional 7:30am to 7:30pm
Sunday
Tennis is normally a very individualistic sport, but in doubles, we
7:30am to 9pm
get the chance to make it a team sport by having someone else
beside us. Fun, right!? When playing with a doubles partner, it is
important that we are able to find the right strategies to comple- court booking:
ment each other's games. Talking about strategies in between
points might be as important as communication during the point! online only, opens
8:30am daily
Communication during a point is mostly used to direct who
should get to the ball. Players often use phrases like, “Your ball” 2 days in advance
or “I can get it.” But there are times when a game can get so lessons:
heated that within the moment those phrases might be too long smichalopoulos
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Finally and most importantly, enjoy the game of doubles and
have fun!
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vs Tennis social
Battle of the decades
Friday, October 15 | 7pm
Calling all you jive turkeys...Head on out for this tubular event and come
dressed in your 70’s or 80’s best. Teams will be divided to represent one of
the two decades. Players will then compete in both competitive games and
a short format round robin to earn points for their team. The team with the
highest points will win. The winning team gets a featured photo in the next
magazine. RADICAL! There will be a prize awarded to grooviest and most
bodaciously dressed man and woman so break out those far out threads
and pop those collars. There will also be a totally fat dinner buffet, member
sign bar and plenty of 70’s and 80’s tunes to get your groove on. Sign up in
the Tennis Shop.
Thalhimer Club Challenge
September 24-26
Come out and support your fellow Wil-
low Oaks tennis players at this year’s
Thalhimer Club Challenge. This annual
event, put on by the Richmond Ten-
nis Association, pits the biggest clubs
in Richmond against each other for
the title of Richmond’s best! Player’s
rated 3.0 all the way up to open level
compete in Men’s, Women’s and Mixed
Doubles to try and earn points for their
club. This year, to accommodate social
distancing, the event will be held at two
different sites on Friday and Saturday.
On Sunday, all matches will be played
at Westwood and will feature the top three teams from each site based on Friday and Saturday’s
results. Matches begin at approximately 8am each day. Willow Oaks will be competing at Salis-
bury Country Club on Friday and Saturday. Check your email and Facebook for updates as we get
closer to the event.
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and the winners are...
1 Boldrick1 Barbour
USTA National L3, Greensboro, NCPL
5th Place Boys 14U Singles
Boys 14U Singles Finalist
Boys 14U Doubles Champion
1
Chapel Hill Junior Championships
Boys 14U Singles Champion
Tennis on Main
Boys 14U Singles Champion
Cary Spring Championships
2 Karson crosthwaite
2 Boys 12U Singles 4th Place
Boys 12U Doubles Finalist
MSK Tennis Academy L3
Boys 14U Singles Consolation Winner 2
David LeMair Tennis L5
Boys 12U Singles Consolation Finalist
Greensboro L3 3
3 tony cargill
Boys 18U Consolation Winner
Boonsboro Open L6
3
4 sam nedeff
4 Boys 16U Singles Champion
Marlin L6 Clay Court Championships
Boys 16U Singles Finalist
David LeMair Tennis L5
4
Willow Oaks Club News September/October 2021 • 31FITNESS • body & spirit
Fitness Desk: 804-228-4143
Waves > > wrap up
Wave of the Year The Waves had a fantastic season this summer. They finished
> > Lotti Stefanovich with a 5-0 record and won the RMAL “B” Division title! The
Waves had a lot of fun in addition to the practices and meets.
Willow Award Not only did they tie-dye t-shirts, they had morning donut prac-
> > Ethan Smith tices, big splash contests, a post-meet Pizza Pool Party, rubber
Oak Award ducks, Skittles practice and more. The coaches are so proud of
> > Max Nedeff all of the swimmers for their hard work! We have so much to cel-
ebrate at the end of this season and are already looking forward
to next summer!
Swim Meet Results
WOCC 717 - Woodlake 711 RMAL Records
WOCC 789 - YMCA 563 Congratulations to the Willow Oaks swimmers who broke
WOCC 847 - Charter Colony 599 RMAL records this season!
WOCC 722 - Shenandoah 709 > > Layla Wintsch, Sam Nedeff, Ann Cason Blanchard, and
Edward Johnson smashed the 13-14 200 Meter Freestyle Re-
WOCC 874 - Brandermill 780 lay record with a time of 1:54.14. The previous record of 1:57.40
was set by Evergreen in 1998.
> > Molly Blanchard broke four RMAL records during the
regular season and then FIVE records at RMAL Champs! Molly
now holds the following RMAL records:
15-18 Girls 100 Meter IM -- 1:05.78
15-18 Girls 50 Meter Freestyle -- 27.58
15-18 Girls 50 Meter Backstroke -- 30.63
15-18 Girls 100 Yard IM -- 57.01
15-18 Girls 50 Yard Freestyle -- 23.80
15-18 Girls 50 Yard Backstroke -- 26.27
15-18 Girls 50 Yard Butterfly -- 25.67
15-18 Girls 50 Yard Breaststroke -- 30.03
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