It’s time to shoutout one of our amazing members, Marsha Stark! We’re sure you’ve seen her out and about at The Woodford Club. Whether it’s volunteering at an event or playing a round of golf with her friends, her energy is always the best!
Stark became a member at “Woodford Hills” 40 years ago when she moved from Indiana! Over her time here, she said she’s created many great memories. Most of her time spent on the golf course is with members of the Ladies Association members, but Stark wasn’t always a golfer.
“Moving here from another state, we were strangers, but spending time at the club soon gave us lots of friends. I was actually a tennis player the first number of years here at the club, so when I moved on to the golf course my skills were pretty shaky,” Stark said. “As time went on my game improved, but now that a lot of time has gone on, again, my game is back to being shaky.”
She said she has more amazing memories than she can even list. She recalled when she first moved to Kentucky, when her family’s house wasn’t built yet. Her children “pretty much lived” at the club, which in turn allowed her to meet so many new amazing people. They played tennis on Friday nights and had a great group of people to spend time with.
“We were very involved with the twilight play, stayed for dinner and looked forward to more time at the club on the weekend,” Stark said. “One of my favorite times was being involved in the creation of our “first” Colonel Bogey. He was a very dapper looking golfer. Over many years, myself and a couple other friends, gave the Colonel an annual facelift and cleanup. It’s amazing what beauty can come from a storm broken tree.”
She recalled more memories at the Oh, Susannah!
“The Oh, Susannah, lead by Pat Smejkal, has been enjoyed by hundreds of women over the years, so more good memories there too,” she said.
While there were many happy years, Stark remembers the nerves that kicked in when they weren’t sure if they would be able to keep playing golf.
“Then we were blessed with Chet and Randy. We became The Woodford Club, and again it is my happy place,” Stark said. “Of course, let’s not forget David, the sunshine of our lives. We have seen so many new and exciting things happen in the last few years. We have a beautiful golf course, a wonderful staff and restaurant.”
She complimented the Woodford Legends Invitational, and remembered the fun and excitement of the tournament. When she thinks of The Woodford Club, she thinks of family.
“The club was always where we spent time with family and friends, and now that my family has moved on to make their own wonderful memories, we still have our ‘club family’ and we will continue to make more happy memories.” Stark said.
We’re so happy Marsha is a part of The Woodford Club family. Your high spirits and positive attitude shine across the course. If you see Marsha out on the golf course, be sure to say hello!
