Margy Ohemig and her sons
Golfers from throughout the region competed in the first annual MetMin King Oehmig Memorial Classic on Monday at Black Creek Club. This first annual golf event celebrates the life and legacy of the former Baylor Golf Coach, Episcopal priest and longtime Metropolitan Ministries (MetMin) supporter, King Oehmig.
The field was full due to the overwhelming response from players and sponsors. Proceeds support the work of MetMin, a Chattanooga-based agency that has provided emergency financial support, wrap-around services and disaster relief for almost four decades.
The tournament began with remarks from Gary Chazen, friend of Mr. Oehmig, about his legacy and the work of MetMin. Gary was joined by Margy Oehmig and their sons, John and Henry, along with several other family members and friends.
“To me, Christianity is about ecstasy, a dimension of inexpressible wonder of love that has no boundaries, no restraints.” King Oehmig was a noted Christian author and scholar who served parishes throughout the South for over three decades. His other passion was golf. As coach at Chattanooga’s Baylor School, Mr. Oehmig garnered 21 TSSAA titles and was named Girls’ Golf Coach of the year in 2007. The MetMin King Oehmig Memorial Classic serves as a lively tribute to his sense of community and service: “total un-hand-cuffed love.”
Winners of the 1st Annual MetMin King Oehmig Memorial Classic were:
King’s Team (Gary Chazen, Doug Stein, Clay Crumbliss, and Lary McGill) - 1st place, 1st flight
JCS Medical Team (Cory Strain, Dr. Phil Megison, Dr. Scott Hill, and Wayne Brantley) – 2nd place, 1st flight
Jamie Thomas Team (Mark Conner, Aron Conner, William White, and Dave Lang) – 3rd place, 1st flight
The Bishop’s Team (The Rt. Rev. George Young, John Ross, Randy Nichols, and Sam Biounds) - 1st place, 2nd flight
Aon Miller’s Team (Aon Miller, Brian Kopet, Brad Whitaker, and K. Baker) – 2nd place, 2nd flight
Robb Berghel’s Team (Robb Berghel, Ralph Koger, Jim Lansford, and Dave Whitfield) – 3rd place, 2nd flight
Awards were also given for women and men’s longest drive, and women and men’s closest to the hole.
The 2016 MetMin King Oehmig Memorial Classic was sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust, Marshal Mize Ford, Fletcher Bright, Koch Foods, Electric Motor Sales, AM Investment Strategies, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., Hamico Inc., Ward Davenport, and many others.
MetMin is community hub where people come together in compassion, kindness, and mutual respect to provide needed assistance that prevents homelessness and fosters hopefulness.
King's team