Lacy Ruby spent hours organizing fundraisers, coordinating sponsorships, and reaching out to the community to ensure the Stillwater High School golf teams had the resources they needed to compete.
As an active member of the Stillwater High School golf booster club, she played a key role in organizing the event, from securing sponsorships to mobilizing community support.
Ruby, a speech pathologist and mother of two, dedicates much of her time to the high school’s golf program.
“I think girls’ golf has come a long way,” she said. “There are more girls playing today than before, and I wanted to give them as much support as possible.”
Her involvement in the booster club is deeply personal. As the mother of a sophomore on the team, she saw firsthand the impact of having a strong support system.
Alongside her husband, who serves as the club’s president, she helps raise funds for tournament expenses, uniforms, and equipment.
Last year, their efforts helped host the state tournament in Stillwater, a milestone event that required months of planning and community collaboration.
“We had a big committee, amazing coaches, and parent volunteers. We organized a dinner the night before, with local caterers providing food and desserts, and the tournament itself lasted two days.”
Ruby’s passion extends beyond her daughter’s team.
She believes in the power of sports to shape young athletes’ lives.
“Sports build confidence, teach kids how to handle pressure, and help them become good teammates,” she said. “These skills will help them in the future, in their jobs and beyond.”
Her commitment has helped elevate the golf program’s resources and visibility.
“There weren’t many resources for golf five years ago, but we’ve come a long way,” she said.
Today, the booster club provides steady support, ensuring both boys’ and girls’ teams have what they need to compete at the highest level.
For Ruby, the reward isn’t recognition but seeing the program thrive. “Stillwater is a great community,” she said. “Everyone is willing to help, and it’s amazing to watch the golf program grow.”
Her message to other parents is simple: Get involved.
“No matter what your child is into—sports, band, orchestra—support them,” she said. “Create a positive environment, encourage collaboration, and promote high achievement.”
Thanks to Ruby’s dedication, Stillwater’s young golfers have more opportunities than ever before.
