Men’s Golf League Results

TheMen’sMondayGolfLeague took on the David L. Baker Executive Golf Course, a par-62, 4,000yard, 18-hole course, on Oct. 26. Seven men were put to the test by the initially cool, very windy day. WhentheplayersleftLeisureWorld at 6 a.m., there was no wind and tempswereintheupper50s.When they arrived in Fountain Valley 20 minutes later, there were 30-plus mph gusts and it felt as though it were 40 degrees. Hence, shot precision and club choice were essential. Midway through the round, Orange County’s wildfires caused smoke issues, and the gusty winds aggravated the already-dusty conditions. There were a few birdies, but scores were generally over par.

All scores are net (actual score minus handicap). A Flight handicaps range from 0-20, and B flight higher than 20.

A Flight Winners: First place: Dave LaCascia, 1 under 61, plus a birdie; second: Fujio Norihiro, 1 over 63, plus tie for fewest putts; third: tie between Gene Veseley (who also tied for fewest putts) and Bill McKusky.

B Flight Winners: First place: tie between Bob Munn and Bill Zurn, 3 under 59; second: Tom Ross. Bob Munn also had a birdie; closest to the pin on the 100-yard, par-3 third hole; and fewest putts.

On Oct. 30, the Men’s Friday Golf League played at Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. Seven men teed off into a beautiful but coolmorningonthescenicpar-70, 5,800-yard course. The sun came out early, and conditions were excellent. Most scores were below or around par, but there was only one birdie.

A Flight Winner: First place Fujio Norihiro, 7 under 63, plus closest to the pin on the 150-yard, par-3 second hole; second: Bill McKusky, 1 under 69, plus fewest putts; third: Sam Choi, 1 over 71; fourth:GeneVeseley,2over72,plus thesolebirdie;fifth:DaveLaCascia.

B Flight Winners: First place: Bob Munn, 1 over 71, plus closest to the pin on the 95-yard, par-3 ninth hole; second: Tom Ross, 2 over 72, plus fewest putts.

Both the Monday and Friday Golf Leagues play at four local courses, all within 15 minutes of Leisure World, starting around 7-7:30 a.m. Masks are required at the pro shops, but they’re optional while waiting to tee off. No masks are required on the putting greens, drivingrangeoronthecourseitself. The golfers are always respectful of one another’s personal space, and social distancing is observed.

LW Men’s Club membership is not required, and friends, ladies, spouses and family are all welcome to play and/or join. There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. If interested, contact Bill McKusky (562) 430-8618 or Dave LaCascia (801) 674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia