Golf League Results
Jan. 25 was a rainout, but it was a very bright but cool morning on Feb. 1, when 13 men of the Monday Golf League met at the par-70, 5,800-yard Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. With the overflowing Santa Ana River running down the middle of the course, conditions were not conducive to good scores. Five of the overall scores were at or under par, and only three birdies were posted.
All scores are net (actual score minus handicap). A Flight handicaps range from 0-20; B flight is higher than 20.
A Flight Winners: First place: Jim Goltra, with a sensational 10 under and a birdie; second: Gary Stivers, 3 under 67; third: Dave LaCascia, even par 70, plus fewest putts and closest to the pin on the 100-yard, over-water, par-3 ninth hole; fourth: Sam Choi, plus a birdie; fifth: Fujio Norihiro, plus a birdie; sixth: Larry Hillhouse, plus closest to the pin on the 150-yard, all-downhill, par-3 second hole.
B Flight Winners: First place: Tom Ross, an outstanding 9 under 61; second: Marv Ballard, 2 under 68; third: Bob Munn, even par 70; fourth: tie between Bill Zurn and John Meyer at 2 over 72; fifth: Gene Vesely. Ballard, Munn and Vesely tied for fewest outs.
After not playing on Jan. 29 because of a major rainstorm, 10 men and two women of the Friday League teed off at David L. Baker Executive Golf Club in Fountain Valley on Feb. 5. The golfers were greeted with ground fog and dampness on the par-62, 4,000-yard course. Such conditions led to only five rounds at or under par and surrendered only two birdies. The fairways and greens are in excellent condition for this time of year.
A Flight Winners: First place: Hillhouse, a superb 7 under par 55; second: LaCascia, an excellent 5 under 57; third: Choi, 2 under 60; fourth: Stivers, even par 62; fifth: Norihiro, 2 over 62; sixth: Bill McKusky; seventh: Glenn Barry. Hillhouse had a birdie, fewest putts and was closest to the pin on the 120-yard, par-3 15th hole. Norihiro was closest to the pin on the 100-yard, all-over-water, par-3 third hole. Choi also had a birdie.
B Flight Winners: First place: Liz Meripol, a nice even par 62; second: tie between Meyer and Ross, 1 over 63; third: Munn, 2 over 64; fourth: Keiko Sekino, plus fewest putts.
Both the Monday and Friday Golf Leagues play at four local courses, all within 15 minutes of Leisure World, starting between 7-7:30 a.m., except holidays. The courses are David L. Baker in Fountain Valley, Meadowlark in Huntington Beach, Riverview in Santa Ana, and Willowick in Garden Grove. In general, masks are required at the pro shops, but optional while waiting to tee off. No masks are required on the putting greens, driving range or the course itself. Golfers are respectful of one other’s personal space, social distancing is observed, and there is no contact with others’ equipment. Golf carts are single person only unless riders are from the same household.
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. Prizes are awarded for low gross in each flight, birdies, closest to the pin on two par-3s, and lowest number of putts in each flight. Holes-in-One and eagles, although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contactMcKusky(562)430-8618 or LaCascia (801) 674-5975.
Handicaps can be determined using local course handicap numbers and adjusted for the longer, more difficult courses outside Leisure World. Contact LaCascia for more information.
—Dave LaCascia
