Golf League Results
On Feb. 8, a raw, cool morning greeted 13 men of the Golf League at the par-70, 6,000-yard Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana. Conditions were not conducive to good scores. Only two of the scores were at or under par, but surprisingly, there were seven birdies were posted. (Three guest players accounted for five of them.) A Flight Winners: First place: Larry Hillhouse, 1 under 69, plus tie for fewest putts; second: Dave LaCascia, even par 70, plus tie for fewest putts and a birdie; third: tie between Gary Stivers and Bill McKusky, plus McKusky was closest to the pin on the 130yard, par-3 12th hole; fourth: Sam Choi, including a birdie; fifth: tie between Fujio Norihiro and John Petersen. Guest Sean C. had three birdies and was closest to the pin on the 150-yard, par-3 fourth hole. Guest Jeff S. had two birdies.
B Flight Winners: First place: Bob Munn, 2 over 72, plus fewest putts; second: Tom Ross; third: John Meyer.
It was a very misty morning when seven men and one woman hit the Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach on Feb. 12. After a few holes, the golfers were met with on-and-off rain, but the sun came out two-thirds of the way through the round. These conditions led to only one round under par and one birdie. The par-70, 5,600-yard course has narrow, tree-lined fairways, elevated greens and many water hazards.
A Flight Winners: First place: McKusky, 3 under 67; second: Jim Goltra, plus fewest putts; third: Choi;fourth:Norihiro,plusabirdie.
B Flight Winners: First place: Bill Zurn, 2 over 72; second: Keiko Sekino; third: Meyer, plus fewest putts; fourth: Munn, plus closest to the pin on the 130-yard, allover- water, par-3 seventh hole.
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, 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, contact McKusky (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
