Golf League Results
There was no Men’s League golf on President’s Day, Feb 15, but Monday golf will resume on March 1 at Riverview Golf Club in Santa Ana. The next Friday golf is at Willowick in Santa Ann on Feb. 26, then March 5 at David L. Baker in Fountain Valley.
Both the Monday and Friday Leagues continue see a large group of players participating, indicating the continuing need LW seniors have for exercise and fellowship. The courses are always quite full, with everyone wearing masks around the clubhouse and snack bar, plus observing social distancing and not contacting one another’s equipment.
It was as such on Feb. 19, when a cool morning greeted nine men at Riverview. After a few holes, the sun came out, and it was a lovely day to be with friends and playing golf. The 5,800-yard course is a par 70, with tree lined fairways, elevated greens, and many water hazards since the Santa Ana River runs down the middle.
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, par 70; second: tie between Dave LaCascia and Larry Hillhouse, 4 over 74; third: Sam Choi; fourth: Fujio Norihiro; sixth: Bill McKusky. Choi had fewest putts and a birdie. Goltra also had a birdie. LaCascia was closest to the pin on the 160-yard, par-3 second hole, and Hillhouse was closest on the 90-yard (all over water), par-3 ninth hole.
B Flight Winners: First place: Bob Munn, 5 under 65 and fewest putts; second: Lowell Goltra, 1 over 71; third: Marv Ballard, 4 over 74.
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, 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
