Golf League Results
A bright but cool morning beckoned seven men on March 8 attheWillowickGolfClubinSanta Ana. The course is a challenging, par-71, 6,000 yards, with several exceptionally long par-5s, some elevated greens and deep bunkers, but no water hazards.
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: Gary Stivers, with a nice 7 under 64, plus fewest putts; second: Bill McKusky, 2 over 74; third: Fujio Norihiro; fourth: John Petersen.
B Flight Winners: First place: Marv Ballard, 2 under 69; second: Gene Vesely, plus fewest putts; third: Lowell Goltra.
On March 12, a cold, sunny andwetmorninggreetedninemen andonewomanattheMeadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach. Meadowlarkisapar-70,5,800-yard course, with narrow, tree-lined fairways, lots of water hazards, and strategically placed bunkers. The wet circumstances, slow greens, and on-and-off wind gusts led to tricky playing conditions, with no rounds under par and no birdies.
A Flight Winners: First place: tie between Dave La Cascia, Stivers and Ron Jackson, 2 over 72; second: Norihiro, 3 over 73; third: tie between McKusky and Larry Hillhouse;fourth:JimGoltra.LaCascia was closest to the pin on the 140-yard, par-3 seventh hole, and Jackson had fewest putts.
B Flight Winners: First place: Lowell Goltra, 2 over 72; second: Tom Ross, 3 over 73; third: Liz Meripol, 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 poolforeachroundthatplayersare not obligated to enter. Prizes are awardedforlowgrossineachflight, 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
