Golf League Results
On April 5, the Men’s League played at the Willowick Golf Club in Santa Ana. A cool morning greeted 12 golfers. The course was not in great shape, and the subsequent scoring showed that. Willowick is a relatively flat, 5,800-yard, par-70 course with long par 5s and elevated greens.
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: tie between Larry Hillhouse and Bill McKusky, 1 under 69; second: Sam Choi, even par 70; third: tie between Dave LaCascia and Glenn Barry, 2 over 72; fourth: Fujio Norihiro. McKusky had a birdie; was closest to the pin on the 140-yard, par-3 fourth hole; and had fewest putts.
B Flight Winners: First place: Gene Vesely, 2 under 68, plus fewest putts; second: tie between Marv Ballard and Lowell Goltra, 2 over 72; third: Mike Looney, 3 over 73; fourth: Bob Munn; fifth: Tom Ross.
A pleasant morning welcomed 10 men, one woman and a guest at the Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach on April 9. The round was played in on-and-off brilliant sunshine, but it stayed cool throughout. Meadowlark is a par-70, 5,600yard course, with lots of sand traps, abundant water hazards and tricky elevation changes. The players attacked the nicely manicured course, and half the rounds were under par, with six birdies.
A Flight Winners: First place: Jim Goltra, 7 under 63; second: Tim Looney, 6 under 64; third: Norihiro, 2 under 68; fourth: tie between McKusky and Choi, even par 70; fifth: LaCascia, 1 over 71. Two birdies were carded by Jim Goltra and Tim Looney. Jim Goltra was also closest to the pin on the 140-yard, par-3 seventh hole and had fewest putts.
B Flight Winners: First place: Mike Looney, a nice 11 under 59; second: Ballard, 3 over 73; third: Liz Meripol, 4 under 74; fourth: Munn. Mike Looney and Ballard each had a birdie. Mike Looney also had fewest putts and was closest to the pin on the 140-yard, par-3 16th 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, 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. Holesin- 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
