Golf League Results for Feb. 18
On Feb. 18, 12 men and one woman of the LW Golf League challenged Santa Ana’s par-70, 5,600-yard Riverview Golf Course. With the Santa Ana River running down the middle of the course, numerous dramatic elevation changes, large sand traps and narrow fairways, this course is very challenging.
Though it was cold at the 7 a.m. tee time, the sun was out early and the temperature rose to nearly 70 degrees by round’s end. With no wind and the course in excellent shape, seven scores were at or under par.
All scores are net (gross minus handicap). A Flight handicaps are 0-19, while B Flight are over 19.
A Flight: First place: Sam Choi, a well-played 4 under 66; second: Fujio Norihiro, a very good 3 under 67; third: tie between Dave LaCascia and Larry Hillhouse, a hard-earned 2 under 68; fourth: Jim Goltra, at even par 70; fifth: tie between Gary Stivers, Chris Lankford and Bill McKusky. LaCascia also had fewest putts. Hillhouse was closest to the pin on the 140-yard second hole, while Stivers was closest on the 100-yard ninth hole.
B Flight: First place: Lowell Goltra, a super 6 under 64; second: Liz Meripol, a nice round at even par 70, plus fewest putts; third: tie between Gene Vesely and Clay Fischer at 1 over 71; fourth: Bob Munn. The Men’s Golf Club and the Golf League recently lost Paul Cose; the groups send their well wishes, condolences and sympathy to his wife and family.
The Golf League plays Mondays and Fridays at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. Advance reservations are available via a sign-up sheet at each round.
There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Rewards are given for low net and lowest number of putts in each flight, as well as birdies and closest to the pin on two par-3 holes. Holesin- one and eagles (2 under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.
—Dave LaCascia
