Men’s June 17 and 27 Golf League Results

Eighteen golfers from the Leisure World Golf League contested the 4,000-yard par 62 David L. Baker Executive Golf Course in Fountain Valley on June 17. It was a sunny morning, but with the dampness and humidity expected for an overcast June morning. Baker is a short in length, and as an executive course uniquely has more par 3s than par 4s, and no par 5’s. Its numerous sand traps, small undulating greens and water hazards challenge everyone. With good playing conditions, 12 of the 14 scores were at or under par and the course yielded 11 birdies.

All scores are net (gross minus handicap). A Flight handicaps are 0-19, while B Flight handicaps are 20 and over.

A Flight: First place: Tim Looney, a terrific 9 under 53, plus a birdie; second: Chris Lankford, a well-played 8 under 54, plus two birdies and closest to the pin on the 110-yard par 3 fifteenth hole; third: Jim Goltra, and very good 6 under 56, plus a birdie and fewest putts; fourth: Gary Stivers, a nice 5 under 57, plus a birdie; fifth: tie between Dave LaCascia, with a birdie, and Larry Hillhouse, a hard-earned 4 under 58; sixth: Mark Mallet, 2 under 60 plus two birdies; seventh: tie between Bill McKusky, Clay Fischer and Sam Choi.

B Flight: First place: new-comer William Hillhouse, a wellplayed 10 under 52, plus two birdies; second: Lowell Goltra, a really nice 6 under 56; third: Bob Munn, a sweet 5 under 57, plus a birdie; fourth: Gene Vesely, a super 5 under 57, plus closest to the pin on the 110-yard par 3 third hole; fifth: Ron Jackson, at 3 under 59, plus fewest putts; sixth: tie between Fujio Norihiro, Digna Vesely and Pat Paternoster.

On June 27, 14 golfers from the Leisure World Golf League played at the 6,000-yard, par 71 Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana. The weather was delightful with sunny and warm conditions. As the morning progressed the temps got warmer until they were in the mid 80s by the end of the round. With the decent playing conditions, it was not unexpected that the course permitted eight of the 14 rounds to be at or under par, but only yielded one birdie.

A Flight: First place: Gary Stivers, a very nice 8 under 63; second: Bill McKusky, a well-played 6 under 65, plus fewest putts; third: Larry Hillhouse, a sweet 5 under 68, plus a birdie; fourth: tie between Dave LaCascia and Chris Lankford, at 1 under 70; fifth: tie between Jim Goltra, Sam Choi, and Clay Fischer. Closest to the pin on both par 3’s was Jim Goltra.

B Flight: First place: Liz Meripol, a really good 9 under 62; second: Digna Vesely, a hard-fought 4 under 67; third: Tom Ross, a sweet even par 71; fourth: Bob Munn, a fine 1 over 72; fifth: tie between, Lowell Goltra and Gene Vesely. Goltra had fewest putts The Monday and Friday Golf Leagues play at four local courses, all within 15–20 minutes of Leisure World. The courses the group plays are often full, so 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 fewest putts in each flight, birdies and closest to the pin on two par-3 holes. holes-in-one and eagles (2 under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded.

Those who are interested in joining the league can contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

–Dave LaCascia