Men’s Golf July 22 and 27 Results

On July 22, 11 golfers of the Leisure World Golf League contested the 4,000-yard, par-62, David L. Baker Executive Golf Course in Fountain Valley.

It was a sunny morning, but with the dampness and humidity expected for an overcast morning. Baker is a short in length, and as an executive course uniquely has more par 3’s then par 4’s and no par 5’s. Its numerous sand traps, small undulating greens, and water hazards challenges everyone. With good playing conditions 10 of the 11 scores were at or under par and the course yielded eight 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: Larry Hillhouse, a terrific 11 under 51, plus three birdies, fewest putts, and closest to the pin on the 130-yard par-3 hole No. 12; second: tie between Gene Vesely (plus a birdie and closest to the pin on the 100-yard par-3 hole No. 3) and Gary Stivers, a well-played 5 under 57; third: tie between Chris Lankford (with a birdie) and Clay Fischer, and very good 3 under 59; fourth: Sam Choi, a hard-earned 2 under 60, plus two birdies.

B Flight: First place: Digna Vesely, a very nice 12 under 50; second: Fujio Norihiro, a really good 10 under 52, plus a birdie; third: Ron Jackson, a sweet 4 under 58, plus fewest putts; fourth: William Hillhouse, a fine even par 62; fifth: Bob Munn, at 1 over 63. On June 27, 11 golfers from the Leisure World Golf League played at the 6,000-yard, par-71 Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana. The weather was initially sunny with warm conditions. As the morning progressed the temps got warmer, and the winds kicked in. The course is being better maintained better than in years past. The greens are in good shape but continue to be a bit weedy. Most concrete issues have been repaired and sprinklers are running trying to green up the bare spots. With the decent playing conditions it was unforeseen that the course permitted only six of the 11 rounds to be at- or under-par, but surprisingly, with its great length, yielded five birdies.

A Flight: First place: tie between Clay Fischer (with a birdie), and Jim Goltra (with two birdies and closest to the pin on the 140-yard, par-3 hole No. 4), a very nice 6 under 65; second: Larry Hillhouse, a well-played 4 under 67; third: Gary Stivers, a nice 3 under 68, plus a birdie and tie fewest putts; fourth: Gene Vesely, a good 2 under 69, plus a birdie; fifth tie between Fujio Norihiro (tie for fewest putts), Chris Lankford (with a birdie), and Sam Choi.

B Flight: First place: Digna Vesely, a really good 3 under 68; second: Bob Munn, a hardfought even par 71; third: Lowell Goltra.

The Monday and Friday Golf Leagues play at four local courses, all within 15–20 minutes of Leisure World. The courses 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 interested in joining the league can contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

–Dave LaCascia