Men’s Golf Club Tournament

The second Leisure World Men’s Golf Club Tournament of August was played on Aug. 24. It was a warm and very humid morning that dramatically affected both putting and tee box club selection. No shot seemed to go far enough, and the first group of players were constantly trying to figure out the right club for the distance or how hard to putt. Interestingly enough, the top scorer in each group played in the late groups, but overall best scores in the three groups were split 50/50 with no apparent advantage to the late starters.

Two groups of three flights of variously skilled golfers vied for best net scores (gross score minus handicap), plus two circle holes (shots within a 5-foot radius are rewarded) and two closest to the pin challenges. The Turtle Lake Golf Course is a 1658-yard 18-hole par 54 course that has challenges for all who play.

A total of 63 golfers teed off and played 18 holes. The greens are still not in great shape with considerable encroachment of weeds. The tee boxes are more like sand traps than green grass due to the lack of the correct divot fix material and proper maintenance. Fairways, however, continue to be well maintained.

Without good playing conditions, only 25 of the golfers were net at or under par, with 13 circle holes but an astonishing 68 birdies. Closest to the pin on the sixth hole was Andrew Kim, and on the 15th hole was Glen Barry. The lowest gross score was Mike Mayfield at 1 under 53. Low net was Bill Smith at 7 under 45.

Golfers are responsible for their tee box divots and ball marks on the greens. Players should repair theirs plus one more.

All scores are net (gross minus handicap):

A flight (Handicaps of 0-6): First place: Gene Archambault, a well-played 4 under 50; second: tie between Ron Steele and Mike Mayfield, a sweet 3 under 51; third: three-way tie between tournament director Alan Sewell, Kyoo Choi, and Jong Lee, a hard earned 1 under 53; fourth: three-way tie between Dong Kim, Andrew Kim, and Trai Nguyen, at even par 54; fifth: tie between Dave LaCascia and Stan Johnson, at 1 over 55; sixth: tie between Glen Barry and Young Lee, at 2 over 56.

B flight (Handicaps of 7-10): First place: Bob Johnston, a terrific 6 under 48; second: tie between Fujio Norihiro and Walt Bier, an excellent 4 under 50; third: tie between Bill Zurn and Don Newhall, a marvelous 2 under 52; fourth: Paul Alloway, a nice 1 under 53; fifth: tie between Won Song and Bill Long, at even par 54; sixth: Bruce Bowles, at 2 over 56.

C flight (Handicaps of 1-18: First place: Bill Smith, a tournament best 9 under 46; second: new member John Rodosky, an outstanding 6 under 48; third: tie between Paul Shellenberger and Brian Tivnan, a very good 2 under 52; fourth: tie between Joon Sup Yoon and Dennis Jensen, at even par 54; fifth: Manny Miranda, at 1 over 55; sixth: tie between Peter Bae and Won G. Park, at 2 over 56.

The next Men’s Tournament will be on Sept. 14 and then every second and fourth Wednesday of the following months. If you had planned to play in any tournament and cannot, contact Alan Sewell (541) 324-8558 or Dave LaCascia (801) 674-5975 as soon as possible. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled tee time and be ready to play.

Note: The Men’s Club general meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. Nominations for next season's officers will be taken at this meeting. Refreshments will be served, plus there will be door prizes.

—Dave LaCascia