Men’s Golf League: Results from Sept. 29 and Oct. 3
Friday Golf
Eleven golfers from the Leisure World Men’s Golf League played Sept. 29 at the exacting 5,800-yard, par 70 Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. Riverview is a full-size course with significant elevation changes, challenging river crossings, sloping fairways and greens. The weather was overcast and cool for the entire round with high humidity. The sun finally made an appearance at round’s end, and temperatures elevated rapidly. Tee boxes, fairways and greens continue to be well maintained making for an enjoyable round. With the high humidity and early morning watering of fairways, the golf ball was not travelling well, leading to some inventive shot-making. Considering the playing conditions, the course still allowed eight of the 11 to shoot below par scores, plus there were six birdies.
Winners: A Flight: handicaps 0 -19— First place: Fujio Norihiro, a terrific 6 under 64, plus a birdie and fewest putts; second: Bill McKusky, a great 4 under 66, plus a birdie; third: tie between Gary Stivers (with a birdie) and Clay Fischer (with a birdie), a hard-earned 3 under 67; fourth: Dave LaCascia, a super 2 under 68, plus a birdie and closest to the pin on the 140-yard par 3 second hole; fifth: Larry Hillhouse, a sweet 1 under 69.
B Flight: handicaps 20 and over— First place: Ron Jackson, a very good 3 under 67, plus fewest putts; second Bob Munn, a nice 1 under 69, plus closest to the pin on the 100-yard par 3 ninth hole; third: Lowell Goltra, a well-played 1 over 71; fourth: tie between Gene Vesely, Liz Meripol (with a birdie), and Digna Vesely.
Monday Golf
Thirteen golfers from the Leisure World Men’s Golf League played Oct. 3 at the 5,800-yard, par 70 Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach. The weather was delightful, with bright sun and a nice breeze for the entire round but with typical high humidity. Temps reached the low 80s by 10:30 a.m. but it was still pleasant to be out in the sun. With numerous water hazards, sloping greens and sand traps, Meadowlark is always a challenge and also fun to play.
The course was in its typical excellent condition, although early morning watering and ground dampness made club selection difficult. Even with the decent playing conditions, the course allowed only five rounds at or under par and there were only three birdies.
Winners: A Flight: handicaps 0-19—
First place: Clay Fischer, an impressive 5 under 65, plus a birdie and fewest putts; second: Dave LaCascia, a well-played 3 under 67, plus a birdie and closest to the pin on the 140yard par 3 sixteenth hole; third: Gary Stivers, a nice 2 under 68; fourth: Larry Hillhouse, a hard-earned even par 70; fifth: Gene Vesely, at 2 over 72 plus a birdie; sixth: tie between Sam Choi and Fujio Norihiro.
B Flight: handicaps 20 and over— First place: Tom Ross, a terrific 4 under 66; second: Bob Munn, at a well-played 1 over 71; third: Bill Zurn, a fine 2 over 72; fourth: tie between Digna Vesely, Lowell Goltra with fewest putts, and Liz Meripol.
How to Join
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 always quite full, so advance league reservations are required with a sign-up sheet available at each round.
There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Rewards are given for low net in each flight, birdies, closest to the pin on two par threes, and for the lowest number of putts in each flight. Holes-in-one and Eagles (two under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contact Gary Stivers, (714) 313-3697, or Dave LaCascia, (801) 674-5975.
—Dave LaCascia
