LW Men’s Golf League

Eight Leisure World Men’s Golf League members played at the 5,600-yard par-71 Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach on May 3.

Meadowlark celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2022 and is owned by the City of Huntington Beach. It was designed by William P. Bell, who also designed or co-designed Riviera, Bel-Air, Stanford University, and many other courses in the western U.S.

Six golfers shot net at or under par. Sam Choi was closest to the pin on the 140-yard par-3 seventh hole, and the always difficult 150-yard par-3 15th hole prevented anyone from landing on the green due to windy conditions. Gary Stivers had the fewest putts in the A flight, while Daniel Mahoney had fewest putts in the B. Choi also had the only two birdies.

A flight winners (handicaps of 0-19): Fujio Norihiro, 5 under 66, first place; Stivers, 4 under 67, second; Choi, 3 under 68, third; Clay Fischer, fourth.

B flight winners (handicaps over 19): Mahoney, 7 under 64, first place; Bill McKusky, 4 under 67, second; Bob Munn, even par 71, third; Gene Vesely, fourth.

Seven league members played at the 4,000-yard par-62 David L. Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley on May 6.

With good weather and little wind, every golfer scored at or under par. Gary Stivers was closest to the pin on the 110-yard par-3 third hole, and Sam Choi was closest on the 140-yard par-3 12th hole. Choi had the fewest putts in the A flight, while Bob Munn had fewest putts in the B. Choi and Clay Fischer had one birdie each.

A flight winners (handicaps of 0-19): Fujio Norihiro, 8 under 54, first place; Choi, 7 under 55, second; Stivers, 3 under 59, third; Fischer, even par 62, fourth.

B flight winners (handicaps over 19): Munn, 10 under 52, first place; Tom Ross, 6 under 56, second; Bill McKusky, even par 62, third.

The Monday and Friday golf leagues play at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. These courses are always quite full, so advance league reservations are required with a sign-up sheet available at each round.

Those interested in playing can contact Gary Stivers at 714313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at 801-674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia