Men’s Golf Tournament

The Leisure World Men’s Golf Club tournament was played on Feb. 22. It was a sunny but very cool and gusty for the entire round.

Two groups of three flights of variously skilled golfers played 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 1,658-yard, 18 hole, par 54 course, that challenges all who play.

Note on golf etiquette: Do not walk or step in a player’s “putting” or “sight line.” Walk around a ball or marker to reach your own. Park golf carts and clubs toward the next tee, not in front of the green being played. Do not ever place a golf bag or cart on a tee box or green.

A total of 55 golfers braved the blustery weather and teed off for 18 holes. A special “low gross” challenge was offered again this week, and 18 golfers accepted. Kyoo Choi took first place with an excellent gross score of 1 over 55; second place was a three-way tie between Bob Johnston, Mike Mayfield and Bill Lyons with terrific gross scores of 2 over 56.

Considering the weather conditions, there were still 36 birdies and 10 circle hole winners.

Additionally, 16 of 55 golfers were net at or under par. Closest to the pin on the seventh hole was Jon Russell, and on the 16th hole was Pat Paternoster.

Winners: (All scores below are net, which is gross score minus handicap) “A” flight encompasses golfers with handicaps of 0-6: First place: Bob Johnston, a well-played 3 under 51; second: tie between Kyoo Choi and Seung Lee, a terrific 1 under 53; third: tie between Young Lee and Trai Nguyen, a hard-earned even par 54; fourth: between Bill Long and Mike Mayfield, at a nice 1 over 55.

“B” flight has handicaps of 7-10: First place: Mark Rice, a great 6 under 48; second: Rolando Ramirez, a super 3 under 51; third: tie between Ryan Hong and Andrew Kim, a well-played 1 under 53; fourth: tie between Jae H. Lee, Won Song and, John Haley, at 2 over 56.

“C” flight has handicaps

of 11-18: First place: Paul Shellenberger, a very good 6 under 48; second: Manny Miranda, at 5 under 49; third: tie between Byron Schweitzer and Jun Um, a sweet 4 under 50; fourth: tie between James Choi and Brian Tivnan, at 2 under 52; fifth: Bill Zurn, at even par 54; sixth: Richard Yakomi, at 2 over 56.

The next men’s tournament will be on March 15 and then every second and fourth Wednesday of the following months.

People who planned to play in any tournament and cannot should contact Alan Sewell at 541-324-8558 or Dave LaCascia at 801-674-5975 as soon as possible. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to scheduled tee times and be ready to play.

—Dave LaCascia