Men’s Golf Tournament

On June 14, the Leisure World Men’s Golf Club held its first tournament of the month. Two groups of three flights of variously skilled golfers played for best net scores (gross score minus handicap), plus four circle holes (shots within a 5-foot radius are rewarded) and two closest to the pin challenges.

As a reminder, all the golfers must repair their ball marks on the greens. Also, filling tee box divots with the provided mixture will keep the tee boxes from deteriorating.

A total of 64 golfers challenged the 1,658-yard, 18 hole-par 54 Turtle Lake Golf Course that challenges all who play. The course is in continuing good condition with the weed patches on the greens starting to disappear.

A special low gross challenge was offered again, and 15 golfers accepted. Alan Sewell took first place with a terrific three under 51; John Kolthoff, second, at one under 53; and third place was a tie between Don Newhall and Richard Jun at one over 55. With fair weather conditions there were 68 birdies and nine circle hole winners. Additionally, 30 of 64 golfers were net at or under par. Closest to the pin on the seventh hole was Kolthoff, and on the 16th hole was Sewell both within 18 inches. Low net score was