Golf League Results

A bright but cool morning greeted eight men on Feb. 22 at the Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. It’s a challenging, par-70, 5,800-yard course, with tree lined fairways, elevated greens (with many false fronts) and more than a few water hazards.

After a few holes, the weather warmed up, jackets were removed, and it was delightful day to be with friends and play golf. Both the Monday and Friday Leagues continue see a large group of players, indicating the continuing need LW seniors have for exercise and fellowship. The courses the group plays are always quite full, with everyone wearing masks around the clubhouse, observing social distancing and not touching one another’s equipment.

All scores are net (actual score minus handicap). A Flight handicaps range from 0-20; B flight is higher than 20.

A Flight Winners: First place: Larry Hillhouse, with a nice 5 under 65, plus closest to the pin on the 140-yard (all over water), par-3 seventh hole and fewest putts; second: tie between Bill McKusky and Fujio Norihiro, 1 under 69; third: Dave LaCascia, 2 over 72; fourth; John Peterson; fifth: Sam Choi, plus a birdie. Norihiro was also closest to the pin on the 150-yard, par-3 16th hole.

B Flight Winners: First place: Lowell Goltra, par 70; second: Bob Munn, plus fewest putts.

On Feb. 26, nine men gathered at the Willowick Golf Club in Santa Ana on a cool but warming morning. Willowick is a par-70, 6,000 yard of long, mostly straight, tree-lined fairways and large bunkers, but no water hazards. It also has two 500-plusyard par 5s that are the longest the League plays. Even though conditions were good, there were no birdies.

A Flight Winners: First place: Gary Stivers, 3 under 67; second: tie between Norihiro and Jim Goltra, 3 over 73; third: Hillhouse; fourth: Petersen; fifth: McKusky. Jim Goltra was closest to the pin on the 130-yard, par-3 12th hole. Norihiro had fewest putts.

B Flight Winners: First place: Tom Ross, 4 over 74, plus fewest putts; second: Lowell Goltra; third: Marv Ballard.

Both the Monday and Friday Golf Leagues play at four local courses, all within 15 minutes of Leisure World, starting between 7-7:30 a.m., except holidays. The courses are David L. Baker in Fountain Valley, Meadowlark in Huntington Beach, Riverview in Santa Ana, and Willowick in Garden Grove. In general, masks are required at the pro shops, but optional while waiting to tee off. No masks are required on the putting greens, driving range or the course itself. Golfers are respectful of one other’s personal space, social distancing is observed, and there is no contact with others’ equipment. Golf carts are single person only unless riders are from the same household.

LW Men’s Club membership is not required, and friends, ladies, spouses and family are all welcome to play and/or join. There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Prizes are awarded for low gross in each flight, birdies, closest to the pin on two par-3s, and lowest number of putts in each flight. Holes-in-One and eagles, although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contact McKusky (562) 430-8618 or LaCascia (801) 674-5975.

Handicaps can be determined using local course handicap numbers and adjusted for the longer, more difficult courses outside Leisure World. Contact LaCascia for more information.

—Dave LaCascia