Golfers enjoy tournament, picnic
The second Leisure World Guys & Gals Tournament of the month was played on the Turtle Lake Golf Course on June 30 and was followed by a picnic at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. There were numerous raffles of Roger Dunn discount cards, plus golf balls and hats provided by United Healthcare and Optum. A good time was had by all. Eighty-five golfers and family members enjoyed a delightful feast of grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, beer, soda, wine and water. Dessert was apple pie and cupcakes.
In the tournament, three flights of a one-man-and-onewoman teams participated for best net scores, four circle holes (within a 5-foot circle) and two closest-to-the-pin challenges. A total of 32 teams of golfers competed through the early morning and into the afternoon. At the initial 7:30 a.m. tee time, the weather was overcast, cool and windless. Only 1 of the 32 rounds was net above par. Bill Long recorded a Hole-In-One—his second this year and on the same hole.
The greens and course fairways remain in very good condition, with the wet and muddy spots mainly gone. However, the tee boxes are still in poor shape, with very low growth and many bald spots.
The golfers extend a special thanks to the Starters, who are a big help in keeping the various ladies’ and men’s tournaments on time and running smoothly.
A Flight encompasses golfers with handicaps of 0-10; B Flight is handicaps of 11-13; and C Flight is handicaps of 14-18. All scores below are net (gross score minus handicap).
A Flight Winners: First place: Young Lee and Hae Lee, a terrific 10 under 44; second: Bill Lyons and Pam Krug, a nice 8 under 46; third: tie between Jay Kim and Myung Kim and Bill Long and Janice Turner, 6 under 48; fourth: tie between Glen Barry and Karen Mendon, Dale Williamson and Mary Grieg, and Paul Alloway and Ann Tran, 5 under 49.
B Flight Winners: First place: Won Lee and Mimi Lee, a remarkable 12 under 42; second: Dave LaCascia and Liz Meripol, a super 10 under 44; third: tie between Walt Bier and Margie Thompson and James Farr and Sandy Derouin, a grand 7 under 47; fourth: Won Song and Jane Song, a marvelous 6 under 48.
C Flight Winners: First place: tie between James Choi and Grace Choi and Bruce Bowles and Patty Littrell, a lovely 10 under 44; second: Ron Jackson and Dale Quinn, an excellent 9 under 45; third: tie between Tri Nguyen and Laura Garcia, Marv Jones and Marilyn Hewitt, and Hyun Lee and Hi Lee, a fine 7 under 47; fourth: tie between Lee Broadbent and Joann Lim and Ken Notorleva and Alison Kim, 6 under 48.
Closest to the pin on the par-3 eighth hole was Tri Nguyen and Linda Herman. On the par 3 17th hole, Dave LaCascia was closest for the men and Liz Meripol for the ladies. There were also eight circle hole winners.
The next Guys & Gals Tournament will be on July 21. If you are scheduled to play and cannot, contact Alan Sewell at (541) 3248558 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975 as soon as you know.
—Dave LaCascia
