Golf League Results for Feb. 25 and 28

Nine men of the LW Golf League braved the very cold and damp weather on Feb. 25 at Santa Ana’s Willowick Golf Course, a par-70, nearly 6,000yard course that has no water hazards. However, tree-lined fairways and large, yawning sand traps add to the challenge of the course length.

Though there were lots of cold hands and feet at the 37-degree, 7 a.m. tee time, the temps rose to a comfortable 62 degrees by round’s end, with plenty of sun and no wind. With such favorable playing conditions, four of the scores were at or under par, and there were three birdies.

All scores below are net (gross minus handicap). Handicaps for A Flight are 0-19 and over 19 for B Flight.

A Flight: First place: Dave LaCascia, a well-played 4 under 66, plus a birdie; second: Gary Stivers, a very good 3 under 67; third: Sam Choi, a hard-earned 1 under 69; fourth: Bill McKusky, plus a birdie. LaCascia and Stivers tied for fewest putts.

B Flight: First place: Mike Looney, a super 3 under 67; second: Bob Munn, a nice round at even par 70; third: Gene Vesely, 1 over 71, plus fewest putts and closest to the pins on both the fourth and 12th holes; fourth: Clay Fischer; fifth: Tom Ross.

On Feb. 28, 14 men and one woman challenged the Riverview Golf Course in Fountain Valley. In addition to rolling greens, this course features significant elevation changes, dramatic water hazards and narrow fairways.

Although it was cold at the first tee time, the sun was already out and the temperature rose dramatically. With excellent conditions, nine players were at or under par, and there were seven birdies.

A Flight: First place: tie between Stivers and Choi, a well-played 5 under 65; second: tie between LaCascia and Fujio Norihiro, a hard-earned 1 under 69; third: tie between Larry Hillhouse and Chris Lankford. Hillhouse, LaCascia and Norihiro each had two birdies. LaCascia, Stivers and Choi tied for fewest putts, and LaCascia was closest to the pin on the 100-yard ninth hole.

B Flight: First place: Fischer, a terrific 7 under 63; second: Bill Zurn, a very nice 5 under 65; third: Munn, a fine 4 under 66; fourth: tie between Vesely and Ron Jackson, a good 3 under 67; fifth: tie between Looney, McKusky and Liz Meripol. Munn and Zurn tied for fewest putts, and Vesely was closest to the pin on the 140-yard second hole.

The Golf League plays at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. Advance League reservations are available via a sign-up sheet at each round. If interested, contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia