Golf League Results for April 22 and 25

On April 22, 10 men of the Leisure World Golf League took on the par-71 Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana. With no water hazards, tree-lined sand traps and long fairways, the 6,000-yard course requires accurate drives and approach shots. The greens had recently been aerated and sanded, causing some inconsistencies when putting. It had been very rainy overnight until early morning, but it warmed up nicely and there was little wind. With the punched greens and wet conditions, only five scores were at or below par, but there were seven birdies. All scores are net (gross minus handicap). A Flight handicaps are 0-19, and B Flight is more than 19.

A Flight: First place: tie between Clay Fischer and Jim Goltra, a terrific 7 under 64; second: Tim Looney, a hard-fought 6 under 65, plus a birdie; third: Sam Choi, with a birdie and closest to the pin on the 12th hole; fifth: tie between Bill McKusky, Gary Stivers and Larry Hillhouse. Fischer had two birdies, and Stivers had one. Jim Goltra also had a birdie and fewest putts. McKusky was closest to the pin on the fourth hole.

B Flight: First place: Lowell Goltra, a well-played 3 under 68; second: Gene Vesely, at 2 under 69, plus fewest putts; third: Bob Munn. Nine golfers challenged the Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana on April 25. The morning was cool but sunny and warmed up nicely throughout the round. With numerous elevation changes, plus picturesque mountain and river views, the golfers enjoyed the 5,600-yard, par-70 course. Excellent fairway and green conditions led to five of the scores at or under par and yielded six birdies.

A Flight: First place: tie between Stivers and Choi, a wellplayed 7 under 63; second: Jim Goltra, an excellent 4 under 66, plus three birdies, fewest putts and closest to the pin on the second hole; third: McKusky, even par 70; fourth: Fischer, 1 over 71. Stivers, Choi and Fischer each also had a birdie.

B Flight: First place: Lowell Goltra, a very good 7 under 63; second: Vesely; third: Bill Zurn; fourth: Munn. Lowell Goltra and Zurn tied for fewest putts.

The Golf League plays Mondays and Fridays at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. The courses are always quite full, so advance reservations are available via a sign-up sheet at each round.

There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Rewards are given for low net and fewest putts in each flight, birdies, and closest to the pin on two par-3 holes. Holes-in-one and eagles (2 under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia