Men’s Golf League Results Sept. 2

Friday Golf

Ten golfers and a new member (Matthew Paek) from the Leisure World Men’s Golf League played Sept. 2 at the challenging 5,800-yard par 70 Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. Riverview is a full-size course with significant elevation changes, doglegs, numerous Santa Ana River crossings, and sloping fairways (always toward the riverbed). The temperature was in the 70s at the 7 a.m. tee time and there was bright sun for the entire round with high humidity. Temperatures rose all morning until it reached the mid-90s by 11:30 a.m. when it was becoming very uncomfortable to be out in the sun and heat.

Tee boxes, fairways and greens continue to be well maintained making for a fun round. The golf ball was travelling well leading to some great shot making and a few really low scores. Considering the terrific playing conditions the course allowed some great results yet permitted only six of the 12 rounds to be at or under par while yielding seven birdies. With the back nine over 500 yards longer than the front, scores often balloon five or six strokes over the last nine.

Winners: A Flight (handicaps 0-19): First place: Dave LaCascia, a splendid 8 under 62, plus two birdies and closest to the pin on the par 3 second hole; second: Clay Fischer, a nicely played 7 over 63, plus a birdie; third: Fujio Norihiro, a nice 4 over 66; fourth: Gary Stivers, a sweet 3 under 67; and fifth: Sam Choi, at 2 over 72, plus a birdie and fewest putts.

B Flight (handicaps 20 and over): First place: Gene Vesely, a terrific 5 under 65, plus three birdies and fewest putts; second: Bob Munn, a very respectable even par 70; third: Digna Vesely, a fine 1 over 71, plus closest to the pin on the par 3 ninth hole; fourth: Ron Jackson; and fifth: Liz Meripol.

Monday Golf

Due to the Labor Day Holiday there was no golf on Sept.5.

The Monday and Friday Golf Leagues play at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. The courses the group plays are always quite full, so advance League reservations are becoming the norm with a sign-up sheet available at each round.

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

—Dave LaCascia