Men’s Golf League Results

On Aug. 11, 12 golfers and guest David Hernandez competed at the 6,000-yard par-71 Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana.

With so-so playing conditions there were only three rounds net under par, two at even par and there were no birdies. Fujio Norihiro, and Jim Goltra tied for fewest putts for the “A” flight and Bob Munn had fewest for the “B”. Closest to the pin on both the par-3 fourth and par-3 twelfth holes was Gary Stivers.

A flight winners: Bill McKusky, 7 under 63, first place; tie between LaCascia, Norihiro, Goltra, and Clay Fischer, 3 under 67, second; Stivers, 1 under 69, third.

B flight winners: Tom Ross, 5 under 65, first place; Lowell Goltra, second; tie between Bob Munn and Ron Jackson, third.

On Aug. 14, 12 golfers attacked the 5,800-yard par-70 Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. With good course conditions and comfortable weather, scores were good but there were just two birdies both by Jim Goltra. Goltra was closest to the pins on the par-3 ninth hole, and Clay Fischer was closest on the par-3 second.

Fujio Norihiro had fewest putts in the “A” flight, and Gene Vesely had fewest in the “B”. A special challenge of “greenies” on the par-3 ninth hole was offered, and Norihiro, Goltra, Gary Stivers, Tom Ross, and Bob Munn responded.

A flight winners: Goltra, first place; tie between Bill McKusky and Larry Hillhouse, second; Norihiro, third; Sam Choi, fourth; tie between Stivers, Dave LaCascia, and Chris Lankford, fifth.

B flight winners: Munn, first place; Ross, second; tie between Vesely and Lowell Goltra, third.

On Aug. 18, 11 golfers plus two guests competed at the 4,000yard par-62 David L. Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley. The weather was overcast at the 7 a.m. tee time and remained that way until the 13th hole. The course was damp from overnight watering but caused no issues. Tee boxes are again becoming chewed up and require some work.

With good playing conditions there were 10 rounds net under par, and two birdies each by Sam Choi and Jim Goltra, plus one each by Dave LaCascia. Fujio Norihiro, Bill McKusky, and Clay Fischer. Closest to the pin on the par-3 third hole was Choi, and on the par-3 fifteenth hole was Norihrio.

A flight winners: Choi, first place; McKusky, second; tie between Norihiro and Chris Lankford, third; Fischer, fourth; tie between LaCascia, Gary Stivers, and Goltra, fifth.

B flight winners: Gene Vesely, first place; Ron Jackson, second; Lowell Goltra, third.

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 required with a sign-up sheet available at each round.

There is a prize pool for each round. 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 fewest number of putts in each flight. 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