LW Men’s Golf League
Ten Leisure World Men’s Golf League members played at the 4,000-yard par-62 David L. Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley on April 26.
The course was named for an influential member of the California golf community. While specific moments from David L. Baker’s personal career may not be widely documented, his enduring impact on golf enthusiasts and the public lives on through this notable golf course. His vision for creating a golfing haven within Orange County has provided countless golfers with memorable experiences.
Even though the course was very wet, every golfer shot net under par, thanks to well-tended greens and tees that were set a little farther forward than usual. Sam Choi was closest to the pin on the 110-yard par-3 third hole, and Gary Stivers was closest on the 140-yard par-3 12th hole. Choi had the fewest putts in the A flight, while Steve Miller had fewest putts in the B. Choi and Fujio Norihiro each had two birdies. Chris Lankford and Gene Vesely had one birdie each.
A flight winners (handicaps of 0-19): Choi and Norihiro, 11 under 51, first place; Stivers, 6 under 56, second; Lankford, 5 under 57, third; Dave LaCascia, 4 under 58, fourth; Clay Fischer, 1 under 61, fifth.
B flight winners (handicaps over 19): Vesely, 11 under 51, first place; Miller, 5 under 57, second; Bob Munn, 4 under 58, third; Bill McKusky, 1 under 61, fourth.
Ten members played at the 6,000-yard, par-71 Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana on April 29.
Willowick Golf Course is a significant golfing destination located in the heart of Santa Ana, just five miles west of Disneyland. Willowick holds the distinction of being the oldest 18-hole public golf course in Orange County, and uniquely among county golf courses, has no water hazards.
Due to the inconsistent state of the greens, fewest putts rewards was replaced by pars. Anyone who got a par or birdie was rewarded based on how many the golfer achieved. The following golfers had pars: Sam Choi, 10; Clay Fischer, 9; Jim Goltra, 8; Chris Lankford, 7; Gene Vesely, 4; Bill McKusky and Dave LaCascia, 3; Gary Stivers, 2; and Bob Munn, 1.
With excellent weather conditions, five of the 10 players achieved a net score below par. Stivers was closest to the pin on the 140-yard par-3 fourth hole, and Fischer was closest on the 140-yard par-3 12th hole.
A flight winners (handicaps of 0-19): Lankford, 7 under 64, first place; Fischer, 6 under 65, second; Choi, 5 under 66, third; Stivers, 2 under 69, fourth; Goltra and LaCascia, 1 over 72, fifth.
B flight winners (handicaps over 19): Gene Vesely, 5 under 66, first place; Munn and Digna Vesely, 1 over 72, second; Tom Ross and McKusky, third.
The Monday and Friday golf leagues play at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. Advanced reservations required. Sign-up sheets are available at each round.
There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter.
Those interested in playing can contact Gary Stivers at 714313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at 801-674-5975.
—Dave LaCascia
