LW Men’s Golf League

Eleven members of the Leisure World Men’s Golf League convened at the River View Golf Course in Santa Ana on Oct. 26. The greens were aerated in mid-October and have improved to the point that there was little effect on putting.

At par 70 and 5,400 yards, River View has numerous crossings of the Santa Ana River and seven elevated greens. Mid month the dam upstream of the golf course was opened, causing high water flow and some damage to the course. Two holes were inaccessible due to significantly widened crossing points and a washed-out pontoon bridge. But with good weather and course conditions, seven of the 11 golfers managed to score net under par with a 9 under by Sergio Borbon, and 6 under by Gary Stivers.

There were five birdies—two by Larry Hillhouse, and one each by Chris Lankford, Jim Goltra and Borbon. The two closest to the pin challenges were won by Clay Fisher on No. 2, and Hillhouse on No. 9. Goltra and Borbon had fewest putts for the round.

Net score equal gross minus handicap.

A flight winner (handicaps of 1-19): Stivers, first place; Lankford, second; Hillhouse and

Sam Choi, third; Dave LaCascia, fourth; Goltra and Fisher, fifth.

B flight winners (handicaps of 20 and higher): Borbon, first place; Massaro, second; Tom Ross, third.

The league plays every Monday at four local courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. Advance league reservations are required with a sign-up sheet 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 801-674-5974.

—Dave LaCascia