Guys and Gals Tournament

AGuysandGalsTournament was played on Jan. 18. Teams of various skilled golfers of one man and one woman vied for best net scores (gross score minus handicap), plus two circle holes (shots within a 5 foot radius are rewarded), and two closest to the pin challenges. The Turtle Lake Golf Course is a 1,658-yard, 18 hole, par 54 course, that tests all who play. There were two holes-in-one this tournament recorded by Dale Williamson on Hole No. 8 and Grace Choi on Hole No.15.

Players are urged to repair their divots and ball marks.

A total of 33 teams (66 players) teed off and played 18 holes. The morning was cool and very damp with little wind. The sun was out but temperatures never rose above the low 50s. Greens and fairways were extremely damp, and golfers were urged to avoid walking in the high traffic areas by using the concrete walkways to get from hole to hole where possible. Fairways had not been mowed due to the inclement weather and the golf ball did not travel well either on the ground or in the air. By rounds end, some of the dampness had burned off but accurate putting remained an issue due to the very weedy and wet conditions on the greens.

There were ten circle hole winners and 40 birdies. The lowest gross and net score was recorded by Pat Paternoster and Nancy Reid. Twenty teams had net scores at or under par plus six teams were under 50 net. Closest to the pin on the eighth hole was Dale Williamson and Nancy Reid. On the 17th hole it was Dong Kim and Grace Choi.

Winners: (All scores below are net=gross score minus handicap) “A” flight (handicaps of 0-9): First place: tie between Bob Turner and Susie Kim : Won and Jane Song, a sensational 6 under 48; second: tie between Dong and Devora Kim : Gene Archambault and Stella Yoon, a well-played 4 under 50; third: Steve Walker and Lisa Kim, a very nice 3 under 51; fourth: Mike Mayfield and Alison Kim, a sweet 2 under 52; fifth: tie between Young and Hae Lee, Kyoo and Jassca Choi, a nice 1 under 53; sixth: Bill Lyons (welcome back) and Linda Herman, at even par 54.

“B” flight (handicaps of 10-12): First place: Pat and Nancy, a spectacular 9 under 45; second: James Farr and Sandy Derouin, a really good 5 under 49; third: Yong J. and Myung Kim, a super 1 under 52; fourth: Fujio Norihiro and Keiko Sekino, at even par 54.

“C” flight (handicaps of 1318): First place: A three-way tie between Dale Williamson and Mary Grieg, Jae H. and Sun Lee, Lee Broadbent and Joann Lim, a terrific 6 under 48; second: Brian Tivnan and Patty Littrell, an impressive 4 under 50; third: Scott Tuchfarber and Judi Ornoff, a very nice 3 under 51; fourth: James and Grace Choi, a fine 2 under 52; fifth: Rolando Ramirez and Mary Ann Moore, at even par 54.

The next Guys and Gals Tournament will be on Feb. 15. The next Men’s Tournament will be on Feb. 8 and every second and fourth Wednesday of the following months. Those who planned to play in any tournament and cannot should contact Alan Sewell, 541-3248558, or Dave LaCascia, 801674-5975 as soon as possible. Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time and be ready to play.

—Dave LaCascia