Men’s Golf Club

At the April 27 Leisure World Men’s Golf Club tournament, 57 golfers vied for best net score, plus two circle holes (shots within a 5-foot radius are rewarded) and two closest-tothe- pin challenges. The Turtle Lake Golf Course is a 1,658yard, 18-hole, par-54 course.

The morning was cool and overcast with enough wind to affect the flight of the golf ball. The greens are still recovering from the recent aeration, but the tee boxes and fairways continue to be well-maintained. Even so, 30 of the golfers were net at or under par, plus there were 17 circle holes and a season-high 68 birdies. Closest to the pin on the seventh hole was Paul Alloway, and on the 16th hole, it was Dong Kim. All scores below are net (gross score minus handicap). A Flight encompasses golfers with handicaps of 0-7, while B Flight is 8-11, and C-Flight is 12-18.

A Flight: First place: Bob Turner, an excellent 8 under 46; second: tie between Alan Sewell, Young Lee and Dong Kim, a very good 6 under 48; third: Steve Walker, a hard-earned 4 under 50; fourth: Dave LaCascia, a sweet 3 under 51; fifth: tie between Richard Jun and Gene Archambault, 2 under 52; sixth: tie between Jae H. Lee and Jun Um, 1 under 53; seventh: tie between Bill McKusky and Mike Mayfield, even par 54.

B Flight: First place: Paul Alloway, a super 6 under 48; second: Hyon Shin, an excellent 5 under 49; third: tie between Dale Williamson, Brian Tivnan and Walt Bier, a nice 4 under 50; fourth: tie between Pat Paternoster and Bob Johnston, a well-played 3 under 51; fifth: John Haley, a good 2 under 52; sixth: Won Song, even par 54.

C Flight: First place: Dennis Jensen, an excellent 7 under 47; second: Steve Kang, an outstanding 5 under 49; third: tie between Lee Broadbent and Rolando Ramirez, a very good 3 under 51; fourth: tie between Paul Shellenberger, Roger Bennett and Dave Winn, a fine 2 under 52; fifth: Jack Haskins, 1 under 53; sixth: tie between Byron Schweitzer and Joe Didonato, even par 54.

The next tournament will be on May 11. Golfers are asked to arrive10-15minutespriortotheir scheduled tee time and be ready to play. Anyone who planned to play but cannot should contact Alan Sewell at (541) 324-8558 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975 as soon as possible.

The Men’s Golf Club spring picnic is scheduled for June 15 at the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. Tickets will be available at all Men’s and Guys & Gals tournaments.

—Dave LaCascia