Columnist Peter Benton: Senior qualifying event set for May 10

Peter Benton

Wednesday, April 14, 1999 | 10:11 a.m.

Peter Benton's golf column appears Wednesday.

Senior professional golfers are reminded that Las Vegas Senior Classic open qualifying will take place at the TPC at The Canyons on Monday, May 10.

This event, which will be limited to 156 professionals over the age of 50, will give golfers the opportunity to qualify for the Senior Classic and thus compete for its $1.4 million purse.

The four low scorers will gain entry into the May 13-16 Senior Classic.

The Monday qualifying tournament is open to the public. Call 242-3000 for information.

* SENIOR-ITIS: Daily Las Vegas Senior Classic tickets can be purchased for $15 and season badges for $50 at Cadillac West, Cashman Cadillac and Ted Wiens Tire and Auto Centers, plus all local golf courses, through the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association.

Spectators can save $5 by buying daily tickets in advance and $25 on the $200 VIP package, which includes four season badges and one parking pass.

Special 2-for-1 ticket packages are available for seniors (60-over) and military personnel. Juniors (17-under) will be admitted free with paying adults.

* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The 1999 Las Vegas Senior Classic is seeking volunteers. Those interested should call Michele at 242-3008.

* DOAN'S LITTLE THRILLS: Cameron Doan, head professional at the Texas Country Club in El Paso, parlayed his skill of playing in windy conditions to win the recent Zevo/All World Sports Pro-Am, played over the demanding Desert Inn Golf Club, with a 1-over-par 145.

This event featured 260 PGA club professionals and amateurs from across the country.

Jerry Holley, the tournament's producer, fared best of the local participating professionals, tying for eighth. His team, which included fellow Las Vegans Dale McIntire and Larry Koentopp, won the British Open flight.

* WINTERWOOD CHARITY: The Winterwood Men's Golf Association's 13th annual Charity Classic, to benefit a Boulder City High School boys and girls golf teams and art department scholarship program, is scheduled for Sunday, May 2 at the Boulder City Golf Course.

Entry fee is $75 per person, which includes green fees, cart, tee prizes and an 11 a.m. buffet lunch.

There will be separate flights for women and senior men over the age of 55, with a shotgun start for all players at 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Call 294-9310 or 438-0024 for details.

* ANGEL PARK JUNIORS: Last month's Angel Park Junior Classic played over the Cloud Nine layout saw David Anderson capture the 11-hole PeeWee division title with a 44. Chris Kalbfleisch placed second at 47 and in third spot with 50 was Harry McCoy, Jr.

The girls 9-10 victor at 52 for 11 holes was Kelsey Voit. Angelica Wright followed at 55, while Desiree Del Rosario had a 58.

Jimmy Burris was victorious in the 7-hole Super Pee-Wee, winning with a score of 27. Second at 30 was Max Marsico with third going to Christopher Viravongsa and his 34.