Wednesday, May 28, 2003 | 9:56 a.m.
Peter Benton's golf column appears Wednesday.
The inaugural Olive Crest Las Vegas Invitational has been scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at the Rio Secco Golf Course.
An amazing organization, Olive Crest is the saving grace for many of our state's 30,000 abused and battered children. Local businesses are encouraged to give their support in an effort to bring happiness along with physical and emotional support to those far less fortunate than ourselves.
There is a myriad of sponsorships available, starting with a $10,000 Tournament Sponsor which includes just about everything except a Knighthood, scaling down to a Foursome Package which is $1,200.
All entries into this event will receive extraordinary tee prizes, breakfast, plus participate in both a silent and live auction. There will be door prizes and a gala awards banquet at the conclusion of play.
Further details re entry application or sponsorships are available by calling Sheila White at 221-6224, ext 1706.
Dianne Jett, of the Las Vegas Country Club, was the overall low net winner after excellent rounds of 67-62--129.
Low gross in the Gold Flight, (ages 50-59,) was Jean Tenhulzen, Los Prados, with low net going to Pam Downey, Las Vegas Golf Club.
In the Diamond Flight, (60-69,) LVGC's Rita Revello garnered low gross with Judy Weniger (Sun City) winning low net. Platinum flight winners (70 and over,) were Barbara Christensen, (LVGC) and Marjorie Galitz who won low gross and low net respectively.
As we are all fully aware, Annika Sorenstam participated in last week's Bank of America Colonial Invitational, and all I want to write on the subject is that I think that she did herself proud.
Sorenstam conducted herself with both dignity and humility, and although it appeared she did not have her "A" game with her, she enthralled and captivated the vast crowds both in attendance and those who watched via TV and she by no means disgraced herself -- in fact quite the opposite.
She proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is a terrific golfer, an extraordinary talent and a wonderful ambassador for the LPGA.
However, it's over now and although I do not think that after one event anything was actually proved, or disproved, let's enjoy the memories and allow the two tours to go their separate ways.
Basically and briefly the rule will limit the length between the clubhead heal and toe to 5 inches and set a limit of 2.8 inches on the height between the sole and the crown of the clubhead.
The USGA also proposes to limit club length to 48 inches. Putters will be the only club excluded from this length limitation.
The USGA recognizes that some clubs already in use exceed these proposed limits on clubhead size and length. If these limits are adopted as outlined, such clubs would receive a one-year grace period allowing their use through Dec. 31, 2004.
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