Golf

Brilliant Bohn is the king of Herts

Danny Caro — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:36:26 +0100

Jeremy Bohn warmed up for this summer’s Maccabiah Games by winning the Herts Salver at Aldwickbury Park.

The Team GB captain, who is a member of Hartsbourne Golf Club, produced an excellent finish to edge out Luke Hynes of Porters Park.

Bohn said: "I had a poor 2012 but was pleased to qualify for the Maccabiah team once more, though I knew I would have to improve my game if I am to compete for medals out there.

"As the weather has been so poor this year, hardly any golf has been possible, so I have been concentrating on getting as fit as I can and practising with a new set of irons I acquired."

Bohn, 41, achieved the best score of the day, going round in a two-under-par 69. Starting his round on the 10th tee, he reached the turn in 32 shots (-3) and proceeded to cover the tougher front nine in 37 (+1) to win by one shot and qualify for the County Championship.

He said: “It’s great to win the County qualifier, especially as so many of the top amateur players are 20 years younger and full-time golfers once they leave school.

"Now I hope to compete well at the County Championships in June, as well as continue my form through the season in the Glancy and, most importantly, at the Maccabiah in Israel.

"I played really well, but the key is always to hole some putts and I did that at crucial times."

Beck leads Duke home

Danny Caro — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:20:09 +0100

Israel’s Laetitia Beck led the Blue Devils to victory at the ACC Women’s Golf Championships held at the Sedgefield Golf Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Born in Caesarea, Beck claimed her best finish on the circuit after claiming the individual runners-up spot as the competition’s third-ranked team Blue Devils retained the title.

Beck said: "It is great to win, although I was not happy with the way I played. I made a lot of birdies but then also a lot of mistakes as I found it hard to adjust to the firm greens."

This was Beck’s fourth consecutive top 10 finish, with rounds of 74, 73 and 72 seeing her record a closing score of 219.

Beck on top of her game in Arizona

Danny Caro — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:54:50 +0100

Laetitia Beck helped Duke University Blue Devils finish in second place at the Ping/ASU Invitational at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona.

The Israeli player was tied for the individual lead after two rounds, but a final round of 75 saw her finish in eighth place with a score of 212, a seven-shot improvement on her best score.

Beck fired 12 birdies over the three days of competition.

Ryder Cup stars lead £40K drive for care home

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:04:53 +0100

There was a Ryder Cup flavour to the Jewish Care Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Dyrham Park, Herts, which raised £40,000 for the charity’s Rela Goldhill Lodge in Golders Green, supporting 20 people with severe physical and sensory disabilities.

Former European team members Paul Way and Paul Broadhurst were among the pros taking part, along with Jewish player Sam Little.

Jewish Care’s Daniel Carmel-Brown praised the “heart-warming generosity” of those involved in the tournament.
“It is a privilege to work alongside this committee and their guests who together help to make sure that the people who depend on Jewish Care get the help they need,” Mr Carmel-Brown said.

Brenner retain Abridge junior crown

Danny Caro — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:38:22 +0100

Marc Brenner has retained the Abridge Junior Club Championships.

A member of the Team GB squad at the 2011 European Maccabi Games, Brenner, 16, enjoyed a successful spell by winning a gold medal at a PGA event in Los Angeles followed by silver in San Diego.

It's time for tee in Watford

Jay Grenby — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:18:50 +0100

Avid golfers among the Watford Synagogue membership who have been playing together socially on a regular basis have decided to put their sporting relationship on a more formal level by establishing the Wads Golf Society.

The group plays on Sunday mornings at Aldenham Golf Club and other local venues. It would welcome new members, including players who are not members of the shul.

Society organisers Clive Walters and Barry Freed hope to arrange an annual charity golf day in aid of a cause close to the Watford community.

Curtis wins National Scratch Competition

Danny Caro — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:38:38 +0100

Ricky Curtis booked his place in the Team GB squad for next year’s Maccabiah Games in Israel after winning the National Scratch Competition in Birmingham.

Curtis, of Abridge Golf Club, held off the challenge of a high-class field and was crowned as the champion Jewish male golfer in a tournament co-hosted by Maccabi GB and the Association of Jewish Golf Clubs & Societies.

The event at the Forest of Arden Hotel featured 28 golfers competing for the major prize. The course was still feeling the effects of the wet summer and played its full-length making the level par round of 72 by Joel Field of Sandy Lodge even more impressive. Fine rounds of 74 from Richard Merritt of Royal Wimbledon and 75 by Curtis ensured a competitive overnight leaderboard.

Conditions improved on day two as the three overnight leaders went off last and Curtis and Field fought a close battle. Field was unable to capture the form of the previous day, returning a score of 76 whilst Curtis went round in par to secure a one-shot victory with an aggregate score of 147 to lift the Donald Forster Trophy.

Mark Gershinson and Mark Charles, both of Hartsbourne, shot fine rounds of 74 and 75 respectively.

It was a win double for Abridge as Laurence Green won the Masters competition with rounds of 76 and 82 to ensure a comfortable margin of victory.

The facilities at the hotel were first class and whilst golf is of course the purpose of the event the degree of friendship amongst the competitors was delightful and all those attending were unanimous in their support of the new format and look to spread the word to enhance numbers for future years.

A number of the participants have also applied to take part in the Maccabiah Games next year, so the competition also gave the Maccabi Golf committee the opportunity to assess players before they select their teams in the coming weeks. There are still opportunities for places in all the categories so any last minute registrations at www.maccabigb.org will still be accepted.

Tournament co-organiser David Harris said: "Maccabi GB and The Association were extremely pleased with the whole weekend.

"This is the first time we have co-hosted an event and hope that the collaboration can be built upon to enhance the promotion of Jewish Golf in the UK."

2012 National Scratch Results

Scratch: Overall
Winner: Ricky Curtis (Abridge) 147
Runner-up: Joel Field (Sandy Lodge) 148
3rd: Mark Gershinson (Hartsbourne) 154

Scratch First Round
Winner: Joel Field (Sandy Lodge) 72
Scratch Second Round
Winner: Ricky Curtis (Abridge) 72
Masters
Winner: Laurence Green (Abridge) 158
Runner-up: Ian Brill (Moor Allerton) 168

Open Competition Standard Scratch:
Round 1 – Sunday 02/09/2012: 75
Round 2 – Monday 03/09/2012: 75

Masters Competition Standard Scratch:
Round 1 – Sunday 02/09/2012: 73
Round 2 – Monday 03/09/2012: 74 R/O

GB win medals galore at JCC Games

Danny Caro — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:47:30 +0100

Team GB have returned from the JCC Games in Rockland, New York, with a record medal haul.

The squad broke the previous total from Denver in 2010 with a mammoth 96 medals.

The Boys Football team held their nerve to win one of 34 gold medals following a nail-biting penalty shootout
against Suffolk County.

GB fell behind for the first time in the tournament but managed to equalise a minute later through Sam Belchak.

The defending champions looked solid in defence but could not manage a winner so the game went into extra time. Dylan Kaye gave GB the upper hand but Suffolk levelled with the last kick of the game to take it to penalties. GB showed great composure from the spot to win 4-2 and retain the gold medal for the fourth year running.

There was heartbreak in the Girls Lacrosse competition where GB were edged out 16-15 by Rockland Mixed. GB endured a bad spell in the first half where the hosts scored seven quickfire goals without reply. Rockland led 12-5 with 15 minutes remaining and although GB mounted a stirring comeback, they fell just short.

The squad received bronze medals and were named the team of the tournament.
GB bowed out at the quarter-finals stage of the Girls Football competition after going down 4-1 against Rockland. A well-taken goal from Chloe Greenberg hauled GB level but Rockland stepped up a gear to run out worthy winners.

GB won three medals in the Tennis event with Jacob Alberga striking gold in the under-14 B competition after his opponent retired during the final. Marco Laurence and Abi Spanbok claimed bronze medals in the doubles.
Hannah Grunwerg was the standout performer in the Dancing competition. She claimed four golds and one silver.

GB also won the Israel dance routine, with Amanda Tropp bringing home five medals including two gold. Claudia Marks, Daisy Margolis, Sarah Rabin and Sarah Nagar were also successful.

Jack Myers stole the show in the Golf competition. He brought home five golds and a silver, with Joey Charles claiming one silver and three bronze.

The GB swimmers registered an impressive 43-medal tally in the pool, with each competitor bringing home silverware. Daniel Schindler and Robert Dos Santos won four gold medals apiece, with Dos Santos capturing 11 medals overall. Elisha Kramer chipped in with two more golds, while sisters Rachel and Naomi Ayrton carried on their good work from last year’s European Maccabi Games with an impressive nine medal haul between them. There was also silverware for Chloe Jacobs, Kate Peters, Rachel Goldstein and Libby Walker.

There were 13 medals for GB in Table Tennis, with Sam Krisman, Ronen Weinstein, Zak Mandel, Sam Gotlieb, Jacob Nico Katz and Sharon Bamberg collecting at least two medals. Krisman led the way with a gold and two silver.

On top of the 34 gold medals, GB collected 30 silver and 32 bronze.

Reflecting on a successful performance, Team GB joint-manager Brian Green said: “The squad were impeccably behaved on and off the field of play and were a true credit to their families and Maccabi GB. In some cases it is going to be difficult to prise the kids away from their new families.

“Orange County, LA, who are hosting next year’s JCC Games, are desperate for us to send a large delegation again.”

How they fared

FOOTBALL
U14 Boys Team (gold)

TENNIS
Singles - Jacob Alberga (gold)
Doubles - Marco Laurence and Abi Spanbok (bronze)

DANCE
Hannah Grunwerg (4 gold, 1 silver)
Amanda Tropp (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
Claudia Marks (1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
Daisy Margolis (1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze)
Sarah Rabin (1 gold, 3 bronze)
Sarah Nagar (1 gold, 2 silver)

GOLF
Jack Myers (5 gold, 1 silver)
Joey Charles (1 silver, 3 bronze)

SWIMMING
Daniel Schindler (4 gold, 4 bronze)
Robert Dos Santos (4 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze)
Elisha Kramer (2 gold, 3 bronze)
Rachel Ayrton (3 gold, 1 silver)
Naomi Ayrton (2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
Chloe Jacobs (5 silver, 2 bronze)
Kate Peters (1 bronze)
Rachel Goldstein (1 bronze)
Libby Walker (1 bronze)

TABLE TENNIS
Sam Krisman (1 gold, 2 silver)
Ronen Weinstein (1 gold, 1 bronze)
Zak Mandel (2 silver)
Sam Gotlieb 2 silver)
Jacob Nico Katz (1 silver, 1 bronze)
Sharon Bamberg (2 bronze)

Total medal breakdown: 34xgold, 30xsilver, 32xbronze

Maccabi GB stars shine

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:47:54 +0100

Team GB made a flying start to the JCC Games in Rockland, New York.

Both Daniel Schindler and Robert Dos Santos won gold and bronze in swimming, while Chloe Jacobs took silver and Elisha Kramer a bronze.

In golf, Jack Myers took his tally to three golds and a silver after winning the two-day tournament. Joey Charles won two bronze medals in the under-14 category.

Hannah Grunwerg won gold in the solo ballet, while silver and bronze went to Sarah Nagar and Sarah Rabin.
Sarah Rabin and Daisy Margolis also won bronze in the ballet duet, while Margolis took silver in the modern solo section of the competition.

In lyrical dance, Amanda Tropp took bronze, while Claudia Marks and Rachel Rabin finished third in the duets section.

Bonnyton show style to grab golfing glory

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:42:29 +0100

Bonnyton were the overall winners as the hosts enjoyed a successful day at the Seniors Tournament.

Open to men over 55 years of age who are members of clubs and societies affiliated to the Association of Jewish Golf Clubs and Societies, it was hosted by Bonnyton Golf Club situated South West of Glasgow.

The weather was generally kind and although the players had to contend with a blustery wind throughout the day, the rain was limited to a couple of fast moving showers.

Bonnyton is a course that examines all facets of the players game and although by the very nature of the competition the players are experienced, the general consensus was that the course was testing and the greens posed many problems.

Each competing club entered teams of six players with the four best scores to count in the both the net and gross categories and the prizes were split between the host club and Whitefield.

The Dyrham Park Trophy for the best net singles score was won by Alan Batton of Whitefield with Robert Kerr of Bonnyton securing the Hartsbourne Trophy for best gross singles score

Bonnyton were the overall winner, winning the Coombe Hill Trophy for the best team gross, narrowly beating Whitefield by four shots who received the Potters Bar Trophy.

Whitefield also claimed the North East Trophy, while Bonnyton lifted the Abridge Trophy.

Results
- Whitefield Trophy – Robert Kerr (Bonnyton)
- Dyrham Park- Alan Batton (Whitefield)
- Sussex Trophy – Alan Batton (Whitefield)
- Hartsbourne Trophy – Robert Kerr (Bonnyton)
- Abridge Trophy - Bonnyton
- North East Trophy – Whitefield
- Potters Bar Trophy - Whitefield
- Coombe Hill Trophy - Bonnyton