Dor Chacham and Yogai Marina won the Israeli Golf Championship

The 32-year-old golfer finished in first place for the fifth consecutive time, with 210 strokes on the Caesarea course. Despite the war, two players from Chile and Dubai participated in the event. Israeli Golf Championship Concludes in Caesarea

The Israeli Golf Championship wrapped up today (Tuesday) at the Caesarea Golf Club, with Dor Chacham crowned Israel’s 2025 national champion in the Men’s Open category, and Yogai Marina winning the Women’s title.

Chacham, 32, from Or Akiva, claimed first place for the fifth consecutive year, saying:“I’m very happy about the win. I got into golf thanks to my family—many of my cousins were former champions, and they passed the bug on to me.”

Additional Category Winners:

• Anthony Harris – 2025 Israeli Champion in the Masters (Age 40+)

• Gadi Golan – Winner of the Grand Masters (Age 65+)

• Cyril Kaufman – Champion in the Super Senior (Age 75+)

• Alon Abergil – Winner of the Youth category

• Rizak Salah – New Israeli Champion among IDF veterans with disabilities

Alon Abergil, who won the youth category, shared:“I grew up in the U.S., and my dad always worked on the course. It was his dream. I played for six years, quit, and came back about a year ago. I’m determined to keep going.”He plans to continue playing in college in the U.S., aiming to reach elite levels and represent Israel.

International Participation Despite the WarDespite the security situation and ongoing war in Israel, golfers from Chile and Dubai arrived to compete. During the award ceremony, the Israel Golf Association presented two special trophies to the international players as a gesture of appreciation.

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Dor Chacham delivers the winning stroke

Alfredo Argas, who traveled all the way from Chile to compete in the Israeli Golf Championship, shared:“I’m very excited to be here in Israel. I had planned to participate in the Maccabiah Games in June, but they were canceled due to the war. When the Israel Golf Association invited me to come and take part, I was thrilled because the level of golf here is very high. This is my second time competing in a golf tournament in Israel. I have a large family here, and I must say—I feel safe.”

Statement from the Israel Golf Association: “The 2025 Israeli Golf Championship was held in collaboration with the Caesarea Golf Club, and the excellent course conditions contributed to the high quality of the competition. Guests and players from various countries around the world were expected to participate, but many arrivals were canceled due to the security situation. The Israel Golf Association is working to expand golf infrastructure in Israel and aims for next year’s Open Championship to be held in a fully international format.”

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