Maccabiah Games go beyond thrill of victory photo

Written By Hannah Berman

Last summer, when LPGA pro Laetitia Beck represented Israel in golf's return to the Olympics, she could've said, "Why all the fuss?"

After all, as far as Beck was concerned, golf already was an Olympic sport, and she was a two-time gold medalist (2009 and 2013).

Corey Pavin won gold in 1981. So did Bruce Fleisher, back in 1969. And golfers from more than 50 countries are shooting for gold this month at the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel, which span two weeks and conclude July 18.

(photo) Golfer Hannah Berman, 19, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., celebrates in Jerusalem during the opening ceremonies for the Maccabiah Games.
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