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Steve Stein | Contributing Writer N o matter how you slice it, the 34th annual B'nai B'rith Golf Classic was a success. Eighty golfers participated in the out- ing on a perfect, summer-like day June 6 at Tam-O-Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield. Although competition on the golf course wasn't the main focus, there were winners. The team of Neil Bloomberg, Ken Goldberg, Dave Gerber and Justin Ceresnie finished first, and the runner- up team was Nick Haratsaris, Cam Kennedy and Glen Young. Rob Herner won the straightest drive contest. Shel Olsen was closest to the hole. Larry Newman won the cruise raffle. He won a seven-night cruise for two to the Caribbean or Alaska or a Disney cruise plus $500 cash. B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region scholarship winners Jordan Halpern, Max Rotenberg and Rachel Wasserman were recognized. The recent high school graduates each was presented a $2,500 scholarship during the dinner program that concluded the day. "As always, we had fabulous items on our silent auction table and some exciting items for our live auction," said Bobbie Levine, program director for the B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region. Live auction items included four tickets to a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park. Proceeds from the outing benefit B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region and its schol- arship fund, area BBYO chapters and Hillel chapters on area college campuses. Levine thanked sponsors, donors, Golf Classic co-chairs David Lubin and Michael Fishman, and their committee and volunteers who helped B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region staff organize and run the event. GO SEE THE TIGERS Want to attend a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park with dozens of friends and help youngsters from Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit and other not-for-profits enjoy Kids Day at the ballpark? B'nai B'rith Great Lakes Region's 38th annual Tigers Day will be Sunday, Aug. 28, when the Tigers take on the Los Angeles Angels. Group seating is available in the bleachers and Kaline's Corner ($40 per ticket) and in covered lower deck baseline box seats ($60 per ticket). In each case, a $19 donation included in the ticket price goes toward tickets for youngsters. Children under age 14 who attend the game will receive an Anibal Sanchez school supplies case, be able to take free rides on the carousel and Ferris wheel, and have an opportunity to run the bases on the field after the game, weather permitting. For Tigers Day information and tick- ets, contact Jim Grey at (248) 739-9070 or GreyCo@aol.com. PLAY GOLF IN ISRAEL? Attention, golfers. If you're inter- ested in joining Team USA for the 20th Maccabiah Games next year in Israel, tryouts are coming up and there are plenty of openings. Tryouts will be July 10-13 at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C., site of several professional tournaments. Team USA has room for 10 golf- ers in the junior division (five boys and five girls), 15 golfers in the open division (10 men and five women), 12 golfers in the masters division (six men and six women) and eight golfers in the grand masters division (six men and two women). The junior division is for players born from 1999-2002. Open is for players ages 18-49, masters is for players ages 50-64 and grand masters is for players ages 65 and older. Average scores during a three-round qualifying tournament will determine Team USA members. There also may be captain's picks. Registration fee for tryouts includes four rounds of golf, plus accommoda- tions for three nights and other ameni- ties in the Mid Pines and Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club resorts. Golfers should arrive no later than 1 p.m. EDT July 10. The 20th Maccabiah Games will be July 4-18, 2017. For information on Team USA golf tryouts, contact Steve Graber, Maccabi USA assistant program director, at (215) 561-6900 or sgraber@ maccabiusa.com. Maccabi USA is based in Philadelphia. * Please send sports news to stevestein502004@yahoo.com. sports » 44 June 30 • 2016 B'nai B'rith Fun In Sun 2066580 2109540 Oakland County Circuit Judicial Endorsements Hon. Shalina D. Kumar, 6th Circuit Court Judge; Hon. Phyllis C. McMillen, 6th Circuit Court Judge; Hon. Daniel P. O'Brien, 6th Circuit Court Judge http://electgant46judge.com Paid for by The Committee To Elect Kameshia D. Gant, 22200 W. 11 Mile Rd. Suite 2201 Southfi eld, MI 48037 Elect Kameshia D. Gant for 46th District Court Judge Southfi eld, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin, Lathrup Village & Southfi eld Township Primary: Vote Tues., Aug. 2 Or by Absentee Ballot