Autorenprofil
The German University Golf Championships (DHM Golf), held on September 21 and 22 at the South Course of Golfpark Idstein, offered an exciting display of competitive golf. Organized by the sports department of Hochschule RheinMain, the tournament took place under ideal conditions, with perfect weather and excellent course maintenance contributing to a successful event. Over the two days, some of the best university golfers from across Germany battled it out on a challenging course, with intense individual and team competitions. The course setup required strategic play, testing players’ abilities to adapt to various course demands.
Among the notable performances was that of Niklas Vliamos, a Master of Finance student at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and an athlete competing in the 2nd Bundesliga for Golfclub Neuhof. Niklas’ performance stood out, especially due to his impressive comeback after a challenging first round, securing him a place among the top six finishers in the tournament. His recovery demonstrated a high level of focus and skill development under competitive conditions.
Niklas Vliamos, representing Frankfurt School as a third semester Master of Finance student, experienced a rough start on the first day of the championship. He finished with a round of +6 (78), placing him in the midfield after the first round. Despite the initial setback, he made a good recovery on the second day, shooting an excellent round of -2 (70). This improvement in his score helped him climb up the leaderboard significantly, ultimately placing him in 6th position by the end of the tournament.
The competition for the top spot in the men’s category was highly exciting. After 36 holes, Jonas-Benedikt Schorratz from DHBW Stuttgart, Luca Scheublein from HS Augsburg, and Tom Klapproth from Uni Münster were all tied at -2. The competition was so fierce that the tournament had to be decided in a sudden-death playoff. Schorratz ultimately emerged as the German University Golf Champion, securing victory with a birdie on the first playoff hole.
The women’s division also saw a standout performance, with Anjana Cordes from Uni Frankfurt delivering a dominant display. After a competitive first round, Cordes put together a stellar second round, finishing with a seven-stroke lead over her closest competitor. Her final nine holes, completed in 33 strokes, sealed her victory, and she was crowned the German University Women’s Golf Champion. Julia Semesdiek from Uni Münster and Isa Neubecker from Uni Frankfurt rounded out the top three, finishing in second and third places, respectively.
In the team competition, Uni Münster came out on top, while Uni Frankfurt finished in second place, with Uni Heidelberg and TU München sharing third place honors. The results reflected the strength and consistency in performance of these universities in both individual and team-based competitions.
The success of the team competition, like the individual events, highlighted the quality of university golf in Germany. As the sport continues to grow, more universities are fostering top-level athletes who balance their academic commitments with high-level competitive play.
The German University Golf Championships at the challenging golf club Idstein south course provided a platform for outstanding performances across the board. From the women’s division, where Anjana Cordes dominated, to the dramatic playoff in the men’s division and the remarkable comeback of Niklas Vliamos, the event highlighted the high level of talent in university golf.
The awards were presented by adh Disciplinary Chief for Golf, Harald Binnewies, adh board member Dirk Kilian, and Meike Kaltenbach, head of sports at HS RheinMain, who all commended the athletes for their performances. The tournament’s success would not have been possible without the support of the organizing team and volunteers, whose efforts were instrumental in delivering a well-run event.
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