Drew Miller, Elise Fennell Win GAM Junior Invitational Titles

Drew Miller of East Lansing built a big lead and Elise Fennell of Caledonia had to fend off a future college teammate to win the overall boys’ and girls’ titles in the 11th GAM Junior Invitational Championship at Forest Akers West Golf Course on October 1. 

Miller followed up a first-round 66 with a 4-under 68 for a 10-under 134 total to win by eight shots. Will Preston, who shot a final 74 after an opening 68, finished second at 142. 

Fennell shot a 73 to close after a 70 in the first-round and with her 1-under 143 total finished two shots clear of Jessica Jolly, who shot 74 for 145. 

Miller is a senior at East Lansing High planning to sign with the MSU golf program soon. Fennell, who is a senior at East Kentwood, said it was super fun to battle Jolly, a senior at Rockford. Both are planning to sign with Illinois State University. Ironically, Jolly won and Fennell finished second in the GAM Junior Kickoff Tournament at the start of the summer.