Richland’s MaxVanderMolen and Grand Blanc’s Kate Brody won GAM Junior Invitational titles last month at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers West Golf Club. VanderMolen, 14, was this summer’s Michigan Junior Amateur champion. He shot 4-under 68 in the first round Saturday and followed it up with a final 2-under 70 for 138, two shots ahead of Drew Miller of East Lansing, who shot 69 to finish, and Winston Lerch of Howell, who shot 72. Brody, who is 17 years old and will sign with the University of Wisconsin golf program in November, fired the low score of the tournament on Saturday with a 7-under 65 and closed with a 72 for 137. She finished four shots ahead of runner-up Grace Wang of Rochester Hills, who shot 68 in the final round, and five up on Sophie Stevens of Highland, who shot 73. Max VanderMolen, Kate Brody Win GAM Junior Invitational Titles By: Greg Johnson VanderMolen and Brody topped an elite field of boy and girl golfers who were invited by the GAM based on performances in GAM championships and a variety of other state and national competitions. Champions were also crowned in 15-and-under age divisions. Ian Masih of Okemos shot a final 69 for 146 to win the 15-and-under boys’ title by seven shots. Cooper Reitsma of Ada, who shot 76, and Owen Kotowski of Walker, who shot 77, tied for second at 153. The girls’ 15-and-under trophy went to Grace Slocum of Traverse City, who shot a final 71 for 146. Lillian O’Grady of Grand Rapids, who shot 73 for 148 was second, and Ava Wisinski of Ada, who shot 77 for 154, was third. Michigan Golf Journal
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