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Information about the 2010 Tournament is available at:

http://mifuture.org/bigigolf/index.html

Welcome to MAIA's Official Trusted Choice Big "I" National Championship information page (formerly Junior Classic). Here you'll find information on Michigan tournament dates, registering and, when available, tee times and scores. If you have questions, please email Gary Mitchell at the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents, (517) 323-9473, Ext. 219, gmitchell@michagent.org.  

State Tournament Breakdown

Some of the best junior golfers in the state gathered at Fortress Golf Course in Frankenmuth for the chance to advance to the national finals of the Big “I” Junior Classic.

Chris Cunningham of Milford shot rounds of 75 and 69 for a 144 total to capture the 2009 Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Classic.  Finishing second was Curtis Hanba (Big Rapids) with a score of 146, Alex Willnow (Adrian) was third with a 147 total, followed by Michael Nagy (Manistique), with a score of 148, Denny Barnard (Trenton) with a 149, and Carson Castellani (East Lansing) with a 150.

Capturing the girls division was Devon Compton of Rochester with a score of 75, andfinishing second with a 76 was Kelly Hartigan of Clinton Township.

“I’m delighted, but not at all surprised, that Michigan will be well represented at our national tournament. We are blessed with
a lot of talented players in this state,” said State Tournament Chairman Dan Mercure.

“There’s no doubt that the players representing Michigan will be competitive
at the national tournament. The young players of today just keep getting better
and better. I’m proud to be associated with them and this tournament,” he said.

Special acknowledgement should go to Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company for their generous financial and volunteer support for making this tournament a success. In addition, we appreciate the efforts of MAIA Executive Committee member Greg Rummel for his hard work in assisting with our efforts to work with Frankenmuth Mutual.  The tournament committee is grateful for your support. ■

Dan Mercure, Jr. of the Mercure Agency in Rockwood is State Chairman of the Trusted Choice Big “I” Junior Classic Committee.
 

2009 National qualifiers in girls division were Devon Compton and Kelly Hartigan.

Photo at top of page: 2009 National qualifiers in
boys division were (from left): Chris Cunningham, Curtis Hanba, Michael Nagy, Denny Bernard and Alex Willnow.