Amy, 25, shot to fame taking part in the long-lasting sixteenth gap at TPC Scottsdale with Gary Woodland throughout a apply spherical on the Waste Administration Phoenix Open in 2019.  She hit the par 3 tee shot 117 yards right into a greenside bunker, splashed her sand shot to inside eight ft of the pin, and made her par putt, confidently stating, “I obtained this!” in entrance of a roaring crowd. The video capturing that second has over 60 million views on social media and is essentially the most watched video in PGA TOUR historical past.
Amy is the primary golfer with Down syndrome to play in The Cairns Cup. She can be the primary particular person with Down Syndrome to each obtain an athletic scholarship to attend school and compete in a nationwide collegiate championship. She additionally represented the USA at the Particular Olympics World Video games held in Berlin earlier this month..
In 2019, Amy and her household launched the I GOT THIS Basis, whose sole mission is to advertise inclusion via golf instruction and taking part in alternatives for individuals with Down syndrome and different mental disabilities.
The Cairns Cup is a novel USA vs Europe occasion going down for the primary time on American soil in 2024 and can be held at Cherry Creek Golf Membership in Michigan, positioned simply 20 minutes from town of Detroit.
Talking about taking up the Group USA captain’s job on the 2024 Cairns Cup, Amy mentioned: “I’m so excited to signify Group USA at The Cairns Cup! Inclusion means belonging to a group. What higher method to be included within the {golfing} group than to play alongside fellow golfers, whereas representing my nation. It’s a dream come true!”
Particulars of the occasion, gamers entry kinds and participant entry standards for The Cairns Cup 2024 might be discovered at www.thecairnscup.com.
