Amy Bockerstette, a 22-year-old golfer for the Paradise Valley Community College, will become the first collegiate athlete with Down syndrome to compete for a national championship when she participates in the NJCAA national championships May 10-13 in Florida, per the Associated Press.
Amy BockerstetteSo excited to compete with my @PVCC_Official @PVCCPumas teammates @NJCAA u26f3ufe0f Nationals next week! #InclusionRevolution https://t.co/ML3iP5ln5V
Bockerstette was also the first student-athlete with Down syndrome to receive an athletic scholarship.
She became an instant sensation back in 2019 when she paired with Gary Woodland on the 16th hole at the TPC Scottsdale ahead of the 2019 Phoenix Open.