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Special Olympics Athlete Amy Bockerstette Hits the Links at the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic

Special Olympics golfer, Amy Bockerstette, who earned a college scholarship to Paradise Valley Community College for golf, was invited to compete in the 19th Annual 2019 ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic. The golf tournament serves as a fundraiser for the V Foundation which provides grants for cancer research and resources for cancer patients.

Amy standing in front of her father as he gives her advice on the green.
Amy lines up a shot with her father, Joe, at the 19th ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic.
Amy's parents stand on either side of her in front of signage that reads, V Foundation.
The Bockerstette family gather for a memorable moment at the 2019 ESPY awards.
Group shout of six people on the green with four men, two on either side, and two women in the middle—one being Amy.
Special Olympics Athlete Amy Bockerstette Hits the Links at the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic.
Young woman high fives older man on the golf green.
Amy celebrates with NBA Hall of Famer Rick Berry after her shot.
Amy has swung at a ball on the green as NBA Hall of Famer Rick Berry watches.
Amy maintains her form after her swing as NBAl Hall of Famer Rick Berry watches.
Amy standing side by side in a group with Rick Barry and celebrity golfers.
Amy poses with Rick Barry and celebrity golfers.
Amy high fives her triumph with celebrity golfer.
Newport Beach, CA - July 9, 2019 - Pelican Hill Golf Club: Amy Bockerstette during the 2019 ESPYS Celebrity Golf Classic benefitting the V Foundation for Cancer Research (Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images)
Amy takes a moment to compose herself during the competition.
Newport Beach, CA - July 9, 2019 - Pelican Hill Golf Club: Amy Bockerstette during the 2019 ESPYS Celebrity Golf Classic benefitting the V Foundation for Cancer Research (Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images)
The Jimmy V Foundation honor Amy after here performance in the ESPY Golf Classic.
Newport Beach, CA - July 9, 2019 - Pelican Hill Golf Club: Harry Rhodes (l), Amy Bockerstette, Chris Berman and Cedric the Entertainer Kyles during the 2019 ESPYS Celebrity Golf Classic benefitting the V Foundation for Cancer Research (Photo by Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images)
Amy hugs and shares her joy with celebrity golfer.

Newport Beach, CA - July 9, 2019 - Pelican Hill Golf Club: Amy Bockerstette (l) and Blair O'Neal during the 2019 ESPYS Celebrity Golf Classic benefitting the V Foundation for Cancer Research (Photo by Juan Ocampo / ESPN Images)