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Disability advocate 'Amazing Amy' competes for national championship

Posted at 12:07 PM, May 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-12 16:07:45-04

They call her "Amazing Amy," she's a 22-year old collegiate golfer and disability advocate.

This week, Amy becomes the first person with Down syndrome to compete for a national championship.

She will be teeing off with the Paradise Valley Community College Golf Team in Phoenix, Arizona.

The next step for Amy is eyeing a medal win at next year's Special Olympics USA Games.