WAGA News
Congratulations to the Western Region’s seated golfer, Max Togisala, for firing a brilliant 5 under par (67) in the first round of the USGA Adaptive Open Championship! And he gives a great on air television interview. Well done Max.
Ryan Cutter was born with amniotic band syndrome, a birth defect necessitating the amputation of both legs, one above and one below the knee. “I was lucky to have two parents that didn’t see my disability as something that could get in the way” said Cutter.
I met my wife 5 years ago and we have an almost 2-year-old daughter now. Everything I do is for my family as they are my whole life. I absolutely love my adaptive golf family as well and without them I wouldn’t have the platform or opportunities to be where I am today in life.
Amy Bockerstette is an amateur golfer, disabilities advocate and co-founder of the I GOT THIS Foundation. She is the first person with Down syndrome to both receive an athletic scholarship to attend college and, as a student-athlete at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix, to compete in a national collegiate championship, the NJCAA Women’s Golf Championship.
During a practice round with PGA Tour professional Gary Woodland at the 2019 WM Phoenix Open, Amy parred the iconic 16th stadium hole. The video capturing that moment went viral and currently has over 60 million views. Later that year, Amy and her family established the I GOT THIS Foundation to promote golf instruction and playing opportunities for people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
