activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Facilitating participation in mainstream golf eventsThe organization supports individuals with intellectual disabilities in competing in mainstream golf events, such as facilitating Amy Bockerstette's participation in the WM Phoenix Open and the NJCAA Women’s Golf Championship.
- Organizing adaptive golf tournaments and clinicsThe organization creates golfing experiences for people with intellectual disabilities, including hosting an annual national adaptive golf tournament (I GOT THIS Championship) in Arizona for experienced golfers, and providing golf clinics that teach basic techniques like putting, chipping, and driving.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy and inspirational speaking Disability Inclusion & Advocacy TrainingThe organization's founder travels nationally to advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, delivering keynote presentations such as "What's your Superpower?" to empower individuals and promote inclusion.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Advocacy through athletic participation advocacy-through-athletic-participationEngages athletes in public speaking and visible participation in golf events to challenge stereotypes and advocate for broader inclusion of people with disabilities in sports and society.
- Fundraising through charity golf events charity-golf-eventOrganizes charity golf scrambles as a dedicated fundraising mechanism to financially sustain and expand inclusion-focused programming.
- Golf as a vehicle for inclusion and empowerment golf-for-inclusionUses golf programming not only to teach sport skills but also to foster social inclusion, personal empowerment, and integration of individuals with intellectual disabilities into mainstream settings such as high school teams and public leagues. The shared rules and structure of golf create equitable conditions that support dignity and belonging.
- Story-based personal empowerment story-based_empowermentUses personal storytelling and visual narratives to help individuals recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop an empowered mindset, reinforcing the internal shift needed to pursue inclusion and opportunity.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Amy Bockerstette Speaking Engagements
Amy Bockerstette travels the country as an advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, sharing her keynote address "What's Your Superpower?" to inspire and empower audiences.
I GOT THIS Championship
An annual national adaptive golf tournament held in Arizona for experienced golfers with intellectual impairment, which debuted as a certified USGA WR4GD event.
I GOT THIS Charity Scramble
A golf event for clients, co-workers, or friends to support the foundation's mission and grow the game of golf for people with intellectual disabilities.
I GOT THIS Discovery Golf Clinic
A two-hour clinic designed to introduce athletes with intellectual disabilities to the game of golf, covering basic techniques like holding a club, building motion, putting, chipping, and driving.
relationships · 22
who they work with
- AZ Skin Cancer Foundation Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Daphne's Headcovers Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Epson Tour Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Grant Thornton Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Happy Golf Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Junior Golf Association of Arizona Partner — Collaborates through the LPGA/USGA Girls Golf of Phoenix program, which operates as a 501(c)(3) subsidiary of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona.
- LPGA Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- LPGA Foundation Government — Receives support from the LPGA Foundation for the LPGA/USGA Girls Golf of Phoenix program.
- OOFOS Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Orange Tree Golf Resort Partner — Venue host for the I GOT THIS Charity Scramble event.
- PGA TOUR Partner — Invited Amy Bockerstette to play at the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open and produced viral content featuring her participation.
- Rubin Family Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Shadetree Golf & Pickleball Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Special Olympics Arizona Partner — Represented by Amy Bockerstette as a representative during the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open.
- Swire Coca-Cola Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- TAIL Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- The Thunderbirds Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- USGA Partner — Co-hosted a certified WR4GD golf event.
- Unomojo Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Van's Worldwide Golf Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- Walrus and Wine Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support for the 2025 TAIL I GOT THIS Championship.
- XXIO Partner — Sponsored and presented the Cleveland Short Game Clinic at the 2025 championship.