Woodland gets congratulatory call from No. 1 fan Amy Bockerstette
The congratulations poured in for Gary Woodland on Sunday after the 35-year-old won the 119th U.S. Open, including a post-round phone call from his No. 1 fan, Amy Bockerstette.
Gary Woodland talks with Amy Bockerstette... pic.twitter.com/O3LmfNv7Gm
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) June 17, 2019
Woodland met Amy, a Special Olympian who has Down syndrome, at the Phoenix Open this year, leading to an incredible moment as the two played the famous 16th hole together during a practice round.
"Amy ... you're our hero."
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 30, 2019
How a superstar named Amy teamed up with @GaryWoodland to win the hearts of the 16th hole crowd @WMPhoenixOpen.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/iRhZbvdjuP
The two became friends after the heartwarming meeting in Phoenix, with Bockerstette's family rooting on Woodland as he played some incredible golf down the stretch at Pebble Beach.
He's got this. 🏆❤
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 17, 2019
With Mom, Dad and @MrsTesori, @AmyGolfsNDances watches her friend @GaryWoodland win the U.S. Open.
All the feels. pic.twitter.com/ogQqN0yaYu
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