Emma's Dream

Meet Emma

Emma is a sweet, joyful, and kind-hearted young woman whose radiant smile can light up any room she enters. Emma lives with Down syndrome, and she approaches life with a warmth and enthusiasm that is truly contagious. She has a deep love for all things pink, and absolutely adores her beloved cat, Lucy.

Emma has a true passion for golf, a love she shares with her dad, who first introduced her to the game. The two spend countless special moments together out on the course, creating memories with every swing. Emma is an avid golfer who has proudly competed in the Special Olympics and continues to grow her skills through lessons at First Tee. Her dedication and excitement for the game shine through every time she plays.

While Emma may not live independently, she is constantly making meaningful strides in her life. She gives her very best effort in everything she does, showing determination, resilience, and heart in the face of any challenge. Emma embraces each day with positivity and courage, inspiring those around her with her unwavering spirit and love for life.

Emma’s dream is to attend the Truist Championship as a VIP and experience the excitement of professional golf in person. She especially looks up to her favorite golfer, Rory McIlroy, and would be overjoyed for the chance to see him play live.

Emma's Dream

From a surprise sendoff at home to walking the course with her golf heroes, Emma’s Dream was nothing short of magical,

Her Dream week kicked off Wednesday surrounded by friends and classmates from Phillips Academy in Charlotte with a fun game of Guess Who that led to the best answer of all: EMMA! 🎉

From there, the celebrations kept coming:
Lunch at her favorite place, Chick-fil-A
A special putter fitting and simulator session at PXG with Nick Ruiz and the one and only, Alex Oren
Free PXG gear
Beautiful custom jewelry for Emma and her mom from Holst + Lee
Cheesecake Factory dinner to end the perfect day

When rain delayed the tournament by a day, Emma made the most of every moment:
Museum of Illusions
King of Fire Pizza
Top Secret Golf simulator club
Wicks & Whiskers cat café
Dinner at Maggiano’s

And then came tournament day…

Emma was treated like royalty from start to finish. She received a brand new set of golf clubs, walked alongside Rickie Fowler, and met her idol, Rory McIlroy in a true Dream Mojo moment.

Thank you to the PGA TOUR team, the Trust Championship team, PXG, and every single person who helped make Emma’s Dream unforgettable.

Dream Snapshots