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By Carson Field
Cronkite News
SCOTTSDALE — Aaron Wise approached the driving range at TPC Scottsdale, looking for a spot to set up before a Tuesday practice round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Not missing a beat, someone approached and led the PGA Tour golfer in the right direction.
“I’m ready!” said Christina Clapp, who held Wise’s nameplate in her hands and led him to his spot on the range.
Clapp, a 19-year-old with Down syndrome, was one of 10 children and young adults with disabilities who assisted with the tournament. Those volunteers were members of Arizona Young Life Capernaum, a program devoted to teaching children with disabilities the core beliefs of Christianity and preparing them to serve in the future.