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Webcast of LPGA Championship Girls Deaf Golf Camp, June 7, 2006

The United States Deaf Golf Association (USDGA) in conjunction with the McDonald’s LPGA Championship presented by Coca Cola®, announces the first ever golf camp for deaf girls, June 7, 2006. The event will bring young ladies from the Maryland School for the Deaf to Mountain Branch Golf Club for a private golf clinic conducted by 4 LPGA Tour Professionals and hosted by former Touring Professional and Deaf Golf Instructor Rob Strano. The clinic will begin at 9:30 and be followed immediately by a golf camp for the girls. Then in the afternoon, the young ladies will visit Bulle Rock golf course, host site for the tournament, and tour the golf course and see a major championship venue.

The event will be archived for viewing at www.tvworldwide.com, www.at508.com, and www.golfcentertv.com. Participants should have the free Windows Media player installed prior to viewing the event. Questions can be directed to 703-961-9250, ext. 223.

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LPGA Tour Player Catherine Cartwright discusses her thoughts on hitting pitch shots with former Tour Pro Rob Strano.


Recent Penn State graduate and LPGA rookie Katie Futcher shows off her short iron skills for the girls from the Maryland School for the Deaf.


Australian Katherine Hull demonstrates the proper technique for hitting fairway wood shots and the fundamentals of ball placement at address.


LPGA Veteran Kris Tschetter launches drivers far and straight to the amazement of the crowd at the clinic.


The LPGA Tour Players take part in a closest to the hole SNAG competition. Lots of good natured teasing takes place in this winner takes all match.



United States Deaf Golf Camps Lead Instructor Rob Strano teaches the fundamentals and the golf swing to the girls from the Maryland School for the Deaf.



Instructor and former Tour Pro Rob Strano gives a quick clinic on some keys to the golf swing. Then it is the girls turn to swing away with instruction from Rob.



Golfwebcast host Frank Leiter interviews United States Deaf Golf Association Executive Director Rob Strano about deaf golf youth programs and the USDGA.