FAQ

My child is deaf and loves golf. How do I get a camp to happen in my area?

Camps normally happen because of parents who want their child to have access to the game of golf and want the best instruction possible. Contact Rob via email and tell him you are interested in hosting a camp in your area for the deaf children. Most camps are done in conjuntion with a local deaf school or a strong mainstream program. Rob will handle all the golf related organization and planning while the local camp director is the liason with the school or the parents and is responsible for getting everyone to the camp.

If Rob is in my area can he give a lesson to me or our Deaf Group or Organization?

When in Florida he is at Kelly Plantation Golf Club in Destin. But...when he is traveling and teaching deaf youth as part of the United States Deaf Golf Camps Rob will do clinics for Deaf Organizations as part of the National Deaf Golf Clinic Program. In March 2006 Rob did a clinic for the Louisiana Association for the Deaf in Baton Rouge. There were about 12 to 15 in attendance. In July 2005 Rob did a clinic at the United States Deaf Golf Championships in Rochester for over 50 deaf adults attending the National Championship. So follow his national camp schedule or contact him via email to ask if he is available to do a clinic for your group!

What is Rob's ASL background?

Rob Strano began his American Sign Language instruction in the Summer of 2003. He learned ASL 1 and 2 in a college classroom from Donna Pierson at Okaloosa Walton College. During his spare time he volunteered at the offices of Northwest Florida Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services and was tutored by good friend Jimmy Peterson. He made it a point of focus to drive an hour twice every month to attend the Silent Dinner and Deaf Club Meetings, and also attended the 2004 Deaf Camp sponsored by NW Florida DHHS. Rob then aggressively pursued further education at Gallaudet University taking ASL 3, 4 and 5 as well as FingerSpelling class and ASL Conversation and Application. Rob feels he has had the best instructors and mentors from the local Deaf Community in Florida and his professors and deaf friends at Gallaudet.

What Deaf organizations is Rob involved with?

Many organizations nationwide count Rob as an involved member and friend. The three most notible are the Maryland School for the Deaf Foundation, Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Services of Northwest Florida and CSD. When in Maryland Rob volunteered his time and talent to take part in the foundation golf tournament for 3 straight years. He played professional host to the event and helped to raise extra funds by playing with every group on a select par three. He also provided a similar service for CSD in 2006 as well as conducting the first gof camp at the Lakodia Leadership Camp for the Deaf in South Dakota. Rob is currently on the board of directors for DHHS Northwest Florida in Pensacola, being voted in during the spring of 2007.

I cannot make it to Florida to see Rob. How can I get him to look at my golf swing and help me?

Rob is able to review your golf swing or any part of your game using video tape. If you have digital video you can email it to him. If you have regular video you can submit it by normal US Mail. Once he has your video he will break it down into individual photos and place the information into a locker in the "Virtual Locker Room" for you. Rob then emails you the locker number and you can then go there and watch your video with analysis and comments from Rob. You will also have photos to look at that will help you understand what changes you need to make to improve your game. This is the next best thing to getting a personal lesson from Mr. Strano. For more information go to the "Programs" page of ASL GOLF.

Contact Rob for Lessons or Further Information:

Rob@ASLGolf.com