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(Feb. 5, 2006) - Congratulations to LPGA professional Catherine Cartwright, who placed 2nd at the 2006 ANZ Ladies Masters in Australia.
Catherine Cartwright has supported the Warrior Foundation for the past four years through her "Operation Birdie" program.
All our best wishes as Catherine heads to Hawaii for the first LPGA events of the season.
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LPGA Pros and friends, Catherine Cartwright and Angela Jerman have teamed up to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation through the "Operation Birdie" program.
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"Operation Birdie" was started three years ago by Catherine Cartwright to support the Warrior Foundation's college scholarship programs for the children of fallen special operations personnel.By donating $25 per birdie and receiving matching pledges from supporters, Catherine has donated nearly $25,000 to the Warrior Foundation.
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You can support "Operation Birdie" by either emailing Catherine Cartwright with your pledge at operationbirdies@att.net.
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Both Jerman and Cartwright are donating $25 per birdie this season and hope to bring attention to the Warrior Foundation and its scholarship programs.
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TAMPA, Nov. 2, 2004 - LPGA member Catherine Cartwright's Operation Birdie program on behalf of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation raised $22,842 this season for the Tampa-based organization (www.specialopsorg) that provides college grants, not loans, for the children of Special Operations personnel killed in battle or training.
In addition to donating $25 for each of her 182 birdies this season, Cartwright contributed her entire first check of the season, $5,791 for her share of 29th place at the Welch's/Fry's Championship in Tucson.Added to that were donations from fans who supported Operation Birdie from Cartwright's webpage at www.lpga.com and $5,000 checks from Ronald McDonald House and Champs Sports presented during her appearance this year on the Wayne Brady Show.
"I think Operation Birdie was a success this year," said Cartwright, "but I'm looking forward to playing better next year and raising more money.This was a great learning year for me and it gave me the opportunity to work for a great cause, helping kids who have lost so much get through college and chase their dreams."
Cartwright, 21, completed her first full season on the LPGA Tour after being the 2003 Qualifying School co-medalist.She made 15 of 22 cuts including a tie for seventh place at the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic.
"Catherine has been a wonderful role model to fans worldwide through her performance on the LPGA Tour and dedication to charitable endeavors," said Karen Durkin, LPGA senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
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John T. Carney, Jr., President/CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, said, "Catherine Cartwright's quiet perseverance, determination and patriotism make her a wonderful role model for today's youth.
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"With every opportunity she's had, Catherine has found a way to honor the children of Special Operations personnel.
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Bonita Springs, Fla. (Feb. 9, 2004) -- Catherine Cartwright, co-medalist at the 2003 LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament, announced today that she plans to donate her first check this season and $25 for each birdie to Operation Birdie, a program benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.Its mission is to provide full college scholarships for the children of Special Operations personnel killed in operational or training missions.
"I believe in this Foundation because I think everyone should have a chance to follow his or her dreams," said Cartwright, who begins her first full season on the LPGA Tour March 11 at the Welch's/Fry's Championship in Tucson.
Catherine Cartwright and her father, Paul Cartwright during a press conference in Bonita Springs, Fla. on Feb. 9, 2004.
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Catherine Cartwright and her father, Paul Cartwright during a press conference in Bonita Springs, Fla. on Feb. 9, 2004.
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Fans can make pledges by phone or at operationbirdies@att.net and Catherine will send them a weekly update on her progress through the season.The LPGA Tour is also supporting the cause.Cartwright will update fans and sponsors on her progress throughout the year on her messageboard on LPGA.com, the official Web site of the LPGA.Fans can post messages to Cartwright as well (click on the green "Messageboards" box in the center of the LPGA.com home page).
"We were thrilled that Catherine decided to support our Foundation two years ago," said SOWF president John Carney, "and she did a great deal to help raise money and awareness.
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Catherine is another role model for both the children in the Warrior Family who have suffered a great loss and for those among us who will not let that loss be forgotten."
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Catherine Cartwright Dreams Big
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Scottsdale, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2002 -- Catherine Cartwright, LPGA Tour rookie, announced today that she will donate her entire first LPGA or SBC FUTURES Tour winnings check to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF).Not only will Cartwright contribute her first tournament check, she will also give $25 for every birdie she makes throughout the 2002 LPGA and FUTURES Tour seasons to the SOWF.
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Currently 18 years old, Cartwright is the youngest player on the LPGA Tour.Cartwright recorded 9 top-10 finishes in her rookie season on the SBC FUTURES Tour in 2001.Prior to joining the SBC FUTURES Tour, Cartwright became the youngest champion in history to win the 2000 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship.As a resident of Bonita Springs, Florida, and attendee of Estero High School, Cartwright concluded her high school career in the fall of 2000 with her second consecutive FHSAA Class 2A state girl's golf title.In the history of Florida high school golf, only eight other girls have won consecutive titles.
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Cartwright, who currently resides in Bonita Springs, Florida, enjoys marketing relationships with Cleveland Golf, Astra, Titleist & Foot-joy Worldwide, Grandezza Country Club, and John R. Wood Realtors.