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Orakpo Leukemia Golf Classic, Twitter-ized

Forget having a case of the Mondays.

At least on this particular day.

Several Redskins players, coaches and team officials were away from the practice fields and meeting rooms Monday to take part in the seventh annual Leukemia Golf Classic.

And, apparently, several players’ phones weren’t too far from their golf balls and tees, either.

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Video: OLBs On Charity, Golf Style

Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan enjoy making life miserable for opposing teams’ quarterbacks, but the Redskins’ outside linebackers also know the misery of trying to hit a straight golf shot.

Orakpo and Kerrigan caught up with Amanda Mitchell Monday morning prior to teeing off in the seventh annual Leukemia Golf Classic at the Trump National Golf Club. The duo were talking about everything from the event’s cause — which is aimed at finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma — to proper golf attire.

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Video: Armstrong Works On Golf Game

Anthony Armstrong was having a good time on the golf course Monday afternoon.

With the opportunity to help contribute to a great cause, the third-year Redskins receiver also found himself in the middle of a lively group at Monday’s seventh annual Leukemia Golf Classic at the Trump National Golf Club.

Armstrong also shared his strategy when approaching any shot — and it’s apparently not as difficult as it’s made out to be.

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Seventh Annual Leukemia Golf Classic Underway

A collection of Redskins players, coaches and team officials are hitting the links today for a good cause.

The seventh annual Leukemia Golf Classic – hosted for a second straight year by Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo – is set to tee off today at 11 a.m. at the Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Va.

The event – started in 2006 by then-Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell – serves as a fundraiser for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and has raised closed to $885,000 since its inception.

Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong showed up for the event dawning a bright gold polo – per the course rules, I’m sure.

Armstrong  said he’s gunning for first place.

“I’m going to be playing like the old Tiger (Woods),” he said with a laugh.