Juan A. "Chi Chi" Rodriguez

Chi Chi Rodriguez is one of the great showmen in sports history.  In a career which spans four decades, Chi Chi won 8 times on the PGA Tour and now boasts 22 Senior Tour victories.  His colorful performances still make his a gallery favorite, while his shot making skills have earned the respect of his peers.

Chi  Chi grew up in the hot, dusty sugar cane fields of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, where he helped his father tend the fields. Chi Chi's golf expertise began at the age of 12, when he shot a 67.  Chi Chi became known for his hand-eye coordination and imagination - skills that have make him overcome all types of obstacles.  He showcases these skills at golf clinics and exhibitions around the country.,  But Chi Chi's talents extend beyond what he is able to do with the golf ball.  From his matador routine to his good-natured impersonations of fellow competitors, Chi Chi is an entertainer at heart.

What separates Chi Chi from the rest is that he has coupled his success on the gold course with a strong personal desire to make a positive impact through The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation.  Chi Chi's Foundation, based in Clearwater, FL, is home to troubled and abused youngsters.  Its mission is simple: to give kids a chance.  

"I figure kids are the future.  If I made it, anybody can do it.  I think I can be a good role model for them because they can look at me and say, "Look, he's a small guy, very poor, and he worked hard and made it."  If I can help one kid become successful, that's all I ask for."

It is through examples like this that Chi Chi has proven that he is not only a great golf champion, but a champion in life.  Learn more about The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation.

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