One of my dad’s favorites. Sigh. Legendary indeed.
JamesBMW_328i
Flopping a 3 iron out of the sand.
nevets4433
Today is a sad day. He was my favorite at one point as a junior. Met him at a Sr Tour event and he was great not only to myself but to the other young people around.
RIP to the swashbuckler!
PattyIceNY
The sword fence into the sheath celebration made me get into golf and believed it could be fun. He was a showman and a great entertainer
Dude-Good
Damn that sux. Rip Chi -Chi
Mc9660385
A true legend
ExistingTheDream
Awesome golfer. And one of my favorite Les Nessman moments.
Damn, he came to a charity scramble I played in and came around to meet each team while we were playing. When he got to our hole we happened to be putting, was prolly a 20 footer with a big break, he didn’t even hardly look at it, grabbed one of our putters and nailed it…of course wiped the blood and handed it back. Pretty cool day on the course
Found a copy at a used bookstore. He describes hitting each of these shots…why and how. Amazing book that reflects his artistry. Must read
jshultz5259
R.I.P. Legend!
Always loved the swashbuckling finish move with his putter!
FloydMcScroops
He signed a hat for me as a little kid at a senior event in the late 90s. I was with my dad. Will never forget the small talk he made to us and ending it with “you be good for your daddy ok?” in that accent. Was a fan of his ever since.
Steak_M8
Damn. Gary Player once asked me if I had any Viagra on me because Chi-Chi needed help getting his ball in the air. Godspeed good sir and may your balls forever soar through eternity.
tonyjefferson
RIP legend
MisterCanoeHead
Are we not men?
cwtotaro
RIP
sw00pr
The greatest chi-chi i have ever seen
Blueshockeylover
Years ago during a broadcast Johnny Miller had Chi Chi on and recounted how he had helped Johnny when he first turned pro. Chi Chi had shown him the ropes while the rest of the tour wasn’t as welcoming. He then reached back and pulled out the irons he shot the final round 63 at Oakmont (to win the 1973 US Open) and told Chi Chi what he had meant to him and gave him the clubs. I still get a little verklempt thinking about Chi Chi’s genuine reaction.
RIP Chi Chi, a real gentleman.
Chipped-Beef
One of the coolest dudes ever. Rest in peace.
hitsdifferent35
What a title. Had me in the first 90%.
frankdatank_004
Damn, this is so sad. He was such a colorful figure for the game of golf and such a great role model. I will never forget when he hit himself in the nuts on The Big Break. RIP Chi-Chi “Swordsman” Rodriguez.
Redleadercockpit
He brought me over a paper water cone on the tee at the GTE North Classic at Broadmoor Country Club when I was about 10. Called me Smiley and talked to me and my brother while he was waiting to hit. Got signatures from him, Arnie, Gary Player and so many others that day. Great guy that was always playing the crowd. He of course brought out the sword on a long made putt. That was my first time seeing pros up close and was blown away.
TrustMeImShore
That’s extremely sad.
I had the chance to meet him at his golf club years ago. He used to drive a golf cart around and talk to people. He helped me with a few shots and shot a couple of his own. Super cool dude. Very approachable and talkative. His golf course was affordable. He wanted people in Puerto Rico to have a chance at playing the sport he loved.
Rest in peace old man. Thank you for all you did for the island, the sport and representing our island with dignity.
Goolsby_Scroggins
Swagger personified. RIP to legend.
paulk1997
I remember him sword fighting with his putter. He was a legend.
serial_mouth_grapist
Was lucky enough to be involved with his foundation the last couple of years. He took his wife’s passing pretty rough, but he was still out there for the kids and raising money for youth golf until his final days. Truly an icon and an inspiration to Hispanic golfers everywhere.
Gaglia79
LEGEND!
Foulks999
My only hole in one is on the 11th hole at Chi Chi Rodriguez golf course in Clearwater. RIP
According_Rhubarb313
After watching Jack drive a golf ball ….. “I dont go that far on vacation “……
birdiebogeybogey
![gif](giphy|x70p0tqMsvqMM)
Flaky_Value6753
God bless him and what a wonderful life. I play his course in Clearwater and I marvel at what he does for kids. Used his platform very well.
BOX-MASTER
Damn. Rest in piece chi chi. That was a nice shot
devilfishin
RIP to the OG Swashbuckler on the links
BobWheelerJr
Bummer. We lost part of the fabric of the game. Rest in peace Chi-Chi. I appreciated your contribution and flair.
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One of my dad’s favorites. Sigh. Legendary indeed.
Flopping a 3 iron out of the sand.
Today is a sad day. He was my favorite at one point as a junior. Met him at a Sr Tour event and he was great not only to myself but to the other young people around.
RIP to the swashbuckler!
The sword fence into the sheath celebration made me get into golf and believed it could be fun. He was a showman and a great entertainer
Damn that sux. Rip Chi -Chi
A true legend
Awesome golfer. And one of my favorite Les Nessman moments.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WmTsLO-hUI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WmTsLO-hUI)
LEGEND
Sad. He was a member and sort of rep of Palm Cove GC in Palm City. I had met him there once. He used to hang out there. Nice guy and well liked. RIP
Played his course over in Clearwater not to long ago. It was lovely and he was an icon!
Sad to hear.
RIP to a legend. One of the coolest golf photos of all time
https://preview.redd.it/vjfdjyqaejhd1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=39636dafc45d3b7a57fd971fee41845d992a231b
RIP
RIP – one of the absolute legends
Damn, he came to a charity scramble I played in and came around to meet each team while we were playing. When he got to our hole we happened to be putting, was prolly a 20 footer with a big break, he didn’t even hardly look at it, grabbed one of our putters and nailed it…of course wiped the blood and handed it back. Pretty cool day on the course
https://preview.redd.it/dlm6y6v4gjhd1.jpeg?width=653&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0670c333056cb00777f36627a8a29b2bf822f43
Found a copy at a used bookstore. He describes hitting each of these shots…why and how. Amazing book that reflects his artistry. Must read
R.I.P. Legend!
Always loved the swashbuckling finish move with his putter!
He signed a hat for me as a little kid at a senior event in the late 90s. I was with my dad. Will never forget the small talk he made to us and ending it with “you be good for your daddy ok?” in that accent. Was a fan of his ever since.
Damn. Gary Player once asked me if I had any Viagra on me because Chi-Chi needed help getting his ball in the air. Godspeed good sir and may your balls forever soar through eternity.
RIP legend
Are we not men?
RIP
The greatest chi-chi i have ever seen
Years ago during a broadcast Johnny Miller had Chi Chi on and recounted how he had helped Johnny when he first turned pro. Chi Chi had shown him the ropes while the rest of the tour wasn’t as welcoming. He then reached back and pulled out the irons he shot the final round 63 at Oakmont (to win the 1973 US Open) and told Chi Chi what he had meant to him and gave him the clubs. I still get a little verklempt thinking about Chi Chi’s genuine reaction.
RIP Chi Chi, a real gentleman.
One of the coolest dudes ever. Rest in peace.
What a title. Had me in the first 90%.
Damn, this is so sad. He was such a colorful figure for the game of golf and such a great role model. I will never forget when he hit himself in the nuts on The Big Break. RIP Chi-Chi “Swordsman” Rodriguez.
He brought me over a paper water cone on the tee at the GTE North Classic at Broadmoor Country Club when I was about 10. Called me Smiley and talked to me and my brother while he was waiting to hit. Got signatures from him, Arnie, Gary Player and so many others that day. Great guy that was always playing the crowd. He of course brought out the sword on a long made putt. That was my first time seeing pros up close and was blown away.
That’s extremely sad.
I had the chance to meet him at his golf club years ago. He used to drive a golf cart around and talk to people. He helped me with a few shots and shot a couple of his own. Super cool dude. Very approachable and talkative. His golf course was affordable. He wanted people in Puerto Rico to have a chance at playing the sport he loved.
Rest in peace old man. Thank you for all you did for the island, the sport and representing our island with dignity.
Swagger personified. RIP to legend.
I remember him sword fighting with his putter. He was a legend.
Was lucky enough to be involved with his foundation the last couple of years. He took his wife’s passing pretty rough, but he was still out there for the kids and raising money for youth golf until his final days. Truly an icon and an inspiration to Hispanic golfers everywhere.
LEGEND!
My only hole in one is on the 11th hole at Chi Chi Rodriguez golf course in Clearwater. RIP
After watching Jack drive a golf ball …..
“I dont go that far on vacation “……
![gif](giphy|x70p0tqMsvqMM)
God bless him and what a wonderful life. I play his course in Clearwater and I marvel at what he does for kids. Used his platform very well.
Damn. Rest in piece chi chi. That was a nice shot
RIP to the OG Swashbuckler on the links
Bummer. We lost part of the fabric of the game. Rest in peace Chi-Chi. I appreciated your contribution and flair.
RIP to one of the really good ones.
I always hear Les Nesman pronouncing his name….
Legend.