Chi-Chi Rodríguez

Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodríguez (born October 23, 1935) is a Puerto Rican professional golfer. The winner of eight PGA Tour events, he was the first Puerto Rican to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Chi-Chi Rodríguez
Rodríguez in 2010
Personal information
Full nameJuan Antonio Rodríguez
NicknameChi-Chi
Born (1935-10-23) October 23, 1935
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight150 lb (68 kg; 11 st)
Sporting nationality Puerto Rico
 United States
SpouseIwalani Rodríguez
Career
Turned professional1960
Current tour(s)Champions Tour
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins37
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour8
PGA Tour Champions22 (Tied-7th all-time)
Other7
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT10: 1970, 1973
PGA ChampionshipT15: 1969
U.S. OpenT6: 1981
The Open ChampionshipT28: 1973
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1992 (member page)
Senior PGA Tour
Byron Nelson Award
1986, 1987
Senior PGA Tour
money list winner
1987
Old Tom Morris Award1989
Bob Jones Award1989
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