-L.A.S
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Chi-Chi
If Arnold Palmer is the king of golf style Juan "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez is the sport's crown prince. While Chi-Chi never killed it at the major championships quite like some other legends he is the quintessential "rags to riches" icon of professional golf. The hall of famer's style was incredibly on point and he is best remembered for his iconic golf hats and Browline style shades. When he first turned pro Chi-Chi would actually cover up the hole with his hat after making a birdie or an eagle, but after complaints from his fellow players he switched to his now infamous "toreador dance". Always charismatic ("How long does John Daly drive a golf ball? When I was a kid, I didn't go that far on vacation") and willing to give back to the community, Chi-Chi was, and still is, one of the best of 'em.
-L.A.S
-L.A.S
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If I remember correctly, he would cover the hole with his hat because one time, a frog knocked his ball out of the cup after he made a put.
ReplyDeleteHe was also the inspiration for the cover art of Devo's first album.
ReplyDeleteMy first and only brusch with Chi Chi's swagger was at a Senior PGA Tour Event in Michigan. The event was sponsored by GM or some other bland domestic car company. All the Pro Golfers were provided with a driver and a brand new car from the sponsor for the weekend of the Tournament.
ReplyDeleteChi Chi on the other hand refused the free car and pulled up to the course in a black Porsche 911 with the crazy whale tale, no chauffeur needed.
A well deserved "Happy Father's Day" to your father...
ReplyDeleteYeah Chi Chi! And he's a Lexus sponsored athlete! He sounds like a great guy http://www.lexus.com/about/partnerships/chi_chi_rodriguez.html
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