Legendary golfer Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez — famous for the way he dazzled fans with his iconic sword dance around greens — has sadly died.
The PGA Tour confirmed his passing on Thursday … with commissioner Jay Monahan writing in a statement that Chi Chi was “a vibrant, colorful personality both on and off the golf course” who “will be missed dearly by the PGA Tour and those whose lives he touched in his mission to give back.”
“The PGA Tour sends its deepest condolences to the entire Rodriguez family during this difficult time,” Monahan added.
Rodriguez was 88 years old. A cause of death was not immediately known.
Chi Chi began his professional career in 1960, and he played on the PGA Tour for more than two decades. He had eight wins on the circuit and placed in the top ten at The Masters twice in the 1970s.
He later starred on the Champions Tour, winning 22 races.
Chi Chi began his professional career in 1960, and he played on the PGA Tour for more than two decades. He had eight wins on the circuit and placed in the top ten at The Masters twice in the 1970s.
He later starred on the Champions Tour, winning 22 races.
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