"Chi-Chi" Rodríguez would be on this list just by virtue of having one of the coolest names in golf. But it was his skill on the green that led him to become the first Puerto Rican to be inducted into the Golf Hall of Fame. A native of Río Piedras, Rodríguez turned pro in 1960 and went on to win eight titles on the PGA Tour. In 1985, he joined the Senior PGA Tour (now called the Champions Tour) and won 22 tournament victories, becoming the first player to win the same event in three consecutive years.
Juan "Chi-Chi" Rodríguez
From Zain Deane, About.com
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