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A golf ball is like a clock. Always hit it at 6 o'clock and make it go toward 12 o'clock. But make sure you're in the same time zone.

Chi Chi Rodriguez

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Chi Chi Rodriguez
Age: 89
Born: 1935
Born: October 23
Athlete
Golfer
El Roble
Puerto Rico
Chi-Chi Rodríguez
Chi-Chi Rodriguez
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I read the greens in Spanish, but I putt in English.
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Then Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus come in. I'll caddie for Jack.
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Take less time to read the scorecard and more time to read the hole.
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When Lee and Jack win, it is good for golf. When I win, it is better.
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I am a millionaire today and my wife deserves all of the credit. Before I met her I was a multi-millionaire.
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I never prayed that I would make a putt. I prayed that I would react well if I missed.
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