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Article: Golf's good samaritan. (Chi Chi Rodriguez)
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- The Saturday Evening Post
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- March 1, 1989
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Fun -loving Chi Chi Rodriguez plays golf like a champion and has the heart of a Mother Teresa.
Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez is often referred to as pro golf's international ambassador of good will, a title that he earns on or off the course. On the circuit, Rodriguez entertains the fans with his quips and antics, his congeniality and wit. When he puts down his clubs, he is moved to undertake philanthropic projects, most of which involve helping children.
"Most Puerto Rican people by birth are philanthropists," Chi Chi says"They have a good heart. When they love you, they love you. They don't just like you."
Unlike the professional golfers ...