Golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez Robbed: Puerto Rico Home Invasion

by NowPublic Staff | May 19, 2010 at 09:52 am

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Chi Chi Rodriguez: Robbers Tie Up Retired Golfer, Conduct Gentle Home Invasion?

Perhaps, it is his years of discipline and cool demeanor on the golf course but retired PGA golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez reacted calmly to being robbed and tied up during a home invasion at this house in Puerto Rico.

News reports say Chi Chi Rodriguez and his wife were tied and robbed of everything during a 45 minute robbery. Though Rodriguez says it was very "scary" but...

Chi Chi says one of the men had a pistol -- the other guys were carrying zip ties and duct tape ... and immediately tied up the couple, though he notes they were "gentle and very respectful of my wife."

Rodriguez says the men then proceeded to take everything in the house -- jewelry, cash, personal belongings ... and even his wife's wedding ring right off of her finger.

Police are investigating the incident and Rodriguez he will still make it to a charity golf event in South Carolina next week. Chi Chi Rodriguez, 74, has 8 PGA tournament victories and 22 senior tour titles.