History
The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation, Inc. was founded by Chi Chi Rodriguez, professional golfer, Bob James, founder of Raymond James Financial, and Bill Hayes, former educator and golfer. Chi Chi's mission is to improve self-esteem, character, social adjustment and academic perfomance of at-risk students in the Pinellas County school system by using the golf course as a living class room. The Foundation's facilities incorporate 170 acres with a public golf course, multi-sports complex and driving range, school buildings and an educational center. Proceeds from the Golf Course and Sports Complex help fund the Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy educational programs.
Specialties
Come enjoy our first class facility for golf practice and visit our fully-stocked Pro Shop for custom club refitting! We currently have two 100-ft. long covers offering plenty of shade while you practice and 49 bays with new mats and over 15,000 sq. ft. of grass tee area. There is a lush 1.25-acre short game area with 5000 sq. ft. of greens, including putting and chipping greens with two bunkers, plus a pitching green for 60 yard shots. Adjacent to the range, we also have a 3-acre paintball challenge course.