Chip has won four career PGA TOUR events and one Japanese Tour event and earned over $7 million on the PGA Tour. Received the Vardon Trophy in 1988. Recorded the second 59 in PGA TOUR history on October 11, 1991 in the third round of the Las Vegas Invitational. Made 13 birdies and no bogeys at Sunrise GC. Sank a three-foot putt on his final hole to join Al Geiberger (and since, David Duval) as the only sub-60 shooters in PGA TOUR history. Best year on TOUR was 1988. Played in three Ryder Cup Teams-1989, 1991, 1993. On August 7, 2003 became the second TOUR player to a record a rare hole in one on a par four when he aced the par-4 ninth hole at the Champions Club in the first round of the 2003 Omaha Class. For more stats on Chip go to his Offical PGA Profile
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New Orleans is a special place for Chip, not only because of his two PGA TOUR victories in the Crescent City, but also because it is his mother’s hometown. Chip’s mom, Dolores, grew up in New Orleans and attended college there at Loyola University. It was at Loyola University that Chip’s parents-Dr. Charles H. Beck (a dentist) and Dolores Patron Beck (who majored in Medical Technology)–met, dated and married. Chip’s maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Patron, along with numerous cousins and family friends, were able to witness Chip’s TOUR victories in New Orleans in 1989 and 1992. Now, that’s home cooking New Orleans style!
