Summer 2023 | Tri State Golf 25 Q It appears you took time away from competitive golf when you were building your career/family. If so, was it hard to step away and did you just practice more? Chip: Living in the Northeast I always took time off from the game in the off seasons (winter) so it was never difficult for me to take a break and rather enjoyed that, however my prolonged time away was from 1993-1998 (5 years) where I did not play at all. Family and business took my attention and by the end of 1993 I had done all the things I wanted to do competitively in our local area of Berks County, PA. I decided to take time off and if I was to come back I would look to bigger venues to compete and challenge my abilities. I was nearing the end of my Mid-Am days leading up to the Senior competitions where I focused my energies and time. By then the kids were off to college and beyond and in business I was in a good position to take the time to advance my game. Q You have had a lot of success on the senior amateur circuit. What accomplishments stand out? Chip: Besides numerous invitational tournament successes my most important accomplishments in order are the US Senior Amateur, three British Senior Amateurs and two Canadian Senior Amateur Championships. Close behind were one Silver medal in the US Sr. Open and 4 Silver medals in the British Sr. Open for Low Amateur. Local, Regional, State and National Sr. Hall of Fames are other notable accomplishments. Q Is there anything you still want to accomplish? Any trophies that have eluded you? Chip: I am quite satisfied with all I have accomplished and I am slowing my calendar and competitive schedule down a bit but still hope to compete in the National and International events and also play select events more for fun. Q The game has taken you all over the country and world. Can you give us a quick top 5-10 courses? Chip: This is a hard one indeed because there are so many great clubs, courses and venues. I have never met one I don’t like for many varied reasons. They are all unique and distinct and whether you consider those for their historical significance, beauty of location or newness in style and character makes this a difficult question. It is easy to look at the top 100 courses and pick any number so I would rather not… Q Chip, you wear the Chervo clothing brand. Why Chervo? Chip: It not only looks the best but it feels great on! The fabrics are fantastic and the fit is outstanding. There are very light weight materials and also water resistant ones in addition to warmer models, so they make clothing for all occasions which is extremely important when you spend a lot of time outdoors in many climates! Besides the style is incredible and it makes me feel fabulous! Q You certainly have your place in GAP history with amateur greats when it’s all said and done. Who are the top 5 Pennsylvania players you would rank in the history of the GAP? Chip: We are blessed with many greats but I would have to go with Bill Hyndman and Jay Sigel as my top two. TSG Bill Hyndman was described by Jack Nicklaus as one of the greatest golfers he’d ever seen Jay Sigel chervousa.com
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