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Chip Thomson

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Chip Thomson
Born
Chip Edward Thomson

(1957-03-26) March 26, 1957 (age 67)
Occupation(s)Businessman
Golf instructor
Actor
Writer

Chip Thomson is an American businessman, inventor, golf instructor, actor, and writer.[1][2] He has coached PGA Tour golfers at the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and Tour Championship.[3][4]

As an inventor, Thomson is known for inventing 3rdiView, LiverSaver, Money Clamp, Windzone Motorcycle Toolkits, ZCLIP, and The Honey Do.[2][1] He is also the author of Protege of Vagabonds.

Early life

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Thomson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Jacksonville, Illinois.[1][5] He played golf at the collegiate level in Illinois before transitioning into founding his business.[1][5]

Career

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During his career, Thomson has coached PGA Tour golfers at the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, and Tour Championship.[1][6] He has also managed a restaurant, and sold nuclear equipment in Denver.[1]

In 1991, Thomson moved to Austin, Texas and along with running his businesses, focused on coaching golf to PGA Tour players.[1][3][5]

In 1997, Thomson founded Blue Chip Promotions. He is also the founder and president of Austin-based beza LP.[6]

In 2002, Thomson participated in the Drambuie World Ice Golf Championship.[7] In addition, Thomson has recruited, played in, and helped organize the Mexican Open.[6] Later, in the same year, he conceptualized 3rdiView.[1] The device, intended for training athletes and performers, was inspired during his coaching of golfer Pete Jordan for the 2002 U.S. Open.[1]

In 2004, Thomson became the inaugural on-course commentator for the PGA Tour Network on XM Radio.[8]

In 2011, Thomson invented the ZCLIP, a combination of a money clip and wallet made from carbon fiber.[2]

In 2014, Thomson developed LiverSaver, a product designed to mitigate the impact of alcohol on the liver and other organs.[2] He is also the inventor of multiple devices including Money Clamp, a hybrid between a money clip and a binder, and a system for predicting sporting event outcomes.[1]

Thomson has contributed to golf and sports journalism, writing for newspapers and magazines, and has been an analyst for CBS and CNN.[1]

Thomson transitioned into acting, drawing on his experience in front of the camera from his television shows, commercials, and short films.[2] He is scheduled to appear in Shooter's Nail, a feature film directed by Lisa Regina and starring Eric Roberts, which focuses on the theme of bullying people with disabilities.[2] He appeared in two segments of, From Dusk till Dawn.[2]

Bibliography

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  • Thomson, Chip; Pouch, John (2003). ""Flowers and Towels"". Theatre of the Mind. Noble House.
  • Thomson, Chip (2014). Protege of Vagabonds. FriesenPress. ISBN 9781460238943. Archived from the original on March 10, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Barnes, Michael (October 15, 2012). "It's always fresh for inventor, writer and golf pro Chip Thomson". Austin American-Statesman.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Barnes, Michael (September 1, 2014). "Revisiting the restless mind of Chip Thomson". Austin American-Statesman.
  3. ^ a b Trump, Donald J. (2005). Trump: The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received. Random House. ISBN 9780307238542. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  4. ^ Rovell, Darren (March 15, 2002). "Sports Business". ESPN. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c Hall, Cheryl (June 27, 2004). "Clipping cash, cards is his goal". The Dallas Morning News.
  6. ^ a b c "Chip Thomson - Golf Instruction Writer". Travel Golf. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  7. ^ "The Drambuie World Ice Golf Championship 2002". The World Ice Golf Championship. 2002. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  8. ^ Deitz, Corey (June 7, 2005). "XM Satellite Radio to Debut PGA Tour Network for Golf Fans". About.com Radio. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
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