Chubbs Peterson

Chubbs Peterson was a promising professional golfer in his prime before a tragic (and frankly ridiculous) alligator attack cost him his hand and, with it, his career. Despite this setback, Chubbs didn’t let life keep him down. He turned his love of the game into a second career, coaching up-and-coming talent and preaching the importance of “it’s all in the hips.” His most famous protégé, Happy Gilmore, was an unconventional student, but Chubbs saw raw talent and knew that with the right guidance, Happy could take the golf world by storm.

Chubbs was a passionate teacher, a smooth talker, and a man who refused to let a missing hand keep him from a good time. While his wooden hand often led to unfortunate (and hilarious) mishaps, he wore it with pride, sometimes even using it to his advantage—like scaring kids or dramatically gesturing during heated conversations.

Fun & Random Facts About Chubbs:
A Man of Style: Even though his golf career ended early, Chubbs never stopped dressing like a pro. His sweater game was impeccable, and he always looked like he just stepped out of a country club, even if he was just grabbing groceries.

Hand Problems: His wooden hand was constantly falling off, getting stuck in things, or just generally making his life more difficult. Once, he allegedly lost it in a bowling alley ball return, and another time, a waiter accidentally took it with the dinner plates.

Alligator PTSD: He would tell anyone who would listen about “the gator that took his hand,” sometimes embellishing the story depending on his audience. One version even involved the gator having a vendetta and following him across state lines.

Home Life: Chubbs was known for keeping his house meticulously clean—except for one weird thing: He had a whole collection of wooden hands in different colors, including one with a built-in bottle opener.

Ghostly Activities: After his untimely passing (thanks to a shock-induced tumble out a window), Chubbs allegedly started appearing in ghost form to select individuals, mostly to give golf tips or comment on people’s bad posture.

Romance & Dating: His wooden hand was sometimes a dealbreaker in relationships, but Chubbs had charm. His go-to pickup line? “You ever been held by a man with experience… and oak?”

Secret Hobby: He was surprisingly good at playing the piano—he just had to be careful not to let his wooden hand fly off mid-song.

Despite his ups and downs, Chubbs was a legend, both on and off the course. His passion for the game, his smooth moves, and his unwavering confidence made him an unforgettable figure in golf (and life) history.