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Lee Trevino
The six-time major golf champion known for inventive shot-making and an unconventional swing.
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- Born
- 1 December 1939
- Birthplace
- United States
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Lee Trevino
Lee Trevino rose from caddying to the top of professional golf. He combined precise ball control with an outgoing presence that made him a crowd favourite.
Early life
Texas
Grew up near Dallas in a family with limited means.
Caddying
Learned golf while working around local courses.
Career
- 1960s
Professional golf
Developed his game after military service.
- 1968
US Open victory
Won his first major championship.
- 1970s
Leading player
Competed regularly with the era’s strongest golfers.
- 1990
Senior circuit
Moved onto the Senior PGA Tour and became one of its leading players.
Achievements
US Open
Won a playoff against Jack Nicklaus.
The Open
Won consecutive championships.
PGA Championship
Won his sixth major title.
Beyond golf
Military service
Served in the US Marine Corps.
Later career
Continued winning on the senior tour and worked in broadcasting.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — pgatour.com ↗Photo: Keith Allison. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
