Lee Trevino biography
Lee Trevino, in full Lee Buck Trevino, (born December 1, 1939, close to Dallas, Texas, U.S.), American skilled golfer who grew to become an instantaneous success when he joined the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) tour in 1967 and shortly was acknowledged as one of many best gamers on the planet.
Of Mexican-American descent, Trevino acquired a grade-school schooling, served within the U.S. Marine Corps, and labored as an odd-job man and assistant skilled at golf programs in his native Texas. In 1967 he unexpectedly got here in fifth within the U.S. Open. He received that match in 1968 and 1971 and the British Open (Open Championship) in 1971 and 1972. In 1970 Trevino led all different golfers in prize earnings, and in 1971 he grew to become the primary participant to win the U.S., British, and Canadian opens in a single 12 months.
After successful the PGA Championship in 1974, Trevino was struck by lightning and suffered minor accidents to his arm and again. Later he underwent surgical procedure to take away a broken spinal disc. Trevino underwent surgical procedure once more in 1982, and his power again issues considerably restricted his play. He competed in only some tournaments a 12 months and frequently served as a tv sports activities commentator. In 1984, nevertheless, Trevino rallied to win the PGA Championship, and in 1985 he received the British Masters. He was elected to the American Golf Hall of Fame and the World Golf Hall of Fame.
