Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino is an American professional golfer known for winning six major championships and for his long, successful career on the PGA Tour and later senior golf circuit.

Lee Trevino is an American professional golfer known for winning six major championships and for a long, successful career on the PGA Tour and later senior golf circuit. Born in Texas in 1939, he became one of golf's most recognizable figures, with victories that included the 1968 and 1971 U.S. Opens and back-to-back Open Championships in 1971 and 1972. His 1971 win at the Canadian Open is part of a rare triple of U.S. Open, British Open and Canadian Open victories in the same year.

Early life and background

Trevino was born on December 1, 1939, in the Dallas area of Texas and raised in modest circumstances. He was self-taught in golf before later working as a golf professional and joining the professional circuit.

PGA Tour career

He became a major force after joining the PGA Tour in 1967 and won 29 PGA Tour events overall. His best-known wins included the 1968 U.S. Open, and multiple major championships, including two U.S. Opens, two Open Championships and two PGA Championships.

Senior and later career

After his PGA Tour years, Trevino continued to win on the senior circuit, adding 29 Champions Tour victories. He remained a prominent figure in golf through competition, endorsements and public appearances.

Legacy

Trevino is remembered as one of the most popular and successful players of his era. His achievements in majors, team events, and consistency in scoring established him as a significant figure in golf history. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981.