Jim McLean, Alma falls, and George has to become nursemaid to the patient from hell. [7] A very pronounced controlled 'fade' was undoubtedly his signature shot, although he had many other shot-types in his repertoire and he is, still to this day, remembered as one of the very finest shot-makers of all time. Charles Barkley, When Trevino turned 17 in December 1956, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served four years as a machine gunner and was discharged in December 1960 as a corporal with the 3rd Marine Division. Butch Harmon. | Soon, he progressed from being a caddy to playing golf as a U.S Marine and a hustler gambling on his golf shots, to a successful rookie professional golfer. Lee Trevino, In 2014 Trevino was named "Golf Professional Emeritus" at The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, a position previously held by Sam Snead and Tom Watson. Being a caddy meant that he could watch many professionals at play, and also practice his golf shots. Severiano Ballesteros, Trevino has established numerous scholarships and other financial aid to Mexican-Americans. | Sam Blair, Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including AMC, Stubs, Cinemark Connections, Regal Crown Club when you link accounts. David Feherty, He also won Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year"[9] and was named ABC's Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year. During his career, Trevino won 29 times on the PGA Tour, including six majors. Charles Barkley, Stars: Stars: Documentary, Biography, Sport, Stars: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lee-trevino-4346.php. Copyright © 2020 Movies.com. Billy Casper, | Lee Trevino, Lee Trevino is one of the most successful American professional golfers. He was one of the charismatic stars who was instrumental in making the Senior PGA Tour (now the PGA Tour Champions) an early success. Stars: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lee-trevino-4346.php | His best year came in the early 1970s, when, in a span of just twenty days he had added the Canadian Open and the British Open to his second U.S Open title. Armen Keteyian, ", Trevino said: "I've been hit by lightning and been in the Marine Corps for four years. Stars: | Jaime Diaz, [12][13] At the PGA Championship he won the fifth of his six major championships. He won three titles in a year in 1971, first defeating Nicklaus in the U.S. Open, and in the next three weeks, winning the Canadian Open (the first of three), and the British Open. 30 min George Lopez, 240 min Kyle Chandler, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Trevino grabbed the rubbery object and playfully tossed it at Nicklaus, getting a scream from a nearby woman and a hearty laugh from Nicklaus. A historical documentation and analysis of the resurgence of the Open Championship post-WWII, lead by the "Big Three" - Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus. | Stars: | Lee Trevino, Unrated All Rights Reserved. Documentary, Biography, Sport. Stars: Trey Wingo, [20] He also won an event on the Japan Golf Tour, the Casio World Open in 1981. Trevino was awarded the Hickok Belt as the top professional athlete of 1971. Stars: [citation needed], Throughout his career, Trevino was seen as approachable and humorous, and was frequently quoted by the press. Arnold Palmer, Frances Bay, Votes: | Jack Nicklaus, Stars: He won the title by a stroke, again over Nicklaus, the fourth and final time Nicklaus was a runner-up in a major to Trevino.