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Golf Biography

Lee Trevino

“Super Mex”

American · Dallas, USA · Born 1 December 1939

Professional Golfer
6
majors

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The Merry Mex — six majors and one of golf's most entertaining personalities, who taught himself to play on a pitch-and-putt course.

The Merry Mex — six majors and one of golf's most entertaining personalities, who taught himself to play on a pitch-and-putt course. Golf demands extraordinary technical precision, strategic course management and the mental strength to perform consistently under the pressure of major competition. Career highlights included US Open 2x, The Open 2x, PGA Championship 2x. What consistently distinguished Lee was the ability to perform at the highest level over many seasons — competing with the very best while maintaining exceptional standards throughout a long career in golf. Few athletes in golf have combined consistency and peak performance as effectively, and across such an extended period, as Lee managed throughout his career. Lee Trevino's achievements in golf were built on technical discipline, physical preparation and competitive commitment that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top across multiple seasons. The dedication required to perform consistently in golf at international level defined every aspect of Lee Trevino's approach to the sport.

Famous For

Six major championships and colorful personality

Playing Style

How They Played

Unorthodox swing with exceptional ball-striking ability

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of golf's greatest ball-strikers and most entertaining players

Best Known For

US Open 2x

He was struck by lightning during the 1975 Western Open and competed through the spinal injuries it caused for the rest of his career.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • US Open 2x
  • The Open 2x
  • PGA Championship 2x
Career Journey

Timeline

1968 🏆 US Open victory at Hazeltine
1971 🏆 US Open victory at Merion
1971 🏆 The Open Championship victory at Royal Birkdale
1971 🏆 PGA Championship victory at Hazeltine
1972 🏆 The Open Championship victory at Muirfield
1975 🏆 PGA Championship victory at Tanglewood
1984 🏆 PGA Championship victory at Shoal Creek
1990 🎯 Champions Tour debut
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

4 common questions about Lee Trevino

Lee Trevino was born in 1939.

Lee Trevino is American.

Lee Trevino's estimated net worth is $10m.

Lee Trevino played as a Professional Golfer.

Career Timeline — Lee Trevino
1968
US Open victory at Hazeltine
1971
US Open victory at Merion
1971
The Open Championship victory at Royal Birkdale
1971
PGA Championship victory at Hazeltine
1972
The Open Championship victory at Muirfield
1975
PGA Championship victory at Tanglewood
1984
PGA Championship victory at Shoal Creek
1990
Champions Tour debut
US Open 2x
The Open 2x
PGA Championship 2x