Lee Trevino

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.

Unorthodox swing with exceptional ball-striking ability

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

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