Met him as a child at 78 British open, never knew who he was from Adam but he was having dinner with my father. He promised me a set of golf clubs. Two months later I was delivered a set of his junior clubs and a lovely letter from him. I was 8 years old.

I wish Lee could play forever, great ambassador for the game. Humble dude

Loved watching Lee play golf. I believe he was a guy you could walk up to and he'd talk to you like a friend. No one was above him or below him he was Lee.

@oldgolfpunk

2 жыл бұрын

At the 78 open, he took me to putting green as a child and played a putting game with me over 9 holes, I sank 3 one putts and he laughed his leg of, brought me into my father an said what the heck have you taught this kid. He promised me a set of clubs and two months later they were delivered to my father. Such a wonderful memory from my childhood when I never knew who or what he was 🤦

Loved the way he describes himself and his equipment… “ when I started playing golf, I had a wedge that was so sharp, you could cut a steak with it!” LMAO 😆 Simple lessons… Love it. Thanks for posting, Lee!

Met Mr Trevino at Tanglewood on the senior tour several times. Great guy, positive and fun and very engaging with fans. Legendary ball striker and one of the best ‘life’ stories in all of golf.. oh and an ex Marine 💯

Trevino said to a playing partner who did not like to chat during a round. "You don't have to chat. You just have to listen."

@swansonz3534

7 жыл бұрын

He's extremely likeable and in his prime I think he was as good as anybody. Love me some Trevino.

@ScratchArkkitehti

Жыл бұрын

Tony Jacklin...Hale Irwin to name a few

Apparently back in the day Trevino was the man at the driving range. Not necessarily because of his banter with the crowd, but his incredible ball striking and accuracy. He'd hit the 100 yard sign, the 150 yard sign, hit his drives on a near perfect straight line over the 200 yard sign or to the 250 yard sign. Even other pros would be watching.

@oneofspades

5 жыл бұрын

That's why he was Lee Trevino and the rest of us wished we were Lee Trevino

@fly1327

4 жыл бұрын

I watched Lee warm up before a senior event here in So Cal. Super windy day, and he was the only one practicing. Set up at the far left side of the range and started hitting wedges almost 90 degrees right from where he was. If other players were there, the shots would be flying across right in front of them. Then he'd change clubs and aim a little further left, until I realized he was hitting to the base of each telephone pole supporting the driving range net. He continued this (of course talking non-stop with his caddy) until he was hitting driver to a pole at the back of the range. Amazing.

Lee Trevino was a great golfer and I simply loved his sense of humor and carefree attitude. He was the best and such a wonderful person too. He took on Nicklaus and beat him in some playoffs. I miss him being in the limelight. God Bless YOU...

This man's a legend, his ball striking ability and knowledge on how to hit a golf ball is the best.

He's so good he can swing in slow motion.

So, essentially, when in doubt "play it back in your stance, JUST a little bit!" Love Lee!

Lee once said that if he found an instructor that can beat him he would take lessons from him/her . Best self taught player in the history of golf

@ScratchArkkitehti

4 жыл бұрын

If Ray Floyd couldnt beat him....what chance does another driving range pro have lol

@michaelenright1089

2 жыл бұрын

@@ScratchArkkitehti no wonder he won so many majors even when nicklaus and player were around.

The best shotmaker EVER. EVER. If major championship courses had thicker rough, and if he hadn't been struck by lightning which so badly damaged his back, he'd have won at least double his major total.

@frankrichards3089

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed..

@sk8777kid1

3 жыл бұрын

My Grandpa told me that Lee was one of the best golfers to ever play the game, the more research I do and the videos I watch the more it just confirms what he said. Also in the US open Doc on him on KZread Jack Nicklaus said if I remember correctly he said Travino was the best ball striker he’d seen. Lee is an OG and the fact that a Mexican came in to a rich white mans and could dominate is very cool, his first tournament he won was the US open.

@oldgolfpunk

2 жыл бұрын

Struck twice by lightning is twice more than people survive...

@donaldschmidt2990

15 күн бұрын

Golf's great triumvirate of shotmakers are Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, and the marvelous Canadian George Knudson. In that order. Only Hogan had greater insight into the nuances of the swing as Lee Buck Trevino. Genius, Genius, GENIUS!! And Hogan wouldn't reveal anything to anyone. Lee Trevino would tell you anything!! Anything you needed to know. Rendered with all the simplicity of a kindergarten teacher!! No man alive now has the knowledge and the talent to dumb it down to "Harry the Hack's" level of expertise. Listening to him speak is like ten Butch Harmon's!! If I were an aspiring tour professional golfer, I'd skip every Johnny Come Lately instructor and knock on this man's always open door. Lee Trevino is like velcro. He knows more. And makes it stick. Better than any wannabe lying in the grass.

@ysgol3

15 күн бұрын

@@donaldschmidt2990 Hi, what a great post, thank you! For me, Lee was better than Hogan, simply because he could do even more with a golf club than Hogan could. I love the story of him playing a practice round with a new touring pro, and the new man asked lee what club he hit on a par 3. '^ iron' replied Lee. 'I hit a seven' came the reply. Lee went back to the tee and said 'Gimme 13 balls' to his caddie. He then proceeded to hit that green (with smiles and a laugh) with every other club in his bag - driver and putter included!! I don't think even Hogan could have done that. He was also a far better putter than Hogan - which is a huge part of the game of course - and, I'd argue, better under pressure too - he NEVER, as far as I'm aware, buckled under it and Hogan (for example on the 71st hole in the 1960 US Open) sometimes did. And, as a bonus (as you say) Lee has given so much back in the way he's played the game with a smile and always given generous advice to golfers of all abilities, even being gracious enough to say recently that one tip -'riding the pony' to play high, soft short pitch shots - was one he got from Seve Ballesteros.

This is the working man's golfer. He's an animal and is vicious with those clubs and irons. He definitely is one of the hardest hitters of all time. If you get a chance, watch some old matches, and you'll see how amazing he really is. I don't know if it's true, but I heard Ben Hogan, another hard hitter, in his waning years on tour, stated if he ever gave his clubs away, it would be to Lee, because he wanted them to be struck correctly. He saw Lee as the only one on tour worthy to hit his sticks. That's pretty cool.

This is awesome!! He has such a great personality, and is excellent in easy explanations. Some golf teachers get so outside themselves to sound intelligent, that they lose you and the whole point is lost. Not Lee, he is such an easy person to understand and these tips have helped me tremendously. Thanks for the video!!!! Thanks LEE TREVINO !!!!

Of all the touring pro's I think Lee was the best teacher. He certainly was the best speaker. The guy could have taught public speaking courses.

@lovetogolf4184

9 жыл бұрын

George Smith Agreed!!

Old enough to remember Lee back in the day when I was kid. Used to take these monster foot long divots on soft courses.

Every golf problem: Lee Trevino: Play it back in your stance and hit down on it!

I can listen to lee all day. Great tips!!!!

learned a lot from lee; like he once said, "You can talk to a fade, but a hook won't listen; i play better now

Trevino = King of punch cuts, King of Gamesmanship and King of awful hats.....love it!!

@charlesbartholomew2910

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I like his hats! And especially his swing... :-)

"Grizzly Adams did have a beard."

moving ball back great tip works and moving takeaway with left shoulder these 2things alone are priceless thanks Lee for helping lower my scores

This is one of the best Golf instruction videos I've seen. I have been struggling with casting and sometime regripping at the top of my back swing. The tip to hold firmly with the 3 fingers in the left hand has fixed that.

“Oh, and don’t forget”....love it! Thanks Lee! Truly the beat!!

Lee was a one of a kind. The best pure ball-striker ever. What I would not have given to play a round with him. We miss you Lee.

@JGunit

Жыл бұрын

Lol, What the hell man, he's still with us

@johninwaynenewjersey5253

Жыл бұрын

@@JGunit Well, he hasn't played in a long time and I miss watching that.

I know this tape is from the late 60's. So interesting to see a very young Lee with persimmon woods and the old bladed irons. Oh if the golfers of today had any idea how much easier the game is in terms of ball striking compared to the 1960's.

Lee is the man, love that guy!

lee's flat swing , hitting low cuts, was perfect for competing in those British Opens with the heavy winds he often faced playing over there

first time i saw trevino play was the us open, 1967, in new jersey, when lee finished 5th, and he didn't have much money; couldnt even afford a hotel;. the following year he won the us open, and its been a pleasure to have followed his great career over all these years; truly was great for the galleries.

@rogerriff4676

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment, it really helps us understand what you have to say to express yourself. Here at the golfing community, we are welcoming every way to express yourself. I agree one hundred percent with your comment and I hope you have a good rest of your life. Keep well and from the golfing community, we wish you well.

Great thoughts, I remember these moments years ago. A true master.

Lee is easily the most likable golfer I've ever seen.

Awesome Lee. What a great bunch of tip. I got old with ya, but will continue to get better with your tips. Much thanks from windy Oregon of beaches.

So much pure talent. Trevino knows exactly where the clubhead is at all times. In addition to this, he is a clutch putter and chipper...he relishes the pressure. He just got a little late start on his professional career, otherwise we'd have seen up to 8 or 9 majors IMO.

Love Lee Trevino! Love his lessons too. :-)

Thanks! Keep up the great Trevino videos. He's my favorite ballstriker. His technique is misunderstood and greatly underrated.

@najkha17

6 жыл бұрын

Lee , you have made golf so simple . U cleared my concepts and changed my game in five minutes. Now I am enjoying it .

Thank you

yeah; i just fell off of my couch, watching Lee top that shot in the middle of the video

@ytubepuppy

9 жыл бұрын

DMR4736 Intentional to demonstrate his point. I've heard him described as having more club control and higher consistency of contact than the mechanical swing devices.

@rogerriff4676

2 жыл бұрын

@@ytubepuppy ok.. not needed

Some years ago golf pro spoke to him about acuracy and Lee said. There was a time when i could drive a bsll and hit a door at 200 yards. Now I can put it through the key hole. He was challenged to hit a certain point in the distance.....and he did. Bravo. Great bloke. Great golfer and entertainer. 😅😅😅😅

Don't forget; if that ball's going outta' there low-left, get your six wood. :D

Love this, thanks for the upload. Hit down on it!!

My grandmother was a big Trevino fan. I can remember watching golf with my grandparents and loving it.

i used to have this vhs tape. i also had a set of 'lee trevino' woods made by faultless.

Such a legend

What a character this guy!!

one of the most naturally talented I have ever seen

The greatest ever natural striker of a golf ball👏👏

This really is a good video, its not just funny but seriously take something from to the majority of his tips.

And yet most people still struggle to break 80, let alone play a par round. I guess I shouldn't be surprised by the level of nostalgia you display considering the vintage of this film. Progress and change are inevitable.

I'll fly back to the 1980's with my time machine and tell Lee about hybrid clubs.

I need some lee trevino sombrero hats.

What a magician

Great teacher

Sometimes I get aroused over such Trevino greatness 🙏❤️🤣🙌😂

"nicklaus allways had the bar set high.we never touched it.we controlled him once in a while"-trevinos thoughts

Great Stuff.

Love him!!! 👍🏼⛳️🏌🏽‍♂️

I wish I'd had this info 60 yrs ago when I started playing this game.

Very good teacher

Trevino is a golfing genius !

My spirit animal

"Getcha a six-wood!" :)

Everything is, back in your stance and hit down on it, NICE.

Being told to grip the club lightly, in the past, has caused me to re-grip at the top 3:50 but here Lee makes me understand that reaching parallel by cheating isn't cool at all!

The production of the disappearance of your golf bag 🙏❤️🤟🙌

Back in your stance - smash the ball into the ground - check!

10.30 is the greatest advise ever, it is all one needs to know in the down swing, lees the man

I can see Jack, Speith, McIlroy, Mickelson, and Fowler have clicked thumbs down

I wish he was still playing.

legend

@rogerriff4676

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment, I'm sure it took hours to write, it really helps us understand what you have to say to express yourself. Here at the golfing community, we are welcoming every way to express yourself. I agree one hundred percent with your comment and I hope you have a good rest of your life. Keep well and from the golfing community, we wish you well.

The great Lee

@TheAsianchocolate2 Awesome, man!

My go to guy for tips,Lee understands the weekend golfers mentality and he simplifies it🏌

My early golf techniques, indeed my earliest 3 1/2 wood was one by Trevino - it started my lengthy career in winning many and varied Club Trophies...Late in Trevino's appearances was one in Sydney when I actually talked to the Master.

Lee Trevino is Boss...

Lee Buck Don’t Suck !! One of the very best to ever play a course !!

👏👍👏

One of the games legends

Trevino is a genius. Trevino was so good, he only golfer able to intimidate Nicklaus. I'm a purist and still play with compact, forged blades at the age of 61. In my opinion, hybrids are to golf as training-wheels are to riding a bicycle. Personally, I think the game has been bastardized by the advent of hybrids and dinner-plate sized, fully adjustable drivers. Of course, the pros use them. Since they're playing for money, pros will take any advantage that might gain them a victory.

@mbrownie22

2 жыл бұрын

If you’re such a purist why are you not playing with mashies and niblicks with hickory shafts and a feathery ball? Your statement is the most elitist closed minded load of crap that I’ve ever heard. I guess you’re into blood letting and leaches in medicine because your such a purist?

Genious 😅😅😅😅

"80%... scratch that 75%"

Lee learned his craft at Hardy's Pitch and Putt on Lovers Lane in Dallas.

Lee is really good at hitting bad shots on command.

Topping it? Want spin? Any wind? Hitting it fat? In a divot? Put it back in your stance and hit down on it, dummy!

So in summation for practically every senario, play the ball back and hit down on it.

i like the sound of the strike

...the wind has never agreed with my schedule either, for about 40 years

6-Wood - the original rescue club

Looks like Souther California. was wondering where myself.

There is noone I would rather get lessons from tbh

For God so loved the world that He sent His only born Son Jesus to die on the Cross for the sins of the whole world So that whoever puts their trust in Jesus will be saved.

Grizzly Adams DID have a beard!

such a great guy. Wonder if he was cool off camera?

That wood wasn't back a little bit, that was back a whole lot!

......"Back in your stance"

@ 1:30 weight on front foot AND KEEP THE HEAD DOWN AND THE CLUB HEAD ACCELERATING THROUGH THE BALL. I see my playing partners and others who struggle with their short games take short choppy practice swings, and then hit shot the same way stopping the club head just after impact.

His advice on correcting the slice is basically the same as what Jimmy Ballard said when he taught "fire the right side". You can't pull the club through with the left arm and expect to hit it straight.

I MADE IT!!

@peterwood5684

3 жыл бұрын

Australian open tennis

is that in santa teresa nm?

@mattbayardo2440

4 жыл бұрын

Tw3

Sometimes we can try to learn too much. We can end up biting off too much to chew. Like watching too many golf tapes like junkies. If I never watched another instructional golf tape except for this one of Lee’s on repeat, I reckon I’m might start seeing those much needed miracles. What do you reckon? Is he the greatest or what?