| As icon of the global golf scene, Lee Trevino rose to | | | | the Year, and quickly rose to prominence in major |
| prominence as one of the foremost | | | | tournaments with his competitive, consistent game. |
| Mexican-American professional golfers in the 20th | | | | Mature beyond his years, he showed impressive |
| century. Born in Dallas to international parents, | | | | poise that came from his years as a Marine, which |
| Trevino earned a stellar reputation for his | | | | allowed him to remain cool in major tournaments, and |
| performances on the course as well as his | | | | helped propel him to a top 10 finish in the 1968 U.S. |
| professionalism in supporting causes. | | | | Open. |
| After turning professional at the age of 21, Trevino | | | | Evolution of Trevino's Golf Career |
| went on to win over 80 professional events, including | | | | By 1971, Trevino had risen to the top tier of the |
| six major championships and a total of 29 PGA tour | | | | game after leading the PGA in earnings the year |
| events. As a result, he is considered one of the best | | | | before. Trevino went on to win both the U.S. Open |
| players of his era and continues to be active on the | | | | and the Open Championship in 1971, his signature |
| Champions Tour. Golf fans today look to Trevino's | | | | year on the tour. His stature began to transcend just |
| life story as a symbol of the prospect for blue collar | | | | the golf world, earning him recognizing from ABC and |
| players to rise to the game's greatest heights. | | | | Sports Illustrated as one of the top athletes of the |
| The Rise and Upbringing of Trevino | | | | year, independent of the sport. Trevino helped put |
| Starting as an amateur golfer in Texas, Trevino | | | | golf on the map, alongside greats such as Nicklaus |
| learned the game as a caddy at the Dallas Athletic | | | | and Palmer. |
| Club where he soon rose to prominence. As a | | | | Trevino continued to play strong in spite of injuries, |
| teenager, he earned a reputation for his diligence on | | | | well into his 40s and transitioned to a successful |
| the practice course, often playing after his shift to | | | | career in the Senior (Champions) Tour as well. |
| master his short game. Trevino opted to join the | | | | Trevino's unique self-taught style featured his |
| Marines in lieu of playing collegiate golf, but continued | | | | trademark fade and excellent short game. He went |
| to hone his skill set in the military many years later. | | | | onto prominence in international play, serving on |
| Upon returning to civilian life, Trevino began working | | | | multiple Ryder cup teams and serving as captain of |
| as a local golf instructor and course professional in El | | | | the 1985 United States team. An active member of |
| Paso. He continued to hone his skills in local | | | | the Golfing Hall of Fame, Trevino is known for his |
| tournaments and entered qualifying events, where he | | | | wit, humility and competitiveness that helped him rise |
| won his first PGA tour card by 1967. During his first | | | | to the top of the game and remain there for |
| season on the tour he was named Rookie Golfer of | | | | decades. |