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.
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 🤦
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...
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 💯
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.
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!
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 !!!!
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.
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.
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.
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 TH-cam 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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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. 😅😅😅😅
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.
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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!
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.
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?
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.
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?
Lee was a different person when the camera wasn't on him.....I've seen it first hand several times at golf tournaments where I followed his group .... I was always a fan until I saw him in person
customgtrs Or Bernhard Langer. Remember that Tervino started his career as a golf hustler and most hustlers are good at putting on a front. Regardless, he was one of the great shot makers on tour.
customgtrs Exactly how many Mexican Americans were on the tour back then, 1. Believe me, Mr. Trevino, U.S. Marine, caught hell out on tour! He used jokes to defend himself for the most part. Not everyone is capable of being kind while breaking down barriers and competing at the highest level of a difficult sport that is steeped in Racism! If he didn't make the Cut he and Big Herman didn't eat for a few days or worse!
I'm actually very sorry to hear that. This is why I would never go out of my way to bother a celebrity of any kind no matter how bad I want an autograph or whatever. 99.9% of the time they wouldn't want to be bothered by me or anyone else for that matter and im not the kind of person to push myself onto anyone. Shame, but it is what it is I guess. Fans make it possible for them to enjoy the lifestyles they have but instead of appreciate fans they treat them like parasites. On the other hand though there are a lot of rude ignorant people out there and I would imagine it wouldn't take me long to start becoming abrasive after a while either.
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 wish Lee could play forever, great ambassador for the game. Humble dude
He’s not humble…He’s one of the best ever..This man is hard core..M F ❤
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.
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 🤦
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...
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 💯
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 can listen to lee all day. Great tips!!!!
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!
This man's a legend, his ball striking ability and knowledge on how to hit a golf ball is the best.
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 !!!!
Fantastic! Thank you Lee!
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.
So, essentially, when in doubt "play it back in your stance, JUST a little bit!" Love Lee!
Every golf problem:
Lee Trevino: Play it back in your stance and hit down on it!
Old enough to remember Lee back in the day when I was kid. Used to take these monster foot long divots on soft courses.
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
If Ray Floyd couldnt beat him....what chance does another driving range pro have lol
@@ScratchArkkitehti no wonder he won so many majors even when nicklaus and player were around.
He's so good he can swing in slow motion.
Trevino = King of punch cuts, King of Gamesmanship and King of awful hats.....love it!!
Hey, I like his hats! And especially his swing... :-)
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.
Lol, What the hell man, he's still with us
@@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.
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.
Agreed..
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 TH-cam 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.
Struck twice by lightning is twice more than people survive...
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.
@@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.
Lee is easily the most likable golfer I've ever seen.
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.
That's why he was Lee Trevino and the rest of us wished we were Lee Trevino
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.
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.
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So that whoever puts their trust in Jesus will be saved.
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.
George Smith Agreed!!
This man knows more about golf than most he's great!
Thanks! Keep up the great Trevino videos. He's my favorite ballstriker. His technique is misunderstood and greatly underrated.
Lee , you have made golf so simple . U cleared my concepts and changed my game in five minutes. Now I am enjoying it .
“Oh, and don’t forget”....love it! Thanks Lee! Truly the beat!!
Love Lee Trevino! Love his lessons too. :-)
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."
He's extremely likeable and in his prime I think he was as good as anybody. Love me some Trevino.
It was to Tony Jacklin.
Tony Jacklin...Hale Irwin to name a few
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.
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
moving ball back great tip works and moving takeaway with left shoulder these 2things alone are priceless thanks Lee for helping lower my scores
Great thoughts, I remember these moments years ago. A true master.
Lee is the man, love that guy!
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.
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
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.
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.
Sometimes I get aroused over such Trevino greatness 🙏❤️🤣🙌😂
one of the most naturally talented I have ever seen
Such a legend
The greatest ever natural striker of a golf ball👏👏
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.
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. 😅😅😅😅
"Grizzly Adams did have a beard."
Great teacher
Lee Buck Don’t Suck !! One of the very best to ever play a course !!
yeah; i just fell off of my couch, watching Lee top that shot in the middle of the video
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.
@@ytubepuppy ok.. not needed
Very good teacher
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
Thank you
The production of the disappearance of your golf bag 🙏❤️🤟🙌
Love this, thanks for the upload. Hit down on it!!
What a character this guy!!
I'll fly back to the 1980's with my time machine and tell Lee about hybrid clubs.
I wish I'd had this info 60 yrs ago when I started playing this game.
This really is a good video, its not just funny but seriously take something from to the majority of his tips.
I need some lee trevino sombrero hats.
Great great.. player …Seve…Lee….Artists…
Trevino is a golfing genius !
Lee Trevino is Boss...
I wish he was still playing.
What a magician
Don't forget; if that ball's going outta' there low-left, get your six wood. :D
Love him!!! 👍🏼⛳️🏌🏽♂️
Great Stuff.
So in summation for practically every senario, play the ball back and hit down on it.
Everything is, back in your stance and hit down on it, NICE.
legend
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My go to guy for tips,Lee understands the weekend golfers mentality and he simplifies it🏌
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!
My spirit animal
When its breezy swing violent?
"nicklaus allways had the bar set high.we never touched it.we controlled him once in a while"-trevinos thoughts
I can see Jack, Speith, McIlroy, Mickelson, and Fowler have clicked thumbs down
The great Lee
There is noone I would rather get lessons from tbh
Lee is really good at hitting bad shots on command.
Lee learned his craft at Hardy's Pitch and Putt on Lovers Lane in Dallas.
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.
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?
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.
6-Wood - the original rescue club
"Getcha a six-wood!" :)
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?
Lee was a different person when the camera wasn't on him.....I've seen it first hand several times at golf tournaments where I followed his group .... I was always a fan until I saw him in person
customgtrs that true, but he was no where the a-hole's that people like ray floyd, and norman were
yep....Raymond....terrible too..
customgtrs Or Bernhard Langer. Remember that Tervino started his career as a golf hustler and most hustlers are good at putting on a front. Regardless, he was one of the great shot makers on tour.
customgtrs Exactly how many Mexican Americans were on the tour back then, 1. Believe me, Mr. Trevino, U.S. Marine, caught hell out on tour! He used jokes to defend himself for the most part. Not everyone is capable of being kind while breaking down barriers and competing at the highest level of a difficult sport that is steeped in Racism! If he didn't make the Cut he and Big Herman didn't eat for a few days or worse!
I'm actually very sorry to hear that. This is why I would never go out of my way to bother a celebrity of any kind no matter how bad I want an autograph or whatever. 99.9% of the time they wouldn't want to be bothered by me or anyone else for that matter and im not the kind of person to push myself onto anyone. Shame, but it is what it is I guess. Fans make it possible for them to enjoy the lifestyles they have but instead of appreciate fans they treat them like parasites. On the other hand though there are a lot of rude ignorant people out there and I would imagine it wouldn't take me long to start becoming abrasive after a while either.
"80%... scratch that 75%"
Genious 😅😅😅😅
One of the games legends
Looks like Souther California. was wondering where myself.
i like the sound of the strike
Topping it?
Want spin?
Any wind?
Hitting it fat?
In a divot?
Put it back in your stance and hit down on it, dummy!
...the wind has never agreed with my schedule either, for about 40 years
such a great guy. Wonder if he was cool off camera?
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.
So play it back in your stance.
@TheAsianchocolate2 Awesome, man!
Compresses it into the ground?!