About Lee
Lee Buck Trevino was born December 1, 1939 in Garland, Texas. He is a Mexican-American retired professional golfer regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. Raised by his mother and grandfather, he began working in cotton fields at age five and left school at 14 to work as a caddie. He turned professional in 1960 after service in the United States Marine Corps. During his PGA Tour career he won 29 events including six major championships: the U.S. Open (1968, 1971), The Open Championship (1971, 1972), and the PGA Championship (1974, 1984).
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- U.S. Open champion
- The Open Championship (British Open) champion
- PGA Championship champion
- Professional golfer with six major championship wins
- Senior PGA Tour champion
- World Golf Hall of Fame member
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