Lee Trevino: The Champion Who Knows How to Laugh

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👋 Hey Golf Fans,

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, and plenty of pie! Back in the day, Thanksgiving was a real treat for golf fans too. Remember those Skins Games? And how about that unforgettable Lee Trevino hole-in-one at TPC Scottsdale? Absolute dynamite! Speaking of the Merry Mex, he turns 85 tomorrow.

Now, Trevino’s career achievements need no reiteration. 75 International victories. 6 majors. We could go on and on. Instead, let’s talk about what really made him one of a kind—his killer sense of humor. Trevino even ‘conspired’ with Barbara Nicklaus to pull one over on the Golden Bear, keeping him off the greens. Honestly, his pranks and practical jokes deserve their own trophy case. So, we’re giving it one!

Let’s get started…

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