Quotes by Lee Trevino

About Lee Trevino:

Lee Buck Trevino is a retired American professional golfer who won six major championships over the course of his career. He is one of only four players to twice win the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship. The only major that eluded him was the Masters. He is an icon for Mexican Americans, and is often referred to as "The Merry Mex" and "Supermex," both affectionate nicknames given to him by other golfers.
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I never played much golf as a kid. I caddied quite a bit but never got serious into golf until about age 15.

Lee Trevino

A hungry dog hunts best.

Lee Trevino

Yes, I think I have the best swing on the Tour. Why have scores comedown in the last ten years? Partly because they are imitating me.

Lee Trevino

Seve Ballesteros was the best trouble-shot player who ever lived. It didn't matter how far in the woods you put that guy, he'd find a way to get out. But Seve inadvertently put a lot of big numbers on the scorecards of average players, because he ins...

Lee Trevino

The older I get the better I used to be!

Lee Trevino

How can they beat me? I've been struck by lightning, had two back operations, and been divorced twice.

Lee Trevino

You can talk to a fade but a hook won't listen.

Lee Trevino

There is no such thing as natural touch. Touch is something you create by hitting millions of golf balls.

Lee Trevino

I'm not scared of very much. I've been hit by lightning and been in the Marine Corps for four years.

Lee Trevino

Michael Jordan was a tremendous basketball player.

Lee Trevino

Living in Dallas, I root for the Mavericks and the Stars and the Cowboys, but I've always pulled for the Chicago Cubs. I enjoy watching them play.

Lee Trevino

There are two things that won't last long in this world, and that's dogs chasing cars and pros putting for pars.

Lee Trevino

I still sweat. My guts are still grinding out there. Sometimes I have enough cotton in my mouth to knit a sweater.

Lee Trevino

Nobody but you and your caddie care what you do out there, and if your caddie is betting against you, he doesn't care, either.

Lee Trevino

Pressure is when you play for five dollars a hole with only two in your pocket.

Lee Trevino

One of the nice things about the Senior Tour is that we can take a cart and cooler. If your game is not going well, you can always have a picnic.

Lee Trevino

No one who ever had lessons would have a swing like mine.

Lee Trevino

I never think of yesterday. Can't do anything about it.

Lee Trevino

If your concentration is getting bad, take up bass fishing. It will really improve your ability to focus. If you aren't ready when that fish hits, you can't set the hook.

Lee Trevino

My point is, there's no sense trying to squeeze something out of your swing if you can let your clubs do the shotmaking for you.

Lee Trevino

Author Bio

  • NameLee Trevino
  • DescriptionProfessional golfer, United States Marine
  • BornDecember 1, 1939
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGolfer