The golden glow Nov 15, 2009
Lee Trevino once said as much before going into an 18-hole play-off with Nicklaus at the 1971 US Open at Merion in Philadelphia. Asked in company with Nicklaus what he thought of his chances, Trevino replied: "Jack, in my dreams, you always win." He didn't the Merry Mex did. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
It's not October without the Save Mart Shootout Oct 26, 2009
It was there that Lee Trevino marched the fairways on Duracell, faster than a mom with a groc 00004000 ery cart and screaming kid. George Lopez did some stand-up and free landscaping on those fairways. (Fresno Bee)
Golfers can try out new gear and help kids Saturday Oct 7, 2009
The pros will put on a clinic and sign autographs and an auction will be held featuring items such as drivers signed by Vijay Singh and Retief Goosen, a shirt autographed by Lee Trevino and rounds of golf with Bettencourt and part-time Modestan John Merrick at area golf clubs. Bettencourt is ranked 106th on the PGA Tour money list ($729,737), with two tournaments left in the Fall Series after this weekend. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Schwab Cup leader looks to snap out of Funk Sep 25, 2009
In addition facing players such as Tom Kite, Nick Price, Lee Trevino and Curtis Strange, Roberts also is playing this weekend after a two-week hiatus. The 54-year-old has finished in the top five in his last five tournaments, dating back to his playoff win at the Senior British Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Agostini On Golf: Get a boost with new golf gear Sep 23, 2009
Featured in the raffle are drivers signed by Vijay Singh and Retief Goosen, a shirt autographed by Lee Trevino and rounds of golf at area clubs. "You can come to our demo day in the morning and jump over to Del Rio in the afternoon," Dowd said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
SAS on solid ground Sep 23, 2009
"Strange said the entertainment value continues to be a strong seller to clients. A day on the course with a Strange, with a Lee Trevino or Fred Funk or others on the 50-and-older tour still can be relaxing and fun."They get to rub elbows and talk and have a drink with just about all the players, with a pairings party and two pro-ams," Strange said. "I think it's fit a niche. The guys out here have 'names' for 30 or 35 years that may not match the heyday of yesterday on the tour but still is on... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Emmy voters choose not to spread the wealth Sep 21, 2009
"Lee Trevino was struck by lightning twice," he said. "Now I know how he feels.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sutton likes Champions atmosphere Sep 15, 2009
Among that group are eight members of the World Golf Hall of Fame: Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Larry Nelson, Nick Price, Curtis Strange, Lee Trevino and Lanny Wadkins. "We really feel like we have our best field," Kleiber said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Woods not in the thick of it Sep 6, 2009
Up to age 33, Nicklaus s competition came primarily from Gary Player, Lee Trevino, and Arnold Palmer. Woods s competition up to now has come primarily from himself. (Boston Globe)
Big win means a lot for Mike Reid Aug 25, 2009
Reid said he often recalled little sayings from opponents he remembered from his years on both the regular PGA Tour and the Champions Tour, players like Lee Trevino, Tom Watson and others. Those thoughts from the past were there to help me because it s hard to stay focused in the present moment. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A little rain must fall Aug 22, 2009
Lee Trevino, who said there was no way Rajeff could top Couples, called foul, saying the line wasn't still on his reel. Rajeff pointed out Couples' ball didn't have an eyescrew or any line attached to it either. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Yang Puts Golfers from Asia on the Map Aug 19, 2009
" Asian-born players have come close to tasting glory in the majors before: Taiwan's Liang-Huan Lu finished one shot behind Lee Trevino at the 1971 British Open, and his fellow countryman T.C. Chen's infamous two-chip gaffe cost him dearly at the 1985 U.S. Open. And credit must clearly also be given as Yang did on Sunday to South Korean female golfer Se Ri Pak, who has won two majors. Not that this diminishes Yang's victory. When asked why he seems able to stand up to the game's greatest player... (Time.com)
Growing golf underlines 2009 Aug 19, 2009
Nicklaus finished runner-up a record 19 times in majors to 12 different guys -- including four losses to both Watson and Lee Trevino and twice to Arnold Palmer. The 12 guys who edged him out won a combined 43 majors, 237 PGA Tour events and conservatively an additional 438 individual events worldwide. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Yang victory redefines 'global golf' Aug 19, 2009
There was Liang-Huan Lu of Taiwan finishing one shot behind Lee Trevino at Royal Birkdale in the 1971 British Open, and Isao Aoki of Japan pushing Jack Nicklaus at Baltusrol in the 1980 U.S. Open until he had to settle for second place. It was going to happen one day, said Woods, whose heritage is half-Asian through his Thai-born mother. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Yang creates sensation in South Korea Aug 19, 2009
A handful of Asian players have just been edged out in the majors with Taiwan's Liang-Huan Lu finishing a shot behind Lee Trevino at the 1971 British Open while compatriot Tze-Chung Chen was runner-up to Andy North at the U.S. Open in 1985. Reiko Takekawa, a writer for the Japanese publication Sports Graphic Number admitted that despite the progress in the women's game it is a real boost for the men's game in Asia. (CNN -- International)
Yong-eun makes major breakthrough for Asia Aug 18, 2009
Despite several near misses since Taiwans Lu Liang-huan ran Lee Trevino desperately close at the 1971 British Open, the golfing world had patiently awaited the first Asian-born winner of a major. Yong-euns astonishing breakthrough at the expense of Woods on a sun-splashed afternoon at Hazeltine National was simply a matter of time, according to the American world number one. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Now the drought is broken, expect Asian brigade to be major force Aug 18, 2009
That list starts with Taiwanese Lu Liang-Huan - better known as Mr Lu - who finished second to Lee Trevino in the 1971 British Open wearing a memorable pork-pie hat. Japan's Isao Aoki, a peerless putter, was runner-up to Jack Nicklaus at the 1980 US Open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Yang's PGA Championship win stirs hopes for Asian golf boom Aug 18, 2009
The best finish previously by an Asian-born player in a major was runner-up by three golfers: Lu Liang-Huan in the 1971 British Open, won by Lee Trevino; Isao Aoki in the 1980 U.S. Open, won by Jack Nicklaus; T.C. Chen in the 1985 U.S. Open, won by Andy North. Perks: Yang won $1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Underdog delivers huge upset Aug 17, 2009
Yang is the first Asian-born golfer to win a major championship, doing to Woods what Lu-Liang Huan couldn't do to Lee Trevino at the 1971 British Open, Isao Oaki failed to finish against Jack Nicklaus at the 1980 U.S. Open and T.C. Chen double-hit himself short against Andy North in the 1985 U.S. Open. How improbable was this outcome. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Yang rallies to beat Woods in win PGA Championship Aug 17, 2009
Asian-born players had come close in the majors Liang-Huan Lu of Taiwan finishing one shot behind Lee Trevino at the 1971 British Open, and T.C. Chen's famous two-chip gaffe that cost him a chance at the 1985 U.S. Open, where he was runner-up to Andy North. This could be a big breakthrough for Asian players, especially with a World Golf Championship starting this year in China. (Honolulu Advertiser)
W.Va. links, birthplace of American golf, for sale Aug 16, 2009
The course's museum is full of snapshots of visits from golfers such as Snead, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson, who is now the golf pro emeritus at the nearby Greenbrier resort. Keller is hosting an event with Watson at Oakhurst in mid-September. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Searching for someone to slow Tiger Aug 16, 2009
Stars such as Gary Player, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino and Seve Ballesteros actually winged Nicklaus a few times on his way to setting the bar for major excellence. Woods doesn't have too many dents in him. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Alvaro Quiros of Spain soars into tie for third after first round Aug 14, 2009
"It's like the one guy said, 'He's Lee Trevino on steroids.' ". Copyright Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Big-hitting Quiros shoots 3-under 69 at Hazeltine Aug 14, 2009
"It's like the one guy said, 'He's Lee Trevino on steroids.'Then, of course, there's that strength off the tee.Quiros reached the 642-yard 15th hole with a driver and a 5-wood during Wednesday's practice round. He clearly has some confidence heading into the second round and, assumedly, the weekend."The only thing that matters is my game. I'm not going to fight against Tiger. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Past winners » Aug 11, 2009
91st PGA Championship: Past champions - ESPN. Updated: July 28, 2009, 2:31 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
PGA Championship trivia quiz Aug 8, 2009
a.) Lee Trevino at Merionb. Dave Stockton at Congressionalc. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bronner a golf all-star Aug 5, 2009
The 12-person list was topped by Tiger Woods and included players like Lee Trevino, Fred Couples and Nancy Lopez. The magazine said Bronner led the development of the largest public golf course project in history. (WSJA.com, AL)
Swing Time: Talking with Trevino Jul 21, 2009
As I was watching Mark O'Meara sink a putt on the 17th green, who should walk into the tent but Lee Trevino. Along with him were Don January, Gene Littler, Billy Casper and Al Geiberger, who are all legends of golf. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Thongchai backs Asia to end major drought soon Jul 17, 2009
Asia has been yearning for a major champion and came closest at the 1971 British Open when Taiwans Lu Liang-huan was runner-up to American Lee Trevino at Royal Birkdale. Thongchai, 39, one of 12 Asian players in the field this week, secured his fourth European Tour title with a playoff victory at the Ballantines Championship in April. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
A duel at Turnberry that still cant be beat Jul 15, 2009
He had outlasted rivalries with Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Lee Trevino and Johnny Miller. The latest challenge, however, was his toughest. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Two-time British Open champ Trevino still talks a good game Jul 15, 2009
Lee Trevino celebrates winning the British Open for the second straight year in 1972 ... Lee Trevino jumped out of a locker last month at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club and said for the cameras, "I'm boomin' it baby.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Harrington rebuilds swing, eyes British three-peat Jul 15, 2009
Harrington rebuilds swing, eyes British Open three-peat - USATODAY.com. Harrington rebuilds swing, eyes British Open three-peat. (USA Today -- Sports)
Past Open champions Jul 9, 2009
British Open past champions - Golf - ESPN. Updated: July 6, 2009, 4:17 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
The first, and perhaps, the best Jul 9, 2009
"It would have been nice to see what he could have done had he been alive to play out his whole (career). All the other guys he played with, like Lee Trevino and Chi Chi Rodriguez, continued on to play the senior tour. He probably would have been like one of those guys.". When Trevino won the 1968 Hawaiian Open, he donated his $25,000 purse toward a trust fund for Makalena's son, Ted Jr., a largesse made possible with his victory in the U.S. Open that year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Smith: Open is often fickle Jun 17, 2009
Chipping: Lee Trevino (Raymond Floyd). Sand: Gary Player (Julius Boros). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Off the Record: Hopeless hacking Jun 16, 2009
The ever-popular Lee Trevino won a million bucks there after shooting a hole-in-one. My interview with Arnie was one-on-one, just as good for me as a hole-in-one. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Jacobsen back on Champions Tour after long layoff Jun 5, 2009
Among them are golf legend Lee Trevino, playing for the fifth time, and unofficial tournament co-hosts Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite. Perhaps no one is more eager than Kite to erase one of the most baffling records in golf. (MSNBC -- Sports)
British Open returning to Muirfield in 2013 May 5, 2009
Other champions at Muirfield include Nick Faldo (twice), Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Walter Hagen and Harry Vardon. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith: Trevino a big fan of Cabrera May 4, 2009
The practice tee is where you find Lee Trevino holding court. Sports' most gifted conversationalist is happy to talk about any subject, but these days he is eager to remind everybody there is no need for debilitating back suffering. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carolina soars above the crowd Apr 20, 2009
Point guard unfortunately seems to have more doubters than supporters, but I would bet money I don't have (Lee Trevino always said that is real gambling) that Drew will be vastly improved and is going to do an excellent job. Williams knows what he is doing when he signs players. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Canterbury field loaded with stars Apr 15, 2009
It also has been won by some of the game's most popular players - Fuzzy Zoeller, Lee Trevino and Chi Chi Rodriguez - to name a few more. It also has been won by a former hockey player. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
BILL SPELTZ: Scar tissue, soft bellies and Tiger Apr 12, 2009
You think Arnold Palmer or Lee Trevino would say such a thing if they lost a playoff to Jack Nicklaus. Back in the 1970s when men's professional tennis was booming in this country, it was because guys like Jimmy Connors would get mad enough to bite the handle off a T2000 when they lost. (Missoulian, MT)
Smith: One final Masters for Fuzzy Apr 8, 2009
Something else that favored his position was a practice round with Lee Trevino. "Lee and I had played a few times," Zoeller recalled, "and I always enjoyed playing with him. He was always talking and joking around. I like that. Playing a couple of practice rounds with Lee made me relax. That turned out to be very important for me. Lee was always very loose. He put you at ease.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Masters:Imagine Woods vs. Nicklaus Apr 7, 2009
When Nicklaus finished second (19 times), look who beat him: Tom Watson and Lee Trevino, four times each, Arnold Palmer twice, Gary Player and Seve Ballesteros once each. That's a dozen major titles where Nicklaus finished runner-up to Hall of Fame players, from three distinct golf generations, with better career records than anybody Woods has ever had to beat. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rhody Sits in Fourth After Two Rounds at Ironwood Apr 5, 2009
Temperatures in the 70's and moderate winds allowed for much improved scoring conditions on the Lee Trevino designed Ironwood course. Rhody recorded one of its better rounds of the year on Saturday, coming in at 5-over par, 293. (Gorhody.com)
Fontaine leads at Ironwood Pirate Intercollegiate Apr 4, 2009
The Massachusetts native scorched the Lee Trevino designed course with a 6-under par 66. The freshman made four birdies and an eagle while going bogey free. (Gorhody.com)
Story » Mar 20, 2009
Reilly: Is it possible Tiger won't be the best ever. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Golf)
Save Mart drops golf tournament Mar 19, 2009
With former touring pro Peter Jacobsen's company running the show, the Shootout didn't lack for star power: pros such as Lee Trevino, John Daly and Annika Sorenstam and celebrities like comedian George Lopez and former football and baseball greats have competed in the past. Last year, Lopez played on the winning team with former Fresno State star Nick Watney. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Save Mart withdraws as title sponsor of golf event Mar 18, 2009
Held every fall since 2002 at Riverbend Golf Club in Madera, the two-day exhibition has drawn star golfers from the PGA, LPGA and Champions tour -- including Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Fred Couples, Peter Jacobsen, John Daly, Fuzzy Zoeller, Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Perez. "For years we were proud that the Save Mart Shootout brought excitement and charitable dollars to Fresno and the Central Valley," Bob Piccinini, owner and CEO of Save Mart Supermarkets, said in a news release. (Fresno Bee)
Expert: Tiger is just as hungry, driven as ever Mar 13, 2009
Tiger wants to win, and he wants to win every day, six-time major championship winner Lee Trevino said. Theres no such thing as 'Im tired. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Youth get a sporting chance: Committee makes recreational activities available to more local children Feb 28, 2009
MUSCATINE, Iowa If the next Lee Trevino or Kurt Warner is growing up in Muscatine, one group of Muscatine volunteers wants to make sure they re being encouraged ... What a shame it would be if we had the next Lee Trevino, but his parents couldn t afford to send him to lessons, said Olson ... Lee Trevino is a professional golf player who rose to fame in the U.S. during the late 1960s and early 70s. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Roberts wins with last hole birdie Feb 23, 2009
He joined Lee Trevino (1990-91), Mike Hill (1993-94), Hale Irwin (1997, 2002) and Gil Morgan (1998, 2001) as two-time champions. Roberts won $240,000 out of the $1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Golden Era Feb 22, 2009
Bob Lunn won six times on the PGA Tour in the late 1960s and early '70s, beating Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Billy Casper and Gary Player along the way. More recently, Dorothy Delasin of South San Francisco became a four-time LPGA winner. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
He'll come back better than ever Feb 20, 2009
Unbelievably, Hall of Famer Lee Trevino said. Golf still interests me. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nicklaus makes rare appearance, plays a benefit Feb 17, 2009
Johnny Miller and Dan Hicks headline NBC's golf coverage. KyodoHear who LaDainian Tomlinson, Aaron Rodgers, Todd Heap and more would pay to watch play. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson declared Pebble Beach champ Feb 17, 2009
The event also drew pros such as Gary Player, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nicklaus helps pro-am celebrate last of 40 good walks Feb 17, 2009
" This year's field was particularly star-studded as it included Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Tom Watson and Raymond Floyd as headliners. Nicklaus happily joked about Murphy having extended the event by a year. "Bob called me last year and asked me to play in the last one, and I said I would," Nicklaus said. "He called me again this year and said, 'How about one more last one. I was happy to do it. (The Palm Beach Post)
