This special Spotlight episode ahead of U.S. Open week is dedicated to Lee Trevino. This is Part 1 of what will likely, hopefully be a two-part Spotlight. It begins with the nuts and bolts of Trevino’s resume and career accomplishments before launching into his background and upbringing in poor conditions outside of Dallas. It covers his trademark swing, how he got into the game from destitute circumstances, his time in the Marines, and his path onto Tour golf. That path is due in part to qualifying for and then succeeding at the U.S. Open his first few times around the national championship. This episode covers his first three major wins, the U.S. Open at Oak Hill, the U.S. Open at Merion in a playoff against Jack Nicklaus, and his first Open Championship at Birkdale. It also covers the origins of his antipathy towards the Masters, and many more side tales. Thanks to the U.S. Open Victory Club (join that here) for supporting this Spotlight work and making these episodes possible.
Match Play swan song, In-Out-Alt for Puntacana, and TFE travel stories
A relatively unprepared chat while watching the LIV playoff in amusement
The pros get mad about “selfish” USGA rollback, LIV vs. NCAA tourney, and SGS Golf Advice
USGA announces ball rollback, the PGA Tour’s response, and LIV trademark blocked
Gold Boy Scheff, Sawgrass thoughts, and the DMCA-happy PGA Tour
A Fargiveness Fiasco, Pace Problems, and others notes from The Players
A rambling Players preview, Monahan speaks, and the demise of Gold Boy
A Kitty Kat, Spieth, and Rory keep the “Designated” momentum at Bay Hill
Framework for a new “designated” PGA Tour revealed, and SGS Golf Advice
Bay Hill appreciation and the context LIV lacks, and a PR Open field guessing game
LIV’s sluggish start and uncertain future, Kirk nearly hits a Honda, Non-designated delights
Intel and angst from DLF, LIV shenanigans in Mexico, and SGS Golf Advice
Phil’s tedious LIV team, Bubba’s offseason moves, and the glorious return of DLF
A Designated delivery of Rahm-Homa at Riviera, Tiger optimism, LIV signs Pieters
A thirstbucket tracks Tiger on the ground, Riviera field foibles, a LIV personality quiz
Tiger’s back, Moving Riv out of February, and J.B. Holmes’s pool
A sChef in the Pancake Zone, Xander’s sketchy ruling, and wimpy layups
Bryson’s messy divorce with Cobra, NBA vs. LIV trade deadlines, SGS Golf Advice
Is Phoenix the Tour’s most important event and LIV rebranded teams arrive
Pebble problems, A new build-a-player, insane Swilcan Bridge outrage
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