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.
Masters Favorites, the Kevin Zone and Fly Through Friday
Does Rahm miss the PGA Tour, A Saudi summit in Nassau, and Pace Car problems
Scottie-Tiger comps, Grades for The Players, and Yasir comes to town
A Players ‘Dropgate’ podcast while driving in Ireland
Monahan tries to “quiet the noise” at Players, a diminished field, and overly green Sawgrass
A Scheffler boost, a more ‘cutthroat’ Tour, and AK flashes in Hong Kong
PGA Tour board and Monahan fatigue, LIV’s puny Hong Kong Course, and SGS Golf Advice
LIV rescinds OWGR application, Pres Cup says Tour pros only, and In-Out-Alternate?
AK’s underwhelming return, Zinger sounds off, and PGA Tour’s snoozy run
Rory jokes (?) about going to LIV, The AK reveal, and going soft at the Bear Trap
LIV pros put asterisks on Masters, The Match, and AK’s “dance of redemption”
AK comebacks in Jeddah, Sketchy drops, and Knapp puns
The Charlie Woods coverage, Tesla feedback, and more Masters exemptions
Ranking the 'stars' by tiers in pro golf, Mexico Open angst, and Bones returns to TV
Hideki makes history at Riv, PGA Tour identity crisis, and a YouTube golfer qualifier
Tiger’s return and other tales from the ground at Riviera
Tiger’s new Sun Day Red, Riviera hype, and AK rumors
Phoenix debauchery gone too far?, Career Money exemption Charley, and LIV Vegas
Equity grants, Saudi threats, “Overrated” Spieth, and Tiger returns
LIV TV ratings, Tour tries for Phoenix boost, Questions about Post Malone
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