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.
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More PGA Tour merger details and furious backlash, and Team Smash drama
LIV and the PGA Tour merge, Yasir and Big Jay make up, and the players get …?
Rose’s “generational” debut, Hovland’s spicy Memorial, and US Open Sectionals
Pros fight back on rollback, Wolff out of Smash and LIV?, SGS Golf Advice
NCAAs, LIV DC, “Jack’s Place,” Phil’s tweets, and a J.B. Holmes controversy
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Michael Block mania continues, Brooksy’s LIV DC prep, Sergio returns to the majors
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Saturday at the PGA Championship: Contenders, Pretenders, and Michael Block
Friday at the PGA Championship: Brooks, Scottie, Rory, and a grindfest at Oak Hill
Thursday at the PGA Championship: Oak Hill firmness, Thicc Boy thinness, Rory illness
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