Trevino, Lee, 1939–, American golfer, b. Dallas, Tex. Personable, witty, and extremely popular, he won the U.S. Open twice (1968 and 1971), the British Open twice (1971–72), and the PGA Championship twice (1974 and 1984) before becoming a star of the Seniors tour.

Trevino, Lee (Buck)

(born Dec. 1, 1939, near Dallas, Tex., U.S.) U.S. golfer. Of Mexican American descent, Trevino received a grade-school education, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and worked as an odd-job man and assistant professional at golf courses in his native Texas. In 1967 he unexpectedly came in fifth in the U.S. Open, then won it the next year. In 1971 Trevino became the first player to win the U.S., British, and Canadian Open championships in a single year. He won the British Open in 1972 and the U.S. PGA Championship in 1974. He then underwent several back surgeries but returned to win the PGA again in 1984.

Trevino, Lee (Buck) (1939– ) golfer; born in Dallas, Texas. He twice won each of three major championships—the U.S. Open (1968, 1971), the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) title (1974, 1984), and the British Open (1971–72). A popular member of the PGA tour, as the first Latino to become a major golfer he was affectionately known as "Super Mex."