cityCURRENT Signature Breakfast featuring Lee Trevino

Watch Lee Trevino share special moments related to his career in golf and his winning three championships in Memphis, along with his longtime support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other philanthropic causes. Lee Trevino is interviewed by Memphis sports talk personality, Dave Woloshin. This event was taped by V2 Media at our cityCURRENT Signature Breakfast on Friday, April 8, 2016, which was hosted by ARS and Conway Services and held at The Great Hall.
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[@runJFK]

I could listen to Lee tell golf stories all day. Thanks for sharing!

[@anneglines47]

Lee is a icon in the world of golf.

[@johnmcgrail7623]

One of the world's great raconteurs.Hands down!

[@RG-ja34sep]

The most charismatic and likeable golf legend there’s ever been. He comes from humble beginnings and became one of the fiercest competitors, and best ball strikers in the game. Undoubtedly one of the all time greats of golf, and possibly, an even better human being. It would be a tremendous honour to meet this great champion. Love you Lee, may God bless you forever.

[@braddockdamoregolf4591]

Had the pleasure of watching a live 60min demonstration before a Pro Am round featuring Lee. 1000% entertainment, funnier than ANY comic and then we watched his ball striking clinic. Never forget it.

[@jcee6886]

Humble champ. "I was not jack's rival. Jack had no rivals, he set the bar".

[@dannyrand1733]

Facts!

[@vincentvincent4898]

I can listen to this man’s stories all day long. What a great representative of this great game! Thank you, Mr. Trevino,

[@imtheredbaron]

How could anyone not love Lee?

[@COLETHORN10]

Definition of Class. In the third round of the 71 Open at Merion, Trevino was paired with Jim Simon who would shoot a 65. Trevino saw that Simon's ball was teed in front of the tee box. A two stroke penalty. Lee told him saying, "Son, This course is tough enough without incurring a two stroke penalty."

[@davidgreen9917]

There are many great players today but none of them will stand the test of time to the likes of Palmer, Nicklaus, Player and Trevino in the 1960's through the 70's. Great ambassadors of golf these men were to the game. Their history will never again be repeated.

[@carpediem523]

Dont forget Seve.

[@rikahiga179]

And Billy Casper

[@robsteffen9866]

My favorite golfer ever to watch hit a golf ball . I miss watching Mr. trevino play golf , a great champion !!

[@wreckim]

Lee has three talents at least: Golf, Story Telling, and Time Shrinking....these 43 minutes seemed to go by like it was 10. What a great interview...Thanks for Posting.

[@macbeavers6938]

True Story: Jack and Lee were paired together in a tournament. On the first tee Jack says to Lee: "Lee, I don't want to talk today". Lee says to Jack: "Jack, you don't have to talk. You just have to listen."

[@mdamon00]

If I could play 9 holes with any golfer, Trevino would be my pick. I think you could learn more about golf and life from this man in 9 holes than you could learn on your own in a lifetime. Love listening to him speak and all his stories!

[@vitor301980]

“You have to understand.” I love it when Lee says that.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

What a beautiful man!!! One of my favorite golfers of all time

[@COLETHORN10]

He's a national treasure.

[@seangraver5511]

what an honest man .. too .. his young life .. joining the marines .. admitting he never saw combat ...im ex army .. and im GLAD i never saw combat .. lots of dead colleagues are buried around the world .. bless them all xxxxx just a lovely guy .. great conversationalist and wisdom beyond years xx

[@loindafl]

My favorite Trevino story was he liked to cut his own grass when he was home. One Saturday he was cutting grass and a big Cadillac pulled up and this lady rolled down her window and called him over. She asked how much the lady in the house paid him to cut her grass. Lee replied this lady let’s me sleep with her. The Cadillac rushed away.

[@lancebaker1374]

"Potential means you haven't done it yet." How true.

[@lisaflah8495]

I watched Lee at Torrent Pines when I lived in San Diego. The only golfer I could compare him with was another great golfer who was funny as hell also, Chi Chi Rodriguez. Both gave much more back to humanitarian causes than most but came from poor backgrounds and never forgot it and helped many many people in their life travels. God bless both you gentlemen. RESPECT TO YOU BOTH!!!

[@chuckkady7282]

I remember Chi Chi, with his putter sword. Who don't love their personalities. Arnie Was great with the people Jack & Tiger are not really into entertaining the fans other then their great skills

[@jtyt1123]

Golf needs more lee Trevino

[@173954borges]

I swear I loose 2-3 strokes everytime I listen to Lee. Love this man. And yes God listens always.

[@rolandlymangrover754]

Thanks for everything Lee. You are awesome. I'm playing tomorrow.

[@tplomonte]

If at all possible this little Canadian boy would be ever so grateful and gracious just to spend some time with a great person one of the best players ever and truly a great human. Thank you Lee Trevino my late mother would cheer for you no matter what , she say you had moxy lol . Cheers Tom Lomonte

[@daverogers5609]

Could listen to Lee talk for hours.

[@BillyDee159]

Amazing man, humble beginnings, best ball striker ever, off the charts intelligence & great sense of humor.

[@donschmidt8203]

One of the four greatest strikers of the golf ball to this day. Hogan, Nelson, Snead and Trevino. He had such an unusual swing but it worked because his body rotation was so powerful it counteracted his strong grip. Probably the funniest man ever to play the game as well. Good to see that he has done so much for charity as well.

[@jamesabar207]

Moe Norman is in there too 😎

[@realtruth2817]

lol 😂 Tiger different League

[@vektacular]

Tiger and Jack…..you don’t win that many times without being a great ball striker….but yes, all those guys….but I will bet both Tiger and Jack would be better than any of them if you were to measure them in their primes.

[@johnwilson6779]

An absolute joy to watch, thanks Lee Trevino.

[@termite122]

living in NJ i watched Lee play at 11 different tournaments here in NJ.. he always played well and won alot here and said he always loved playing in this state...i was just amazed watching him play golf and hit balls...more than once i saw him let a spectator come onto the practice range and hit one of his clubs while warming up...he was as good an entertainer as he was a golfer..

[@kingshearer2]

Lee should have a prime time TV show.

[@danielborg6035]

This made my evening...a true hero of mine for so many years in so many ways.😎

[@alancarlyon5749]

A true legend, loved by all golfers on this planet earth, Talks a lot, but his honesty is second too none, I could listen too this great man all day and love him like he was my own son, his golf is not too bad neither!

[@jacksmith5692]

My late Dad was with him at an OTIS sales function in 1974 and said he was all class. Because of that Lee was my guy growing up.

[@pinesprogolfer]

One of the few people in this world I would love to sit down and talk to about anything. would love two hours a day for the rest of my life.

[@LeeTrevinoFans]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR TREVINO!

[@lancebaker1374]

My, what a history of golf! His discourse alone is worth a lot. His having mingled with so many famous pros gives us an insight into the world of golf that likely exceeds what we could get into any other sport.

[@COLETHORN10]

Lee's comment after aceing the 17th hole at PGA West at the Skins Game winning $175,000 from Palmer, Nicklaus and Zoeller. "Well, hell, that's what I was aiming at."

[@johnmcaughtrie2577]

What a guy. Enjoyed the watch.

[@twolf20c]

This is a wonderful video!

[@johndublyoo2553]

The best striker of a goif ball I have seen in my lifetime bar none, always good to listen to and what a gentleman, I watched him warm up at the 1984 Open hitting balls at various targets and distances and the ball never got above 12 feet in the air.

[@Dentistmentalust]

Great striker yes. Not sure he is the best ever. Ballesteros and Hogan might have something to say about that if they were still alive.

[@majorsmythe1]

Greatness in golf. Trevinos a legend.

[@lizjackson7781]

majorsmythi

[@daleholmgren6078]

I saw this guy play in Chicago once at Butler. He was loose as a goose, cracking up the gallery. Nobody like him.

[@mikeexposito2971]

I did. I was in the army then.

[@TimFlaherty]

Hogan used to love watching Trevino hit balls and said he would be great one day

[@marinechamp1]

I won the All Marine Golf Championship in 1997 at Camp Pendleton, CA. It was one of his home courses during his time in the Marines. The course had a shrine dedicated to him in the clubhouse. Most people don't know this, but he never won the All Marine Championship because he never competed in it. Although he did win almost every other Armed Forces Tournament he ever competed in. But one thing I've always wanted to do if I ever get a chance to meet him is say, "Hey there Mr. Trevino. Did you know I've won the All Marine Golf Championship; something you never did during your time in the Corps?" But I'm sure his comeback would be, "Well son, that's great, but how many US Opens have you ever won?" 😁 Probably the only guy left on earth I really want to meet before I check out. Semper Fi Mr. Trevino.

[@myroseaccount]

What a truly wonderful Man

[@loindafl]

I grew up watching Lee Trevino TV show on Sundays. Lee would interview two celebrities while playing a round of golf. The celebrity could get Lee to hit one shot per hole. Very entertaining show. Lee was such a showman for the game.

[@markoj4971]

What a story teller!

[@steplumpkin5432]

GREAT STUFF!!!!!! THANKS 100MILL. UPLOADER!!!!@!

[@thedude1744]

Lee used to come to Ft. Smith, AR Fianna Hills CC and bring people such as Chi Chi Rodriguez and support the boys home. It was great walking 18 holes with him and the others. Yes, I saw Lee's clubs up close and it was exactly as he said. Lead tape all over them and none of them matched lol.

[@reneangulotrujillo]

Beautiful man...long live his inspiration!

[@johnclark3697]

best SHOTMAKER ever. ICONIC GENIUS. NEVER be another like him. I witnessed him hit a shot at Birkdale . the ball traveled 190 yards , never rose above 20 ft & checked up next to the Flagstick. INCREDIBLE.

[@markpeytonennis149]

God bless thank you Lee...

[@jonnybegood1544]

Love this man he is A LEGEND!!! He speaks the truth))!!!

[@newmanfertig886]

March 23, 2020, and I'm looking at 32 thumbs down. Proof that some people dislike EVERYTHING, and you can not please them with ANYTHING. Thumbs up to the 336 thumbs up folks!

[@Ryglado]

Newman Fertig - look at most KZbin videos. There are always about 5-10% of the upvote numbers are downvotes. What does this say? It’s says the 5-10% of people are not nice.

[@gilt9967]

-- muchísimas gracias señor Trevino -- loved those bumper stickers-- " TREVINO COUNTRY" El Paso, Texas --

[@TheDougiemcb]

This man is a living legend. He will help the little MAN or WOMAN wherever possible. He needs more accolades bestowed on him. He helps others because he wants to..

[@robertcoleman4861]

A champion golfer and a truly wonderful human being cheer's bob.

[@Carbivore67]

Find a passion and you'll live a long happy life.

[@mikeexposito2971]

What an inspiration

[@gregburgin1210]

Lee is absolutely correct that the 125 exemptions needs to be cut way back so that more young talent has a chance to play. If you are the new guy who comes in at 125 you dont get to play in many of the tournaments because there are less slots available than there are exemptions when you combine the 125 rule with the other non-125 related exemptions.

[@stephenjackson959]

The difference between Trevino and Gary Player is so clear. Such a naturally funny man who is modest despite all he's done. Whereas Player spends more time boasting about himself that anything else

[@oldmcdonald9582]

they all had egos. have you ever noticed when theses legends are asked about another golfer such as tiger, they praise him, but they cant help throwing something in there about themselves. never met trivino, but rumor has it that he was not a very nice person off the coure when the camera was off

[@chrisdwyeratlweb5739]

Couldn't be more wrong. When the light is on, Trevino is all show. When not, he is an ass. I used to caddie at the Golf club of GA when they had a Senior event and Trevino would come in every year and complain about everything. Player would go around and thank the staff. I also met Gary in 1990 on the way to the U.S. Open at Oak Hill and he couldn't of been nicer.

[@chrisdwyeratlweb5739]

@@oldmcdonald9582 So true

[@4orrcountry]

Player suffers from little man syndrome. But never overlook how hard he had to work because of his stature.

[@dougiemcbriar1998]

Absolute class act... He is the man

[@jpathak6227]

Class act!!!!!

[@johnturner9704]

Lee T revino is a lovely but tough person l had the pleasure of meeting when he played Sandwell golf course in West Bromwich on outskirts of Birmingham England after giving a clinic He was great! Asked about the pressure of being a Professional golfer he said that a Pro player shooting par has as much chance of success as a dog chasing a car! John Turner , Powys

[@davewatts7444]

What a guy

[@michaelortman4599]

GREAT PERSON! GOD BLESS “THE NORMAL GUY”

[@stevefowler2112]

I remember as a kid in Florida the early 70's when coors wasn't sold west of the Mississippi...someone had a case at a party in the woods once and we thought we were drinking champagne.

[@R1koe2840]

One man I would love to meet.

[@moemanncann895]

Bend the shaft to help with a hook..brilliant!

[@barbt.9211]

Lee was just a great GUY

[@dennislaux]

This modern tour needs far more Lee Trevino's than any Tiger Woods. Lee is a great caring man.

[@Jim_Harwood]

Lee was a dour character for years and years. You wouldn't want to run across him as a fan that's for sure.

[@dennislaux]

Do you have an example as I don't really get what you mean exactly. And just to give him a bit of a break is maybe this to think about. Many of the greats in anything in life must have giant egos when you finally see that your the best in the entire world at something don't you think, and that ego sometimes surfaces in daily activities.

[@Jim_Harwood]

Denny Law He wasn't very good to the fans. You didn't bother Lee back in the day.

[@dennislaux]

I'm sorry to hear that, I really am, but let me just suggest this to you. Lee was a very poor kid with nothing at all, even to the point of no water or electricity so it took time for him to start being a better human being I guess. I grew up with drunks for parents and I never started be a really good person until about 34 years old. Lee is much better at it now I think.

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

So Lee gets a pass but Tiger doesnt? Tiger has softened more in recent years

[@R1koe2840]

Legend

[@leonardusdesignleonardusde3479]

Do not like the game but love to listen to Lee Great acomplishment

[@buzzard6410]

Can you imagine a Lee Trevino joining all the vanilla golfers today. What a crowd he would have no matter how well he was playing.

[@carpediem523]

👍👍👍👍yes so boring now.

[@seangraver5511]

18.47 god zapped me .. 🤣🤣🤣⛳⛳⛳

[@CharlesCrews-zn4lp]

What a genuis

[@termite122]

where i am in nj they had great senior even called the cadillac nfl every year at upp montclair cc..i went for 5 yrs straight to see the greats of golf..jack,arnie,gary Lee and so many more..lee trevino was always my favorite to watch and follow..on the range he was hitting a 5 wood and say to people what and where the ball would go everytime and it did..an elderly woman nxt to me would say loudly and kinda annoying cause she was so loud to her husband,, oh wow honey did u see that? holy moly sweetie did u see that shot? well lee can hear her and after 15minutes of this he walked over to her and said "miss" i'm a 6 time major championship winner what do you expect? ground balls......lolololol..he didnt really laugh about it either i think he was a lil annoyed with her blabbering so loudly during his golf swing too.

[@scottlochans4180]

Got Lee's autograph, British Open in the early 70's, was 5,or 6 yrs.old. Got Gary Players, Jack Nicholas, Tom Watson,etc. Autographs ???, Can remember how Special Lee was, nearly Always, around the Green And a good guy, a man's man. Prof. Bandit 650i B.T,E. out.

[@richardbuffoni8829]

Don't forget this man is a marine as I am semper Fi !

[@davidcollier185]

Awesome nothing else I can say

[@SBSR49]

Bert gave me my 1st golf lesson ( $5 ) LOL.....Was in the time he invented the graphite driver called the SHILLELAGH. ( $100 ) ....Ps ..I bought one

[@mitchcrawford4182]

What's about better equipment and golf course maintenance for better scores.

[@SBSR49]

Bert Dargie made my 1st of clubs

[@formerfarmer1718]

My Dad, who I can assure you was no kind of engineer, always sliced. He had a set of Hogans. Speed slot Hogans. So one day, sitting on the tee of our number 8, a 215 yard par 3, waiting on the foursome in front of us, suddenly started mumbling to himself about how he could close the face of that driver, and suddenly brought his knee up and his Hogan driver down across it and gave a mighty tug about 10” above the hossel, then teed off straight as a string! He never sliced again. (And I’m pretty sure my Dad didn’t know Lee Trevino)

[@joetownsend5904]

In 1978 I saw a man say if there is a God, strike me dead by lightning! This was in a shipyard right before a thunderstorm. 3 days later lightning struck the boom of a crane ricocheted off struck ship we were working on, knocked myself & several other men to the ground & killed the 27 year old man who said that. I'm a devout believer in my Lord, Jesus Christ & my back is messed up now. God listens intently to the things we say.

[@fradaja]

He looks great , I live this guy , he should be with jack and Gary to open Augusta , crying shame

[@chuckkady7282]

He can't be with Jack and Gary, Because he never won at Augusta

[@fradaja]

Chuck Kady because they were racist

[@fradaja]

D Whe I know it’s appalling

[@fradaja]

D Whe all white people?

[@boskey10]

@D Whe This is nothing new, Walter Hagen was forced to dress in the parking lot at the Open championship in the 20s. Because he was a pro and not a amateur( before he won of 4 of them). Masters is private owned facility. A few years ago, a spectator for some reason decided to take some sand from a bunker. He was fined $20,000 and charged for theft. It's a beautiful course an challenging, but has some sketchy history and very strict enforced rules.

[@davidmudry5622]

Grizzly Adams did have a beard.

[@Carbivore67]

So Arnold Palmer, the legend always caught the ball on the heel? And all this time I thought he was good enough to hit the face, like I do.

[@johnrandle5141]

You can see the difference between Trevino...and Jack & Tom...

[@dannyrand1733]

20:24 Just ask Francisco Molinari lol

[@johnrandle5141]

Trevino talked shit on The Masters because he could not win there....he later recanted when he got old...but a glimpse into the man...

[@jrsouth9253]

Get your facts straight John Randle.

[@bigboots6114]

it was who ran the masters who lee had a problem with not the course itself

[@RG-ja34sep]

Not winning The Masters does not diminish Lee Trevino’s achievements one tiny bit! Lee is without doubt one of the all time greats of golf, a living legend! The most charismatic golfer there has ever been! I would never believe that Lee would have anything bad to say about any championship golf course, especially a place like Augusta National, however there were some people there who he did not get on with.

[@mikeexposito2971]

Their are a lot of stories about the masters that the public does not know

[@mikeexposito2971]

The masters has a dark side

[@steveg2448]

Lee says I and me way too much

[@user-oo7dx4zv9v]

どなたか😅日本語訳をお願い

[@gregsuske2131]

Does any stop talking

[@radar0412]

If Nicklaus was playing today, he'd be the best player out there no doubt. But No way would he be Longer than DJ, or Rory. No way.

[@mikeexposito2971]

I can see you never played with persimmon woods

[@edro3838]

@@mikeexposito2971 agree, or a balata ball.

[@colejones212]

FYI… Jack could drive 340yds with steel shafts & persimmon wood. I doubt either DJ or Rory could match that!!!

[@radar0412]

@@colejones212 Wait; where's the link to that 340 yard drive?! 🤣

[@colejones212]

@@radar0412 Trevino, in the above video verifies what I just said. Jack would be a Bryson dechambeau tearing everyone up just like he did on tour