Although an unconventional swing, emulating lee trevino s swing by focusing on his right side and the way he came down and straight through the shot, tracking the target line, is a great idea. Lee trevino driver swing analysislee trevino a swing that was a continuous flow from start to finish. All these famous golfers were confirming a golf swing does not have to look text book perfect to work well. The book, divided into three parts, focuses on specific scenarios and problems that arise in golf, life, and business. Lee trevino talks and demonstrates his brilliant golf knowledge and skills. If trevino were to pick up his golf bag and walk directly into the pages of a mark twain novel. From a slightly slouched and rounded back address position, trevino made a very fluid movement to the top of the backswing, which resulted in a relatively bent left arm, and a very badly bowed left. Renowned for his swing, ben hogan methodically describes his technique through his lessons. What also makes this book unique is that his explanations arent like other golf books. This is a golf clinic trevino gave a year ago at the pnc fatherson. Although an unconventional swing, emulating lee trevinos swing by focusing on his right side and the way he came down and straight through the shot, tracking the target line, is a great idea. Just wondering why over the years lee trevino s swing wasnt copied or used as a model. He did it by hitting millions of golf balls, and he did it with an oncourse smile and a wit rarely matched in golf history. Trevino got criticized a lot for how different his swing was from the accepted standards of his time, but his style has become more acceptable lately especially since players like rocco have used his short game techniques with a lot of success.
Lee trevino tom weiskopf it isnt surprising that nicklaus has such respect for trevino, who beat him in an 18hole playoff at the 1971 u. Do you among people who cant read pleasant if the sentence chained from the straightway, hold on guys that arent like that. Swing my way paperback september 27, 1984 by lee trevino author, dom lupo author 3. Lee trevino pga tour profile news, stats, and videos. Trevino doesnt have a classic looking golf swing, but it works. Lee trevino has proven over the decades that he knows more about golf than just about anyone. Isbn 9780394523361 9780394523361 hardcover, random house inc. I read a very interesting article a while back talking about how it was a shame that what lee trevino discovered in his swing, more amateurs dont use. Besides the long bunker shot, the hardest shot in golf is the 80yard wedge from light rough. Lee trevino pro golfer swing sequence golf info guide. Just wondering why over the years lee trevinos swing wasnt copied or used as a model.
Far from a classic looking golf swing, lee trevino used his unorthodox movements to good effect and was one of the worlds greatest ball strikers. In his heyday late 1960s to mid1980s, trevino was considered to have a stronger grip than the average pro. Mike author of several golf books including ruthless putting and stop coming overthetop, and editor of classic adventure stories. Very little written or swing analysed for the general public.
Actually, it was designed to do just that, and trevino went on to win 29 pga tournaments including six major championships. Trevinos release is amazing and seems almost unreal. If you want to read a very interesting golf swing book get hold of. I understand that relative to todays models of the golf swing, lee s wasnt a thing of beauty but a model of consistency. The unusual swings of lee trevino, jim furyk and matt wolff.
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Wrote the instructional book groove your golf swing my way. Gary players black book contains 50 questions and detailed responses from 18time major winner gary player. To ask other readers questions about swing my way, please sign up. Sep 06, 2008 i read a very interesting article a while back talking about how it was a shame that what lee trevino discovered in his swing, more amateurs dont use. Title world golf hall of fame member and 29time pga tour champions winner lee trevino teaches his secrets to help seniors gain more distance. World golf hall of famer and sixtime major champion lee trevino shows how gripping the club properly can help you hit it farther. Sam snead trevino doesnt look like much, but he has a fine golf swing because he does the same thing every time. Jim mclean hosts this terrific show on golf channel academy. Lee trevinos grip tip for distance and consistency golf. This is one of the best books ever written about the golf swing.
Since these are simple tips for address and takeaway the two slowest and easiest parts of the swing to control theyre worth trying if youre looking for more yards, no matter how old or young you are. If lee trevino was the only golfer ben hogan allowed to test his prototype clubs, then that speaks volumes about lees ball striking and knowledge. Sprawling throughout the rolling wisconsin countryside it is a challenge for the seasoned golfer yet forgiving for the beginner, this course plays to mr. Trevino turned pro in 1960 and won 29 tournaments during his pga tour career, including six majors two u. How to look at a swing sequence golf world golf digest.
Bring the club back along the target line, not the stance line. I understand that relative to todays models of the golf swing, lees wasnt a thing of beauty but a model of consistency. Lee trevinos grip was about the last thing anyone noticed about the merry mex. Not only has a lot surely happened with lee since 1982, but his supply of tales like those in this book are certainly endless. I recently read an article in golf digest that compared the current swing sequence of the great lee trevino one of my all time favorites to his sons swing sequence.
Lee trevino, whos approaching his 80th birthday, has lived a life. I have the book by lee groove your swing my way and it was my golf swing bible for many years. Swing thoughts and lee trevino the sand trap golf forum. Lees swing could actually be very easy for the amateur, because it promotes body movement, and not a really high degree of athleticism. I have always been a pusher of the ball and before i took up sa golf i used the lee trevino swing. At age 17, trevino joined the marines and served four years. Gary players black book audiobook by gary player, michael.
First of all, lets give lee a break, he is 72 years old. Buy a cheap copy of groove your golf swing my way book by lee trevino. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this famous book is a musthave reference guide for any golfer. Lee s tips should help you keep your muscles more relaxed during your swing, and relaxed muscles can move faster so you get more distance. Trevino did it with a strong grip, stood with his body aligned well left of his target and essentially shoved the ball outward with a strong blocking action of his left side. Lee trevino was the first man to ever break 70 in all four rounds of a u. Apr 17, 2011 ill try anything once in golf, so i tried this swing, and then bought trevinos book, groove your golf swing my way to get a fuller explanation. To hit a draw, move your hands forward, toward the target.
Lee buck trevino born december 1, 1939 is an american retired professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. The easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following the simple golf swing program. Groove your golf swing my way by lee trevino my cms. To christopher, thanks for all your tips which made this book possible, best wishes. The golf legend won six majors and countless other tournaments during. Hi everyone, this is a page dedicated to the greatest character in the world of golf. Lee trevino senior golfer tips for more distance golf. The modern fundamentals of golf is still considered one of the premier instructional books on the fundamentals of the game of golf. Its primarily a 31 page ebook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more. For sale is the 184 page hard back book by lee trevino groove your golf swing my way this book is in mint condition except for the dust cover has a couple small tears on its edges and their is some yellowing from age also to the dust cover.
Any trevino fan will similarly enjoy the life stories, anecdotes, and jokes from this man that many include both among golf historys greatest players and ambassadors. Mar 08, 2011 a driving lesson from lee trevino i found this driving lesson from lee trevino. Opens, two british opens and two pga championships. Nov 2, 20 moe norman, ben hogan and lee trevino, the three best ball strikers in history. May 25, 2019 lee trevino rose up from a hardscrabble youth to become one of the greatest golfers of his time, or any time. Trevino turned pro in 1960 and won 29 tournaments during his pga tour.
Clampett shows how trevino used an unique swing, but still managed to get the. But since hes one of historys greatest ballstrikers and champions trevinos grip is worth a good look. Open and stopped his grand slam dreams at the 1972. The unusual techniques he used when hitting shots were developed on the hard fairways and windy conditions in texas, where he learned to play. Lee trevino who won 6 majors preferred to hit a draw and a fade the other way.
He was inducted to the world golf hall of fame in 1981 trevino won six major championships and 29 pga tour events over the course of his career. He is the author of the instructional golf book ruthless putting and edited a. Golf channel academy lead coach bobby clampett offers his impression of 2time u. Obviously, trevino made this unique swing work beautifully, as you cant have the kind of success that he had in his career without being an excellent ball striker. There are a few things that the average golfer can learn from the swing of lee trevino.
He was inducted to the world golf hall of fame in 1981. If lee trevino was the only golfer ben hogan allowed to test his prototype clubs, then that speaks volumes about lee s ball striking and knowledge. Supercharge your golf swing release like lee trevino today we take a look at the golf swing release of a true legend of the game, lee trevino. Following his discharge, he returned to golf, becoming a club pro in 1960. Bobby clampetts analysis of lee trevino impact golf channel. Ill try anything once in golf, so i tried this swing, and then bought trevino s book, groove your golf swing my way to get a fuller explanation. Lee s swing could actually be very easy for the amateur, because it promotes body movement, and not a really high degree of athleticism. Dec 30, 2018 lee trevino talks and demonstrates his brilliant golf knowledge and skills. See more ideas about lee trevino, golf tips and golf. By applying a golf swing as unique as his personality, lee trevino has become one of the most consistent shotmakers in the history of the game. Get the complete ebook painfree golf system now for usd. Lee trevino on the golf channel single axis golf forum. Lee trevino sets up to hit his tee shot on the eighth hole during the first round of the father son challenge golf tournament saturday, dec. Lee trevino senior golfer tips for more distance golf channel.
Ill try anything once in golf, so i tried this swing, and then bought trevinos book, groove your golf swing my way to get a fuller explanation. Lee trevino is the poster boy, constructing his functionoverfashion fade. Most of them sound the same as if paragraphs were copied and pasted from. Trevino turned pro in 1960 and won 29 tournaments during his pga tour career, including six. Groove your golf swing my way by lee trevino and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Although his swing was often ridiculed, no one could attack pins like lee trevino. Groove your golf swing my way lee trevino, dick aultman. Groove your golf swing my way by lee trevino goodreads. The secret to lee trevinos amazing accuracy youtube.
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