Lee Trevino

[YodasLuke]

Hi, Ted:

Lately, I have become fascinated by the swing of Lee Trevino, primarily because he is reputed to be one of the all-time great ball strikers, and because he figured out a way to whack it hard without going left. I found a copy of the vhs tape Volume 3 of "Lee's Priceless Golf Tips," but there is not enough meat in it to give me a true picture of what's going on. I am wondering if what he does is adaptable to a hitting procedure. And, if what he does could be done with a more neutral grip adn without destroying one's back. Lastly, I wonder if any of the LBG members has a video that could be posted for someone's astute analysis.

Thanks

Channelback

Annikan might have some pics. He's got pics of everyone. I'd be glad to comment on them, if someone has them. I do love the motion of the Merry Mex. Joe Inman told me once that Lee's sound at impact was unmistakeable and different than most.

[psheehan]

Joe Inman told me once that Lee's sound at impact was unmistakeable and different than most.

Unmistakeable and very MEMORABLE! In 1965 or 66 (yup..roughly 40 years ago)I attended what was then the Ford Thunderbird at Westchester CC. I had passes for the whole week (golf wasn't as popular then as now). I saw Jack, Arnie, Tommy Bolt, Doug Sanders, Homero Blancas, a young Kermit Zarley, Bob Murphy, Sam Snead... a whole slew of guys including Lee Buck. Everyday we got there pretty early and went to the practice tee and then afterwards we tried to stop at the practice tee again... I only saw Lee Buck Trevino hit balls ONCE in person on the practice tee and I have never heard that sound again in my life. I can't recall who won the Ford Thunderbird that year... but I can recall that sound.

In the ensuing years I have been to many other tournaments and watched VJ, Tiger, Daly, Mickelson ...you name it...they don't make that sound.

[12 piece bucket]

Unmistakeable and very MEMORABLE! In 1965 or 66 (yup..roughly 40 years ago)I attended what was then the Ford Thunderbird at Westchester CC.

THUNDERBIRD

WOW! So Ford and Thunderbird did a joint venture back in the day huh? I wouldn't think that golf patrons would be Thunderbird's target market. I pegged them for something a bit more high-brow like nekkid puddin' wrasslin' or something.

[psheehan]

THUNDERBIRD

WOW! So Ford and Thunderbird did a joint venture back in the day huh? I wouldn't think that golf patrons would be Thunderbird's target market. I pegged them for something a bit more high-brow like nekkid puddin' wrasslin' or something.

Colonel.... the Ford Thunderbird was a car..(and there was probably some nekkid puddin wrassling going on in the early versions of that car, since it was two seater originally)... the top of the plain Ford line.... I think you're referring to that twist top 'wine' that never saw a grape, which I drank a bunch of in high school...now that stuff really goes with nekkid puddin wrasslin.... although, most anything goes with nekkid puddin wrasslin or conversely, enough thunderbird and anything goes...

[tobell]

I would pimpstrut on hot black tar barefoot to see Lee Buck work his magic. If that's coming out of the closet, well I'm ready to redecorate and start ironing stuff.

12,

I'm still laughing at your post. I too would like to see 24 component list for Lee. 10-2-D, 10-7-G, that's all I see when I watch Mr. Buck.

[tobell]

10-2-D and 10-7-G for both Lee Buck and Freddy C. Not bad company. Strong grip and figure 8 swing, or "Strong Double Action" and "The Reverse Loop" for all those home TGMers out there. Would love to see the look on either of their faces when told of their TGM components. The reason Lee is either a swinger or a 4 barrel switter is because you can't exert too much right tricep drive when using a "Reverse Loop" or fore left. He may be 4 barrel switter just before low-point though.

[hardpan]

Nothing to do with his swing...he came in to golfsmith (dallas) today where I"m the clubmaker...looked very good, pretty trim...was buying steel shafts for his TM Rescues 19* 23* (DGr300), said graphite wobbled too much when hitting the ground...said he still uses DGs400 steel in his irons...bought a steel shaft for his three wood too, an old Cleveland Quad Pro I thought that was funny cause he could play anything, of course he doesn't have to do his own club work either, just something he likes...very gracious...I need to bring my 1976 Groove Your Swing My Way to work so he can autograph it...something I noticed..everytime he starts talking about equipment, he takes his stance while talking, still checking those alignments ...hp

[birdie_man]

Lee:

http://asafgolf.free.fr/images/golf/swings/

[Yoda]

Thanks for the links, Birdie!

[birdie_man]

Thanks for the links, Birdie!

No problem sir Yoda.