If anyone doesn’t know who Mr. Trevino is, I’ll explain later. For now, let’s just watch as Lee Trevino recommends a flatter swing, magazine caution, and keeping it in the fairway. These video show how clever we can be in explaining different ways to think about our golf swings.

Lee’s swing was not especially flat. However, in his defense and by his own admission, he was a blocker. He didn’t hit it far, but he did hit his ball straight down the middle, so to speak.

I watched Mr. Trevino at the 1985 US Open, where he was paired with Hubert Green. “Hubie” asked about Lee’s new bride, saying he heard she was named Claudia. Lee said, “This is number three.”

Hubie said, “You’ve had three wives named Claudia!?” Lee, didn’t skip a beat and said, “Yeah, if this one doesn’t work, I don’t know what the hell I’ll do.” Hubie warned the crowd saying, “If there are any Claudias here, you better get the hell out!” Uproarious laughter ensued.

Then, at the 85 Western Open, Lee expressed frustration at the length of Butler National, as he dropped a ball on the deck of sixteen tee, walked up to his ball, and ripped a fairway wood straight down the middle. I have no idea how he finished, but I was sure the reigning PGA Champion would be okay.

As for who Lee Trevino is, I will get right to the point. Lee Trevino is the greatest ball-striker who ever lived. But, don’t take my word for it. Take the word of his contemporaries, who also played with Ben Hogan and watched Moe Norman hit range balls. And, by the way, Lee Trevino set up open.

Open your stance, and play golf.

John Wright – Founder
The Open Stance Academy

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