Lee Trevino Major Championship Wins
Lee Trevino won six major championships in men's professional golf. His victories came at the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship, establishing him as one of the most consistent major winners of his era. PGA Tour player profile lists his major wins alongside his career statistics.
Trevino's major record includes two U.S. Open titles, two Open Championship titles, and two PGA Championship titles. He never won the Masters Tournament, but his six majors placed him among the leading champions of the late 1960s and 1970s. His major wins are widely cited in golf history references and official tour records.
Major Victory Details and Scores
Trevino won the 1968 U.S. Open at Oak Hill Country Club with a score of 285 over par, finishing four strokes ahead of runner-up Jack Nicklaus. He won the 1971 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club with a score of 278, defeating Nicklaus in an 18-hole playoff. USGA official site provides historical U.S. Open results and records.
His Open Championship wins came in 1971 at Royal Birkdale and 1982 at Royal Troon. Trevino's 1971 Open victory at Royal Birkdale was decided in a playoff against Lu Liang-Huan, while his 1982 win at Royal Troon gave him his final major title at age 42. The R&A and official Open Championship archives confirm these results and scores.
Career Context and Major Legacy
Trevino's six majors rank him among the most successful major champions in golf history. His major wins helped him secure multiple PGA Tour Player of the Year awards and appearances in Ryder Cup teams. PGA Tour statistics show his seasonal performance alongside his major results.
His major victories influenced later generations of golfers and are studied for their shot-making creativity and mental toughness. Trevino's record remains a benchmark for players chasing multiple major titles, and his six majors are frequently referenced in rankings of the greatest major champions.