Why did Trevino boycott the Masters?

In the 1970s he won everything yet would boycott the US Masters because the course didn’t suit his swing and he didn’t like the posh atmosphere. The man was, and remains, a one-off. This is Lee Trevino.

What was Lee Trevino known for?

Lee Trevino, in full Lee Buck Trevino, (born December 1, 1939, near Dallas, Texas, U.S.), American professional golfer who became an immediate success when he joined the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) Tour in 1967 and soon was recognized as one of the finest players in the world.

Why did Mickelson Skip Masters?

The club confirmed on March 24 that Mickelson, the reigning PGA champion, would not play following his controversial comments about the Saudi-backed Super Golf League and the PGA Tour, that has led to him taking an indefinite leave from the game.

Who got banned from Masters?

“Well, they say there’s no such thing as bad publicity,” Player says. “I found out that that’s not quite true.” That’s because Player, son of three-time Masters champ Gary Player, is banned from Augusta National.