Lee Trevino

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

Originally Posted by channelback 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

I have a copy of Lee Buck vs. Fat Jack Shell's Wonderful World of Golf on DVD. Lee Buck is the BEST. If someone can tell me how to do it, I'll put some stuff up. I have a dvd player on my 'puter.

I would love to read an analysis with references by Dr. Collards. I'm just on a dirt road when it comes to the internet super-highway. Give me some instructions and I'll put the video up.

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket I have a copy of Lee Buck vs. Fat Jack Shell's Wonderful World of Golf on DVD. Lee Buck is the BEST. If someone can tell me how to do it, I'll put some stuff up. I have a dvd player on my 'puter.

I would love to read an analysis with references by Dr. Collards. I'm just on a dirt road when it comes to the internet super-highway. Give me some instructions and I'll put the video up.

Hey Colonel,

Go to www.savefile.com or www.putfile.com, upload er' there.
Failing which, PM me...

Originally Posted by comdpa Hey Colonel,

Go to www.savefile.com or www.putfile.com, upload er' there.
Failing which, PM me...

uh, if that's a commercial copyrighted/protected dvd you are going to have to rip out the video (using special software) and it is likely to be pretty big and probably less than legal to upload it...

-hcw

When asked who he thought was the best golfer around, Moe Norman said "Trevino" ... justathought.

Obi WunPutt

Originally Posted by hcw uh, if that's a commercial copyrighted/protected dvd you are going to have to rip out the video (using special software) and it is likely to be pretty big and probably less than legal to upload it...

-hcw

Tried it. . . took FOREVER! 2 hours later . . . gave up.

Sorry boys. Must not be in the cards.

Originally Posted by hcw uh, if that's a commercial copyrighted/protected dvd you are going to have to rip out the video (using special software) and it is likely to be pretty big and probably less than legal to upload it...

-hcw

perhaps, although there can be an exception for 'fair use' and 'educational purposes'

Originally Posted by channelback 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.

Originally Posted by YodasLuke 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.

Originally Posted by psheehan 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.

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket 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...

Lee:

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

Originally Posted by Yoda Thanks for the links, Birdie!

No problem sir Yoda.

Originally Posted by birdie_man Lee:

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

Look how many ways to swing a club!

Originally Posted by YodasLuke I'd be glad to comment on them, if someone has them. I do love the motion of the Merry Mex.

Yo Luke!

Got anything?

Originally Posted by birdie_man Yo Luke!

Got anything?

Can anybody say "extensor action"?... I knew you could!!!

FO #4, Here’s a Pivot Center Tripod, from one of the best ball strikers that ever lived. How’s this for a cleared Right Hip?

FO #3, Hula Hula.

FO, #7-10, don’t get in the way of that driving right arm. It looks like an exploding piston. Also, his right shoulder is deep enough to make plenty of right arm available.

FO #5 and #9, the left wrist certainly doesn’t look to be as arched at Impact as it was in Start Down.

FO #1, a Hitter starting at Standard Address?? The “middleman” address?? Heaven forbid! (8-3 & 12-1-0, #9-A, Standard)

FO #7-9, right shoulder looks like a “launching pad” to me, from which the right arm can drive. 4-D-1, “Hitters, especially, must learn to straighten the Right Arm without flattening the Right Wrist.” 7-1, “for the Hitter, the Right Triceps become “Active” and execute both Uncocking motions with a firmness that approaches the mandatory rigidity of the Right Wrist.”

FO #10 & #11, Hitters, too, have a swivel.

Can you tell I like it???

I need a bib.

Originally Posted by YodasLuke Can anybody say "extensor action"?... I knew you could!!!

FO #4, Here’s a Pivot Center Tripod, from one of the best ball strikers that ever lived. How’s this for a cleared Right Hip?

FO #3, Hula Hula.

FO, #7-10, don’t get in the way of that driving right arm. It looks like an exploding piston. Also, his right shoulder is deep enough to make plenty of right arm available.

FO #5 and #9, the left wrist certainly doesn’t look to be as arched at Impact as it was in Start Down.

FO #1, a Hitter starting at Standard Address?? The “middleman” address?? Heaven forbid! (8-3 & 12-1-0, #9-A, Standard)

FO #7-9, right shoulder looks like a “launching pad” to me, from which the right arm can drive. 4-D-1, “Hitters, especially, must learn to straighten the Right Arm without flattening the Right Wrist.” 7-1, “for the Hitter, the Right Triceps become “Active” and execute both Uncocking motions with a firmness that approaches the mandatory rigidity of the Right Wrist.”

FO #10 & #11, Hitters, too, have a swivel.

Can you tell I like it???

I need a bib.

How about #7 and #3 the shaft is bi-secting the Right Forearm. This the Right Forearm Flying Wedge Poster Boy.

Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket 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.

BTW: the sequence of Freddie Couples is a paste from two differnt "takes." The first picture is does not belong withthe rest of the 'group.' Notice not only the palm tree but the ball location off the front foot.

12

Don't tell Herman, but I did go both ways. Hit 8 thru putter, swinger Driver thru 7. I tended to l0-2-D the swings, and 10-2-B the hits, and Paul Runyon the putter. I find myself laughing at the dignified TGM terminology for what was in reality found by adrenalin and nicotine sawing thu the haze of nasty hangovers.. Golf was a sport played by men with nasty hangovers and a butt danglin, Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino, Marr, Bahr, Chi-Chi, they all had butts danglin. Now it’s Nike and Underarmor, I miss the good ole daze.

Still photos do not capture the essence of Lee Buck’s motion. His wonderful figure 8 loop allowed him to deliver what may have been a 4 barrel hit. That straight right arm never appeared to be driven there, it was just all of sudden just there! It was as much pulled by CF, which was enhanced by his loop, as it was pushed by his right triceps.

Thanks for trying, bucket.

Channelback