What golfer was nicknamed "Supermex"?

Lee Buck Trevino (born December 1, 1939) is a retired American professional golfer regarded as one of the greatest players in professional golf history, and the greatest Hispanic golfer of all time. He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981.

Trevino won six major championships and 29 PGA Tour events over the course of his career. He is one of only four players to twice win the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship. The only major that eluded him was the Masters Tournament.

He is an icon for Mexican Americans, and is often referred to as "The Merry Mex" and "Supermex," both affectionate nicknames given to him by other golfers.

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Alex Markin

These days "Supermex" is verboten. He would be called "Superthing" thus offending nobody.

Corey Taylor

'Home Improvement' fans might remember that Lee Trevino was the last famous person Wilson ever quoted, sharing his words "Never up, never in." with Jill in the series finale.

l cgosselin

Went with the Mexican name first 🤣, thanks double chance!

larrywagner

David Roy, It may happen to me someday, if only all players would act as adults, I'd stop.

Don Woodworth

He was struck by lightning on the course. After that he advised carrying a one iron, "because even God can't hit a one iron."

Richard G Schwartz

Great Player

silrem

Sean Philips, Ewag is RIGHT. This is not political, it is common sense. Seve Ballesteros (Spanish) could have been an option, etc, instead of Snead and Jones.