 Lee Trevino [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lee-trevino/] was one of the finest golfers in his days. He may have referred to himself as a golfer who has achieved success through tenacity and diligence. He joined the tour when he was 27 years old. His success and dedication made him a man in the marines, along with being a folk hero and plucking cotton in Texas fields. The 1968 U.S. Open victory was a golden one and made records. It was the first of the four times when the great Jack Nicklaus came second to Trevino. However, his victory rally did not end there. The former pro won 29 times on the PGA tour, including six major championships. However, his journey took a u-turn, costing him two fortunes and his game after getting stuck by lightning. The legend returned with a second act that saw him take home 29 more victories on the Champions Tour.However, his journey was full of disparities and prejudice and was much more complicated than one could imagine. Despite all that, he succeeded in his life and fulfilled his dreams. Even though the journey was a bed of rocks, his dedication never stopped him. LEE TREVINO SHARED HIS JOURNEY OF FORTITUDE IN THE FACE OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION In 2009, Trevino sat in his house just five miles from his childhood house, about to hit 70. There he talked to Golf Digest and narrated the story of his not-so-cheerful journey. He had to suffer a lot in his life owing to racial discrimination. Read more-‘Aged like Milk’: Incredibly RARE Photo of Golf Legend Lee Trevino Triggers Massive Nostalgia Among Fans [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-aged-like-milk-incredibly-rare-photo-of-golf-legend-lee-trevino-triggers-massive-nostalgia-among-fans/] When former POTUS, Barack Obama was elected President, the nation celebrated, and the retired golfer was also part of the celebration. He cried and was happy that the country was finally ready for a Black President. “I cried. I thought the country had arrived to elect a black president.” Trevino said, [https://www.golfdigest.com/story/lee_trevino]“I didn’t think I’d see it in my lifetime.” Lee Trevino [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-18T192711Z_602278818_MT1USATODAY17378505_RTRMADP_3_PGA-PNC-CHAMPIONSHIP-FIRST-ROUND.jpg]Dec 18, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Lee Trevino bites into a ball during the first round of the PNC Championship golf tournament at Grande Lakes Orlando Course. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters And when asked if the selection was personal for him or had a special place in his heart, he said, “I’ve felt racism. I think everybody has prejudice.” Because of the disparities, the Mexican kids were not allowed in the pool, and Trevino suffered that pain. “the dark Mexican kids weren’t allowed in the public swimming pool in Dallas. My light-skinned friend got in, and he laughed at us,” explained the former golfer. However, as a kid, he did not know what was happening to him. And eventually, he learned that these things did not affect him. Trevino had to go through what most people of color experience on the daily, his struggles and pain reverberate through years of discrimination. What he has achieved in his journey, remains an inspiration to millions of people and children of color worldwide. Watch this story- ‘A Really Angry’ Lee Trevino Asked Phil Mickelson to ‘Shut Up’ After Being Triggered by His Disrespectful Comments in 2014 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-a-really-angry-lee-trevino-asked-phil-mickelson-to-shut-up-after-being-triggered-by-his-disrespectful-comments-in-2014/] What are your thoughts on his journey? Let us know in the comments below. 

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