Lee Trevino, the legendary golfer, is a person who often raises his voice on changes and events on the golf scene. In recent years, there have been more and more such events and chaotic situations. Trevino could not remain deaf to such things this time either, and during a guest appearance on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, he decided to comment on the the current situation in the world of golf.
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This retired golfer was part of the team of golfers that left the PGA of America, forming the PGA Tour in 1968. Trevino is satisfied with the situation on the golf scene at the moment, considering that golf is improving as a sport year after year. In addition, he did not forget to praise TV, as well as the qualities of today's golfers.
It goes way back, Im one of the guys that did the split the first time, I was in on that. I was at the meeting at Jack Nickalus club when the players wanted to go their own way," Trevino said, as quoted by Golf Monthly.
"Personally, golf is in a hell of a position right now. It is great. Our attendance is up, our ratings are up, the people are loving it. The players are playing faster.
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Television is doing a tremendous job. Just this year from what I've seen, instead of watching some guy leaning on his putter at the back of the green they're showing someone else hit a shot."
Lee Trevino discusses the tempo of the game
The experienced golfer did not forget to mention the tempo of the game, which is an increasing problem in this sport. Golfers and fans are not particularly happy about things like this, believing that someone has to change the rules and take concrete steps to speed up the game. Trevino is aware of these problems, having one solution.
"Now if we can just get the caddie and the player to make a decision a little bit quicker well be even better, we dont want to go to the clock, I'm sure of that."
