• Lee Trevino, 86, eagled twice and shot a final-round 62 at the PNC Championship.
• Trevino and son Daniel teamed for an eagle on the par-5 third and four straight birdies.
• A viral YouTube short shows Trevino’s approach from the 13th tracking into the hole for eagle.
• Trevino has played every PNC Championship since its 1995 inception and said his love for golf is stronger than ever.
Legendary shot turns heads at PNC
Lee Trevino, the only player to play in every PNC Championship, reminded fans why he remains a beloved figure in golf. The 86-year-old produced a day to remember Sunday in Orlando, eagling the par-5 third with son Daniel and following that with four consecutive birdies.
His most jaw-dropping moment came at the par-4 13th. Trevino hit a 60-degree wedge approach that tracked directly into the cup for an eagle-2 — a shot now captured in a viral YouTube short. Watch the clip here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HfA62NjHnBU
Final-round form and family fun
Trevino finished with a sparkling 62 in the final round, a score that underlined both his skill and competitive spirit. More than the numbers, though, was the joy he showed on the course — joking with interviewers, celebrating with his son and reminding viewers that the PNC is a family event he treasures.
“I’ve been digging for worms. I’ve got white birds following me and I got them so fat they only followed me nine holes,” Trevino quipped. On his 13th-hole approach he added, “That was a 60-degree [wedge] with a little draw. That was good.”
Why the PNC matters to Trevino
Trevino has been part of every PNC Championship since the tournament began in 1995. Across 26 starts he has not won the event, but he has five top-10 finishes, including a tie for third in 2020. For Trevino, the event is less about trophies and more about family and the joy of playing the game he loves.
After his round, Trevino told NBC Sports and Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis that his passion for golf has never been greater. He delivered his comments with trademark humor, saying he feels obligated to honor the talent he was given and joking about meeting the Lord “pretty soon” — and possibly caddying for Arnold Palmer if the man upstairs is disappointed.
Old school skill, new-school buzz
The angle and finish on Trevino’s 13th-hole approach connected with fans worldwide. The shot blends old-school shotmaking with new-school exposure; a single short video clip has extended Trevino’s reach to a younger, online audience.
At 86, Trevino’s performance at the PNC Championship was both a competitive statement and a reminder of golf’s intergenerational appeal. Whether on traditional broadcast or in a short-form clip, his feel for the game — and his ability to make shots under pressure — remain unmistakable.
Bottom line
Lee Trevino turned a family round at the PNC into a highlight-reel day: two eagles, a 62 and a viral shot that will be replayed for years to come.
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