I'm not scared of very much. I've been hit by lightning and been in the Marine Corps for four years.

He made extra money by gambling for stakes in head-to-head matches. Trevino never had an instructor or coach stating he never met one he couldn't beat on the golf course. From 1968 to 1981 inclusive Trevino won at least one PGA Tour event a year a streak of 14 seasons.

He is one of only four players to twice win the U. He is an icon for Mexican Americans and is often referred to as "The Merry Mex" and "Supermex".