Ben Crenshaw
Ben Crenshaw
Ben Daniel Crenshawis an American professional golfer who has won 19 events on the PGA Tour, including two major championships: the Masters Tournament in 1984 and 1995. He is nicknamed Gentle Ben...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGolfer
Date of Birth11 January 1952
CityAustin, TX
CountryUnited States of America
change facets fall forever formal golfer history love summer texas tournament
So in the summer of 1968, a young golfer from Texas experienced something that would forever change his life. Not only did I fall in love with formal tournament competition, but I was enraptured with so many other facets of the game; the different courses, the people,the history and traditions.
ball change definitely help
We'll have to change gears. It's definitely going to help the long- ball hitters.
change looks par perhaps
The fairway looks like a 'P' now. I have to change my par (and perhaps play for bogey). It's going to be really difficult.
favorite proved somehow
I've somehow proved to myself there's a way around here. This has always been my favorite place.
course good played test
I've never played this course that well. I've never been able to get at it on this course. This course is always a good test of golf.
capable
Sometimes, you do things that you don't think you're capable of doing.
anywhere challenges course golf greens manage stylized super
There's no other golf course like this, anywhere -- never has been. The greens and the challenges on and around the greens are just super, super tough, and you have to manage shots. There's nothing stylized about it all.
fall few matter putting rounds together win
I still feel like I can win out here. It's just a matter of putting a few rounds together and getting some putts to fall in.
win
I still feel like I can win out here.
further game suppose
Well, I suppose I've got some game left. That's about it. I can't go much further than that.
elated game suppose
Well, I suppose I've got some game left. ... I'm just elated I made the cut.
balanced rhythm thinking
I'm still thinking rhythm and balance. Just a rhythmical, balanced swing.
champion enjoy enjoying fortunate great meant playing wonderful
I enjoy playing here so much. It's meant so much to me. I've been fortunate to be a champion here. With Carl, my caddy who is just a great friend, a wonderful person. We're just enjoying being here, really.
enjoy means playing
I enjoy playing here so much. It just means so much to me.