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Ben Crenshaw

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American professional golfer

Ben Crenshaw
Crenshaw in 2008
Personal information
Full nameBen Daniel Crenshaw
NicknameGentle Ben
Born (1952-01-11)January 11, 1952 (age 74)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight157 lb (71 kg; 11.2 st)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceAustin, Texas, U.S.
SpouseJulie (m. 1985−present)
Polly (m. 1976−1985)
ChildrenClaire Susan, Anna Riley, Katherine Vail
Career
CollegeUniversity of Texas
Turned professional1973
Current tourChampions Tour
Former tourPGA Tour
Professional wins30
Highestranking5 (May 22, 1988)[1]
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour19
European Tour3
Other9 (regular)
1 (senior)
Best results in major championships
(wins: 2)
Masters TournamentWon:1984,1995
PGA Championship2nd:1979
U.S. OpenT3:1975
The Open ChampionshipT2:1978,1979
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame2002(member page)
Haskins Award1971, 1972, 1973
Bob Jones Award1991
Old Tom Morris Award1997
Payne Stewart Award2001
Signature

Ben Daniel Crenshaw (born January 11, 1952) is an American retiredprofessional golfer who has won 19 events on thePGA Tour, including twomajor championships: theMasters Tournament in1984 and1995. NicknamedGentle Ben,[2] Crenshaw is widely regarded as one of the best putters in golf history.[3][4]

Early life and amateur career

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Crenshaw, 24, with wife Polly after winning theBing Crosby National Pro-Am in January1976

Born and raised inAustin, Texas, Crenshaw played golf atAustin High School and theUniversity of Texas, where he won threeNCAA Championships from 1971 to 1973. Crenshaw was also a member of theKappa Alpha Orderfraternity.

Professional career

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In 1973, Crenshaw turned professional at the age of 21. He played his first PGA Tour event as a pro in mid-August at theUSI Classic inSutton, Massachusetts.[5][6][7][8] Crenshaw finished ten strokes back in a tie for 35th place ($903).[9]

Less than three months later in early November, Crenshaw became the second player to win the first event after earning his tour card, achieved earlier byMarty Fleckman (1967).[8] Crenshaw remains one of a handful of golfers who has completed this feat. Together with his teammateGeorge Burns, he won theWalt Disney World National Team Championship in Orlando in October1979.[10][11]

Following five runner-up finishes inmajor championships without a victory, including a sudden-death playoff at the1979 PGA Championship, Crenshaw won theMasters Tournament in1984. In the mid-1980s, he suffered fromGraves' disease, a condition of thethyroid, but continued to accumulate victories; he finished with nineteen PGA Tour wins, including an emotional second Masters victory in1995, which came a week after the death of his mentorHarvey Penick. In1999, Crenshaw was the captain of the United StatesRyder Cup team for the matches atThe Country Club inBrookline, Massachusetts, aBoston suburb. He was criticized from some quarters for his captaincy over the first two days as his team slipped to a 10–6 deficit; however, he was ultimately credited for providing the inspiration behind his side's remarkable turnaround in the Sunday singles, as the U.S. won 81⁄2 of the final day's twelve points to regain the Cup.

Crenshaw won several professional events outside the PGA Tour, including individual and team titles in theWorld Cup of Golf in 1988. He was among the top ten onMcCormack's World Golf Rankings from 1976 to 1981 inclusive, and returned to spend 80 weeks in the top-10 of theOfficial World Golf Ranking from 1987 to 1989.[12] In 1987, he became one of the few players in history to finish in the top ten of all four major championships in the same season without winning any of them.

Despite playing mainly in the United States, Crenshaw had a number of top performances in international events in his career. He won the 1976Irish Open and then finished runner-up to compatriotHubert Green the next year. He also finished runner-up at two events on theAustralasian Tour, at the 1978Australian Open and the 1982Australian PGA Championship. And he famously had two runner-ups atThe Open Championship, behindJack Nicklaus in1978 andSeve Ballesteros thefollowing year.

Crenshaw is widely regarded as one of the best putters in golf history. His instructor growing up,Harvey Penick, taught him a smooth, effortless stroke on the greens, which allowed him to master even the speediest of greens–including those atAugusta National Golf Club. In winning the Masters in 1995, "Gentle Ben" did not record a single three-putt during the tournament. Since 1986, Crenshaw has been alegal partner with Bill Coore in Coore & Crenshaw, agolf course design firm. The Masters in2015 was the 44th and final for Crenshaw.[13] Crenshaw has the worst playoff record inPGA Tour history at 0–8.[14]

Ben Crenshaw at the Past Captains Match 27 September 2018 ahead of the2018 Ryder Cup match atLe Golf National outside Paris, France

Personal life

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Crenshaw married his second wife Julie in 1985.[15] All three of his daughters – Claire Susan, Anna Riley, and Katherine Vail – were presented tohigh society as debutantes at theInternational Debutante Ball at theWaldorf-Astoria Hotel inNew York City.[16] Crenshaw is a Republican and has donated money to multiple Republican candidates.[17]

Amateur wins

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Professional wins (30)

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PGA Tour wins (19)

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Legend
Major championships (2)
Other PGA Tour (17)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-up
1Nov 4,1973San Antonio Texas Open−14 (65-72-66-67=270)2 strokesUnited StatesOrville Moody
2Jan 25,1976Bing Crosby National Pro-Am−7 (75-67-70-69=281)2 strokesUnited StatesMike Morley
3Feb 1, 1976Hawaiian Open−18 (70-69-65-66=270)4 strokesUnited StatesHale Irwin,United StatesLarry Nelson
4Sep 19, 1976Ohio Kings Island Open−9 (69-69-67-66=271)1 strokeUnited StatesAndy North
5May 15,1977Colonial National Invitation−8 (65-70-68-69=272)1 strokeUnited StatesJohn Schroeder
6Jan 22,1979Phoenix Open−14 (67-61-71=199)*1 strokeUnited StatesJay Haas
7Oct 28, 1979Walt Disney World National Team Championship
(withUnited StatesGeorge Burns)		−33 (62-66-62-65=255)3 strokesUnited StatesScott Bess andCanadaDan Halldorson,
United StatesJeff Hewes andUnited StatesSammy Rachels,
United StatesPeter Jacobsen andUnited StatesD. A. Weibring
8Sep 28,1980Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic−16 (66-67-68-71=272)4 strokesUnited StatesJack Renner
9May 1,1983Byron Nelson Golf Classic−7 (71-69-67-66=273)1 strokeUnited StatesBrad Bryant,United StatesHal Sutton
10Apr 15,1984Masters Tournament−11 (67-72-70-68=277)2 strokesUnited StatesTom Watson
11Jul 27,1986Buick Open−18 (69-67-66-68=270)1 strokeUnited StatesJ. C. Snead,United StatesDoug Tewell
12Oct 26, 1986Vantage Championship−14 (65-67-64=196)*1 strokeUnited StatesPayne Stewart
13Mar 22,1987USF&G Classic−20 (66-68-67-67=268)3 strokesUnited StatesCurtis Strange
14Mar 6,1988Doral-Ryder Open−14 (70-69-69-66=274)1 strokeUnited StatesChip Beck,United StatesMark McCumber
15May 20,1990Southwestern Bell Colonial (2)−8 (69-65-72-66=272)3 strokesUnited StatesJohn Mahaffey,United StatesCorey Pavin,
ZimbabweNick Price
16Jul 5,1992Centel Western Open−12 (70-72-65-69=276)1 strokeAustraliaGreg Norman
17Mar 21,1993Nestle Invitational−8 (71-70-69-70=280)2 strokesUnited StatesDavis Love III,United StatesRocco Mediate,
FijiVijay Singh
18Apr 3,1994Freeport-McMoRan Classic−15 (69-68-68-68=273)3 strokesSpainJosé María Olazábal
19Apr 9,1995Masters Tournament (2)−14 (70-67-69-68=274)1 strokeUnited StatesDavis Love III

*Note: Tournament shortened to 54 holes due to rain.

PGA Tour playoff record (0–8)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
11978Bing Crosby National Pro-AmUnited StatesTom WatsonLost to par on second extra hole
21979Western OpenUnited StatesLarry NelsonLost to birdie on first extra hole
31979PGA ChampionshipAustraliaDavid GrahamLost to birdie on third extra hole
41981Bing Crosby National Pro-AmUnited StatesBobby Clampett,United StatesJohn Cook,
United StatesHale Irwin,United StatesBarney Thompson		Cook won with par on third extra hole
Clampett, Crenshaw and Thompson eliminated by birdie on first hole
51981Texas OpenUnited StatesBill RogersLost to birdie on first extra hole
61987Los Angeles OpenTaiwanChen Tze-chungLost to par on first extra hole
71989NEC World Series of GolfSouth AfricaDavid FrostLost to par on second extra hole
81992GTE Byron Nelson ClassicUnited StatesBilly Ray Brown,United StatesRaymond Floyd,
United StatesBruce Lietzke		Brown won with birdie on first extra hole

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European Tour wins (3)

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Legend
Major championships (2)
Other European Tour (1)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-up
1Aug 29,1976Carroll's Irish Open−4 (73-69-69-73=284)2 strokesScotlandBrian Barnes,United StatesBilly Casper,
EnglandMartin Foster
2Apr 15,1984Masters Tournament−11 (67-72-70-68=277)2 strokesUnited StatesTom Watson
3Apr 9,1995Masters Tournament (2)−14 (70-67-69-68=274)1 strokeUnited StatesDavis Love III

European Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11979PGA ChampionshipAustraliaDavid GrahamLost to birdie on third extra hole

Other wins (9)

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Senior wins (1)

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Major championships

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Crenshaw at the 2009Senior Players Championship

Wins (2)

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YearChampionship54 holesWinning scoreMarginRunner-up
1984Masters Tournament2 shot deficit−11 (67-72-70-68=277)2 strokesUnited StatesTom Watson
1995Masters Tournament(2)Tied for lead−14 (70-67-69-68=274)1 strokeUnited StatesDavis Love III

Results timeline

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Tournament1970197119721973197419751976197719781979
Masters TournamentT19LAT24LAT22T302T8T37CUT
U.S. OpenT36LAT27CUTCUTT3T8T49CUTT11
The Open ChampionshipT28T5T2T2
PGA ChampionshipT63T10T8T162
Tournament1980198119821983198419851986198719881989
Masters TournamentT6T8T24T21T57T16T44T3
U.S. OpenT32T11T19CUTCUTCUTT6T4T12CUT
The Open Championship3T8T15CUTT22T35T21T4T16T52
PGA ChampionshipT41CUTCUTT9CUTT59T11T7T17T17
Tournament1990199119921993199419951996199719981999
Masters TournamentT14T346CUTT181CUT45CUTCUT
U.S. OpenCUTT33T71CUTT65CUTCUT
The Open ChampionshipT31T80CUTT77T15T27CUT
PGA ChampionshipT31WDT73T61T9T44T69CUTCUTCUT
Tournament2000200120022003200420052006200720082009
Masters TournamentCUTCUTCUTCUTCUTCUT47T55CUTCUT
U.S. Open
The Open Championship
PGA ChampionshipWD
Tournament201020112012201320142015
Masters TournamentCUTCUTCUTCUTCUTCUT
U.S. Open
The Open Championship
PGA Championship
  Win
  Top 10
  Did not play

LA = Low amateur
CUT = missed the halfway cut
WD = withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place.

Summary

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TournamentWins2nd3rdTop-5Top-10Top-25EventsCuts made
Masters Tournament222811184425
U.S. Open0012482615
The Open Championship02156112118
PGA Championship01016102618
Totals25416274711776
  • Most consecutive cuts made – 13 (twice)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 6 (1975 U.S. Open – 1977 Masters)

Results in The Players Championship

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Tournament197419751976197719781979
The Players ChampionshipT39T55T70CUTT4CUT
Tournament1980198119821983198419851986198719881989
The Players Championship2T63CUTT10T26T33T54T9T11T11
Tournament1990199119921993199419951996199719981999
The Players ChampionshipCUTCUTT29CUTT19CUTT73CUTCUTCUT
Tournament20002001
The Players ChampionshipCUTCUT
  Top 10

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Notable

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U.S. national team appearances

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Amateur

Professional

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Week 21 1988 Ending 22 May 1988"(pdf).OWGR. RetrievedDecember 20, 2018.
  2. ^Jenkins, Dan (February 11, 1974)."Gentle Ben Is Very Tough".Sports Illustrated.
  3. ^"Ben Crenshaw's legendary coach reveals secrets to elite putting". Golf.com. September 10, 2025. RetrievedOctober 7, 2025.
  4. ^"Ben Crenshaw shares his tips to improving your putting game". GolfWeek. May 8, 2019. RetrievedOctober 7, 2025.
  5. ^"Ben debuts this week at Sutton".Lawrence Daily Journal-World. Kansas. Associated Press. August 15, 1973. p. 21.
  6. ^"Crenshaw terms debut as very mediocre".Victoria Advocate. Texas. Associated Press. August 17, 1973. p. 1B.
  7. ^"Crenshaw arrives as a pro".St. Petersburg Times. Florida. November 5, 1973. p. 1C.
  8. ^ab"Crenshaw: 'I won it on guts'".Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. November 5, 1973.
  9. ^"Wadkins captures USI title".Victoria Advocate. Texas. Associated Press. August 20, 1973. p. 1B.
  10. ^"Crenshaw and Burns victorious at Disney World".St. Petersburg Times. Florida. AP, UPI wires. October 29, 1979. p. 7C.
  11. ^"Burns' chip ensures a win in team event".Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. wire reports. October 29, 1979. p. 2C.
  12. ^"69 Players Who Have Reached The Top-10 In World Ranking". Official World Golf Ranking. Archived fromthe original(PDF) on October 17, 2015. RetrievedDecember 23, 2013.
  13. ^"Old master Ben Crenshaw soaks up the last ovation as folklore reigns".The Guardian. April 11, 2015. RetrievedApril 13, 2015.
  14. ^Myers, Alex (November 23, 2020)."Kevin Kisner's latest playoff loss has him closing in on a PGA Tour record he'd rather avoid".Golf Digest. RetrievedJanuary 30, 2021.
  15. ^"Biography: Ben Crenshaw".bencrenshaw.com. RetrievedAugust 15, 2018.
  16. ^Valentine, Uhovski (December 31, 2010)."At Waldorf, a Ball With Belles and Whistles".The Wall Street Journal. RetrievedMay 9, 2018.
  17. ^Search results for ben crenshaw. OpenSecrets. Retrieved on 2018-06-11.
  18. ^"Ben Crenshaw". PGA Tour. RetrievedJune 14, 2025.
  19. ^"1997 Nitro Texas State Open". Archived fromthe original on February 6, 2012. RetrievedDecember 23, 2013.
  20. ^"Coore & Crenshaw".
  21. ^Apfelbaum, Jim, ed. (2007).The Gigantic Book of Golf Quotations. Skyhorse Publishing.ISBN 978-1-60239-014-0.

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