Start a conversation about the greatest golf legends from the state of Texas and you’re bound to hear Ben Crenshaw’s name dropped.
The Austin native was a star at the nearby University of Texas, won 19 times on the PGA Tour, captured a pair of green jackets, and has become one of the industry’s leading course architects.
And although he could call anywhere home, he’s still often spotted at the municipal course on which he first learned to love the game — Lions Municipal — a place he has been fighting to save for decades.
On January 11, 2024, Crenshaw reached the ripe age of 72 years old.
Here is a look at some snapshots of Crenshaw through the years.
Ben Crenshaw reacts to his shot on number 18 Sunday April 15, 1984 at the Masters…Ben Crenshaw, receiving his first green jacket in 1984 from Seve Ballesteros4-8-1975; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1975 Masters.…4-8-1975; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1975 Masters.…04/11/1976; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1976 Masters.…04-08-1976; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1976 Masters.…Jack Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw and others at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1977 Masters.…04/03/1978; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National GC during the 1978 Masters. Mandatory…04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jack Nicklaus and Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National Golf Course during…04/06/1977; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jack Nicklaus and Ben Crenshaw walk to next shot at the Augusta…04/08/1977; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National Golf Course during the 1977 Masters.…04/09/1979; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Ben Crenshaw at the Augusta National GC during the 1979 Masters. Mandatory…04/11/1979; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Hubert Green (left) and Ben Crenshaw on green at the Augusta National…1983 Masters Champion Seve Ballesteros shakes hands with 1984 Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw at the Presentation…Ben Crenshaw and his gallery watch his shot from the rough on the fairway of the…Ben Crenshaw (R) hugs his caddie Carl Jackson on the eighteenth green after winning the 1995…Ben Crenshaw became the oldest second-time Masters winner when he triumphed in 1995 at 43 years,…AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Jordan Spieth (L) and Ben Crenshaw of the United States wait…Kyla Layman poses with Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw in 2016. (Michael Madrid -USA TODAY Sports)Nicklaus shakes hands with Ben Crenshaw on the fourth green during the Par 3 Contest prior…AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 9: Ben Crenshaw of the USA plays his tee shot on the…Major winners from left, Dave Stockton, Steve Jones, Lanny Wadkins, Lee Trevino, Mark Calcavechia, Tom Kite,…Ben Crenshaw during Thursday's first round of the Masters at Augusta National.AUGUSTA, : Ben Crenshaw of the US hits out of Raes Creek, 11 April 2002, during…Ben Crenshaw, right, hands a golf ball to amateur Tianlang Guan, of China, on the 11th…Ben Crenshaw, left, with Tom Watson at the 2014 MastersBen Crenshaw talks with Jonas Blixt on the first green during Thursday's first round of the…Ben Crenshaw, shown at the 2015 MastersBen Crenshaw hugs longtime Masters caddie Carl Jackson after finishing up his final competitive round at…Caddie Carl Jackson and Ben Crenshaw during Friday's second round of the Masters.Ben Crenshaw watches his chip shot on the first hole during the first round of the…Casie Cathrea and her partner Ben Crenshaw won the pro-junior competition during the final round of…Ben Crenshaw opened the Senior PGA Championship with an even-par 72. (file photo)Ben Crenshaw reads a Golfweek article about a course in Palm Beach, Florida, that's working with…Ben CrenshawBen CrenshawBen Crenshaw walks off the 18th green after playing his final Masters during the second round…,A happy Ben Crenshaw leaves the 9th green after finishing Friday's round. (Unable to identify person…Mike Chapple of Fairport gets an autograph from American player Ben Crenshaw on his Ryder Cup…From left: Barbara Nicklaus, Ben Crenshaw and Jack Nicklaus at 12th annual Legends Luncheon held at…Tom Watson left, and Ben Crenshaw at a plaque unveiling at TPC San Antonio. (Tim Schmitt/Golfweek)Ben Crenshaw presents to a packed house at the Imagine Muny gala at ACL Live's Moody…Scotty Sayers, left, and Ben Crenshaw enjoy a laugh during the Imagine Muny gala at ACL…Ben Crenshaw, left, and Austin mayor Steve Adler enjoy a smile as activists and community leaders…
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