Ben Crenshaw, at age 55, remains one of the most popular and successful golfers playing the PGA TOUR today. He grew up in Austin, Texas and was mentored by the legendary Harvey Penick.

After winning dozens of amateur championships, including two national championships and 3 individual NCAA titles at the University of Texas, Ben Crenshaw began his PGA Tour career in 1973 by winning his first event,. Over the last 30+ years, Ben has won 23 events worldwide, including the 1988 World Cup and two Masters, played at his favorite course, Augusta National. In 1999, Ben captained the United States Ryder Cup to victory at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. The team, which is the last U.S. team to be victorious, overcame the largest final day deficit to win the Cup.

In 2000, Ben Crenshaw published his autobiography, “To Brookline and Back: A Feel For The Game.” Ben continues to play competitive golf on the Champions Tour and is one of the most successful golf course architects in America. Along with partner, Bill Coore, he has designed award winning courses at The Sand Hils in Mullen, Nebraska (ranked #1 by Golfweek Magazine), Friars Head on Long Island, Bandon Trails in Bandon, Oregon, The Plantation Course in Maui, Hawaii, along with dozens of other courses.

Ben Crenshaw lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Julie and three daughters.