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4 unusual facts about Ben Crenshaw


1976 Masters Tournament

Raymond Floyd won his only Masters title, eight strokes ahead of runner-up Ben Crenshaw.

Gentle Ben

:Gentle Ben is also the nickname of professional golfer Ben Crenshaw

H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports

The Stark Center holdings also include the 2500-volume Edmund Hoffman Golf collection, as well as photographs, artifacts and papers donated by professional golfers Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite, both alumni from the University of Texas.

Patrick Shaughnessy

He has also syndicated golf tips for TV stations featuring such golf greats as Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Byron Nelson, and Butch Harmon.


1987 Ryder Cup

Eamonn Darcy, who previously had a very poor Ryder Cup record, defeated Ben Crenshaw at the last hole to get Europe to 13 points.

Barton Creek, Austin, Texas

Courses designed by Austin native Ben Crenshaw, as well as Arnold Palmer and Tom Fazio make Barton Creek a must-stop for golf junkies, and from this dynasty has grown a full-service spa, conference hub and extensive tennis facility.


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