Ben Crenshaw

Born: Jan. 11, 1952

Birthplace: Austin, Texas

Age: 56

Residence: Austin, Texas

College: Texas

Turned pro: 1973

Player notes: Two of his career 19 PGA Tour wins came at the Masters in 1984 and 1995…The 1995 Masters triumph came a week after the death of beloved mentor/teacher Harvey Penick…Runner-up at 2007 U.S. Senior Open, finishing three strokes behind Brad Bryant…Enjoyed a highly successful amateur career that saw him win virtually every major title except for the U.S. Amateur…Won three NCAA titles at Texas, a feat later matched by Phil Mickelson…He shared the 1972 title with teammate Tom Kite…Won PGA Tour event in first pro start at 1973 Texas Open…Member of 1981, ’83, ’87 and ’95 U.S. Ryder Cup teams…Captained 1999 Ryder Cup squad that had a memorable come-from-behind victory at The Country Club…Winner of the 1991 USGA Bob Jones Award, the highest honor given out by the Association…Winner 1989 William Richardson Award…Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002…In 1997, had surgery to remove a bone fragment in right foot…Also a noted golf course architect with partner Bill Coore…Member of 1972 USA World Amateur Team.