"I don't think I could go on living unless I felt I could win one of the major championships." This was the most popular statement of one aspiring, ambitious and futuristic golfer who won major awards at the age of 21. Ben Crenshaw was never been a history in the field of golf as he continued to prove himself even at the age of 61 in the present. Several achievements, such as Master's Tournament, Champions Tour, and PGA Tour were given to him from 1971 up to 2001. Nevertheless, he had experienced downfalls and criticisms within his career life as a golfer.
Ben Crenshaw or also known as 'Gentle Ben' was a Texan who started to show his skills in golfing since he was still a student at Austin High School and in the University of Texas, where he won three major awards from 1971 to 1973. He became popular when he got the first award and event of his career - the second player in history who won the Masters Tournament in 1973, though earlier golfers such as Robert Gamez, Garret Willis, Russell Henley and Marty Fleckman also achieved it.
Ben Crenshaw, a Texan with great golfing skills and courageous spirit has been a winner in 1984 Masters. He led after the first round of the game and he trailed his fellow Texan Tom Kite by two shots. This battle was a challenge for both Texan stars, but more than a contest between two perpetual bridesmaids. Kite was known for his close fights and wins in the majors while Crenshaw had lost a play-off for the 1979 PGA Championship to David Graham. Nevertheless, the latter star finished equal second in the British Open in 1978 and 1979.
Some contenders faced cruel consequences when they selected Crenshaw as their greatest opponent. One of them was Tom Watson who came closest to catching him. They had a good fight, close scores, roaring spirits, but only one of them succeeded. "This is his first, and I am sure it means a lot to him." Watson was obviously right on that score, but Crenshaw once commented "There will never be a sweeter moment for me than this." Who is the winner based on your instincts?
Overall, Gentle Ben is still strong and courageous at the age of 61. He can play golf and win it. He can teach and inspire other amateur golfers with his titles and awards, as well as his spirit and determination to win a challenging battle. He started at a young age, but didn't stop for what he had achieved when he was 21 years old. Losing a battle is a normal experience by golfers. However, stopping is different from resting as well as pushing harder to prove himself once again.
Ben Crenshaw or also known as 'Gentle Ben' was a Texan who started to show his skills in golfing since he was still a student at Austin High School and in the University of Texas, where he won three major awards from 1971 to 1973. He became popular when he got the first award and event of his career - the second player in history who won the Masters Tournament in 1973, though earlier golfers such as Robert Gamez, Garret Willis, Russell Henley and Marty Fleckman also achieved it.
Ben Crenshaw, a Texan with great golfing skills and courageous spirit has been a winner in 1984 Masters. He led after the first round of the game and he trailed his fellow Texan Tom Kite by two shots. This battle was a challenge for both Texan stars, but more than a contest between two perpetual bridesmaids. Kite was known for his close fights and wins in the majors while Crenshaw had lost a play-off for the 1979 PGA Championship to David Graham. Nevertheless, the latter star finished equal second in the British Open in 1978 and 1979.
Some contenders faced cruel consequences when they selected Crenshaw as their greatest opponent. One of them was Tom Watson who came closest to catching him. They had a good fight, close scores, roaring spirits, but only one of them succeeded. "This is his first, and I am sure it means a lot to him." Watson was obviously right on that score, but Crenshaw once commented "There will never be a sweeter moment for me than this." Who is the winner based on your instincts?
Overall, Gentle Ben is still strong and courageous at the age of 61. He can play golf and win it. He can teach and inspire other amateur golfers with his titles and awards, as well as his spirit and determination to win a challenging battle. He started at a young age, but didn't stop for what he had achieved when he was 21 years old. Losing a battle is a normal experience by golfers. However, stopping is different from resting as well as pushing harder to prove himself once again.
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Yet out of the blue apparent disaster struck, he suffered from Graves' disease, a disease of the thyroid, but he continued to accumulate victories, finishing with 19 on the PGA Tour, including an emotional second Masters victory in 1995, which came a week after the death of his mentor Harvey Penick.. Unique version for reprint here: The Last Of The Real Gentlemen Golfing Pros - Ben Crenshaw.
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