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Ben Crenshaw was born on January 11, 1952 in Austin, Texas, United States and is credited as a golfer. Ben Crenshaw is 74 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Austin High School and University of Texas System. Awards on record include World Golf Hall of Fame.
My Take
Ben Crenshaw is the golfer I'd point to when explaining that the sport is as much temperament as technique. The nickname Gentle Ben fits him perfectly: a Texan craftsman whose putting touch felt almost meditative rather than forced. Two Masters titles and a Hall of Fame berth are the headlines, but his emotional 1995 win, just after losing his mentor, is what stays with me. That was a man playing from the heart, not the scorecard. I admire athletes who win with feel and grace instead of brute power, and Crenshaw remains my model of the thinking, soulful competitor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Crenshaw
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・クレンショー
- Reading
- べん・くれんしょー
- Born
- January 11, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- golfer
2. Background
- High school
- Austin High School
- University
- University of Texas System
Awards & achievements
- World Golf Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.bencrenshaw.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben%20Crenshaw
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q816472
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Crenshaw born?
Born January 11, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Ben Crenshaw from?
Ben Crenshaw is from Austin, Texas, United States.
What does Ben Crenshaw do?
Ben Crenshaw works as golfer.