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Start a conversation about the greatest golf legends from the state of Texas and you’re bound to hear Ben Crenshaw’s name dropped.
The Austin native was a star at the nearby University of Texas, won 19 times on the PGA Tour, captured a pair of green jackets, and has become one of the industry’s leading course architects.
And although he could call anywhere home, he’s still often spotted at the municipal course on which he first learned to love the game — Lions Municipal — a place he has been fighting to save for decades.
On January 11, 2024, Crenshaw reached the ripe age of 72 years old.
Here is a look at some snapshots of Crenshaw through the years.