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Ben Crenshaw
To know Ben Daniel Crenshaw starts with DKR’s saying, “the real mark of a man is how he treats people who can do nothing for him.”
Golf does not define Ben Crenshaw-never did. Ben Crenshaw is a winner, but not just because of the small numbers he wrote on scorecards or a impressive repeatable golf swing and a classic putting stroke. Ben is “the real mark” because he treats everyone he meets with respect.
Last year at the Stark Center, Sports Writer, Dan Jenkins was the guest of honor. All-time UT golf greats Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite attended, along with many other Longhorns. After the event was over, I made my way to the podium to visit Ben. As I reached out to shake his hand, he smiled.
Ben’s handshake was firm and committed, his eye contact penetrating and curious. He was genuinely interested in what I had to say. And his smile –- yes, the smile — formed and permanently sculpted by decades of laughing is now the trademark of a man who in 2020 continues to smile and exhibit respect.
In the book “One Heartbeat,” book written by Bill Little, DKR and Mack Brown remind the readers that victory results from the “team” heart beating as one. Ben agrees, choosing to merge his heartbeat with his “team”- family, friends, fans, and community.
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