Architect
40 courses on Course Vaults
Ben Crenshaw is an American professional golfer who won 19 PGA Tour events, including Masters victories in 1984 and 1995. Widely regarded as one of the best putters in golf history and nicknamed "Gentle Ben," Crenshaw transitioned from playing to course design, partnering with Bill Coore to form the acclaimed firm Coore & Crenshaw.
Working alongside Coore, Crenshaw has built a reputation for minimalist, strategic designs that emphasize natural terrain and classical golf architecture principles. The partnership's portfolio includes Sand Hills in Nebraska, often named among the most admired courses in the world, as well as Friar's Head in New York and the restoration of Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. Their work extends internationally to Te Arai South in New Zealand and courses at destination resorts including Cabot Cliffs in Nova Scotia, Bandon Trails and Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes, and Sand Valley in Wisconsin.
The firm's designs consistently appear on rankings of the world's finest courses, reflecting Crenshaw's deep knowledge of golf history and his commitment to creating strategic, walkable layouts that honor the game's traditions while fitting naturally into their landscapes.
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