Ben Crenshaw Interview - Morfit

[Edward Moody]

I'm a new member and this is my first post...

Really enjoyed reading this interview with Ben and glad it focused so much on architecture and design.

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/ben-crenshaw-interview-masters-ryder-cup-golf-course-design-and-his-favorite-courses

[PCCraig]

Welcome Edward. Thanks for sharing.

[Bill_McBride]

Welcome aboard, Edward.  Now you have to do the intro and tell us about yourself, what got you into golf, what hooked you on Golf Course Architecture, favorite courses...

And thanks for posting that Crenshaw interview link, it's a cool story.

[Edward Moody]

Bill,  

I am 33 and have lived in Austin since graduating from UT in 2002. I work in finance and my wife and I have 2 young boys.

I play my golf at the Austin Golf Club.

My interest in golf came from my grandfather. He was a serious player and talked about golf a lot and played at some of the finest courses in the US  When I was in high school, and very much into basketball and not golf, he would tell me stories of him playing Augusta National, Seminole, and Cypress Point.  He died before I really got into golf and it's a shame I wasn't as into it then as I am now.

My interest in architecture probably came from the first time I played Oak Hills in San Antonio. I had never played a classic course, much less a Tilly, so I started paying much more attention to design.

My work and family keep me close to Austin so I haven't played much outside of the state, although I plan to focus more on that. In TX I have enjoyed Whispering Pines, Colonial, and Oak Hills. I've also played a lot at Lakeside in Houston and Comanche Trace in Kerrville. I like both.

[JMEvensky]

Bill,  

I am 33 and have lived in Austin since graduating from UT in 2002. I work in finance and my wife and I have 2 young boys.

I play my golf at the Austin Golf Club.

My interest in golf came from my grandfather. He was a serious player and talked about golf a lot and played at some of the finest courses in the US  When I was in high school, and very much into basketball and not golf, he would tell me stories of him playing Augusta National, Seminole, and Cypress Point.  He died before I really got into golf and it's a shame I wasn't as into it then as I am now.

My interest in architecture probably came from the first time I played Oak Hills in San Antonio. I had never played a classic course, much less a Tilly, so I started paying much more attention to design.

My work and family keep me close to Austin so I haven't played much outside of the state, although I plan to focus more on that. In TX I have enjoyed Whispering Pines, Colonial, and Oak Hills. I've also played a lot at Lakeside in Houston and Comanche Trace in Kerrville. I like both.

From a fellow Longhorn alum--welcome (and Hook 'Em).

[Lynn_Shackelford]

Bill,  

I am 33 and have lived in Austin since graduating from UT in 2002. I work in finance and my wife and I have 2 young boys.

I play my golf at the Austin Golf Club.

My interest in golf came from my grandfather. He was a serious player and talked about golf a lot and played at some of the finest courses in the US  When I was in high school, and very much into basketball and not golf, he would tell me stories of him playing Augusta National, Seminole, and Cypress Point.  He died before I really got into golf and it's a shame I wasn't as into it then as I am now.

My interest in architecture probably came from the first time I played Oak Hills in San Antonio. I had never played a classic course, much less a Tilly, so I started paying much more attention to design.

My work and family keep me close to Austin so I haven't played much outside of the state, although I plan to focus more on that. In TX I have enjoyed Whispering Pines, Colonial, and Oak Hills. I've also played a lot at Lakeside in Houston and Comanche Trace in Kerrville. I like both.

From a fellow Longhorn alum--welcome (and Hook 'Em).

UT.  Say didn't they used to be pretty good in football, basketball and baseball?

[JMEvensky]

Bill,  

I am 33 and have lived in Austin since graduating from UT in 2002. I work in finance and my wife and I have 2 young boys.

I play my golf at the Austin Golf Club.

My interest in golf came from my grandfather. He was a serious player and talked about golf a lot and played at some of the finest courses in the US  When I was in high school, and very much into basketball and not golf, he would tell me stories of him playing Augusta National, Seminole, and Cypress Point.  He died before I really got into golf and it's a shame I wasn't as into it then as I am now.

My interest in architecture probably came from the first time I played Oak Hills in San Antonio. I had never played a classic course, much less a Tilly, so I started paying much more attention to design.

My work and family keep me close to Austin so I haven't played much outside of the state, although I plan to focus more on that. In TX I have enjoyed Whispering Pines, Colonial, and Oak Hills. I've also played a lot at Lakeside in Houston and Comanche Trace in Kerrville. I like both.

From a fellow Longhorn alum--welcome (and Hook 'Em).

UT.  Say didn't they used to be pretty good in football, basketball and baseball?

Tacky and beneath you--I didn't mention the basketball issues in Westwood.

Hey,at least we've got women's volleyball going for us.

[Edward Moody]

And golf is back!  The Scheffler kid put on a pretty good run at the Am.

Basketball might be in the tank for awhile.  As for football, and b/c this is a Ben thread, "I have a good feeling about this"...

[Paul Jones]

UT.  Say didn't they used to be pretty good in football, basketball and baseball?

Lynn,

Be nice to the new guy, you might get paired up with him in a club tournament  

[Lynn_Shackelford]

Edward and I have already played and I have no doubt that he will be a great addition here.  Pretty good player too.

I did however forget to ask him who he thought designed Merion.

[Bill_McBride]

Bill,  

I am 33 and have lived in Austin since graduating from UT in 2002. I work in finance and my wife and I have 2 young boys.

I play my golf at the Austin Golf Club.

My interest in golf came from my grandfather. He was a serious player and talked about golf a lot and played at some of the finest courses in the US  When I was in high school, and very much into basketball and not golf, he would tell me stories of him playing Augusta National, Seminole, and Cypress Point.  He died before I really got into golf and it's a shame I wasn't as into it then as I am now.

My interest in architecture probably came from the first time I played Oak Hills in San Antonio. I had never played a classic course, much less a Tilly, so I started paying much more attention to design.

My work and family keep me close to Austin so I haven't played much outside of the state, although I plan to focus more on that. In TX I have enjoyed Whispering Pines, Colonial, and Oak Hills. I've also played a lot at Lakeside in Houston and Comanche Trace in Kerrville. I like both.

From a fellow Longhorn alum--welcome (and Hook 'Em).

UT.  Say didn't they used to be pretty good in football, basketball and baseball?

They will love you in Austin!  l-l.   ( A stab at a Hook 'Em emoticon)

[Steve Lang]

  and have you played at Willie's place for fun?

send an email when you want to play at The Woodlands