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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Benjamin McCully Crane |
| Born | March 6, 1976 Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Spouse | Heather Crane |
| Children | 3 |
| Career | |
| College | Baylor University University of Oregon |
| Turned professional | 1999 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 8 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 5 |
| Asian Tour | 1 |
| Web.com Tour | 2 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T17: 2012 |
| U.S. Open | T53: 2008 |
| The Open Championship | T11: 2006 |
| PGA Championship | T9: 2004 |
Benjamin McCully Crane (born March 6, 1976) is an American professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour, which is a top golf circuit in North America. Ben is known for his careful and thoughtful playing style on the golf course.
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Early Life and Amateur Golf
Ben Crane was born in Portland, Oregon. He started playing golf when he was just five years old. His grandfather introduced him to the sport. Ben often played at the Portland Golf Club nearby. This club is famous because a golf legend, Ben Hogan, won a tournament there in 1945.
Ben went to Beaverton High School and graduated in 1994. After high school, he attended Baylor University in Texas. He later transferred to the University of Oregon in Eugene. There, he played golf for the university team, known as the Oregon Ducks. Ben finished college in 1999 and then became a professional golfer.
Professional Golf Career
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Ben Crane started his professional career on the Buy.com Tour. This tour is like a stepping stone to the main PGA Tour. He won two events on this tour, one in 2000 and another in 2001.
In December 2001, Ben earned his spot on the PGA Tour. This is the highest level of professional golf in the United States. He won his first PGA Tour event in 2003, called the BellSouth Classic. His second win came in 2005 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. That year, he also had several other great finishes. He ended up 19th in total earnings, making over $2.4 million.
Ben is known for taking his time when playing. He likes to think carefully about each shot. In 2007, he had to miss most of the season because of back problems. But he came back strong in 2008.
In 2010, Ben won the Farmers Insurance Open by just one shot. Later that year, he also won the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia. This event was part of both the PGA Tour and the Asian Tour. He had a great year, finishing 23rd on the money list with over $2.8 million.
Ben won his fourth PGA Tour event in 2011 at the McGladrey Classic. He made an amazing comeback in the final round, shooting a very low score to win in a playoff. His fifth PGA Tour victory was in 2014 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. He led the tournament from start to finish, winning by a single stroke.
Major Tournament Highlights
Ben has played in golf's biggest tournaments, known as "majors." These include the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship. His best finishes in these major events include:
- Tied for 17th at the Masters Tournament in 2012.
- Tied for 9th at the PGA Championship in 2004.
- Tied for 11th at The Open Championship in 2006.
He has also performed well in The Players Championship, which is another very important tournament. He has finished in the top 10 several times, including tying for 4th in 2010.
Personal Life
Ben Crane is married to Heather Crane, and they have four children. Ben is a Christian. He is also part of a fun group called "Golf Boys." This "boy band" includes other famous golfers like Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, and Hunter Mahan. They created a popular music video for their song "Oh Oh Oh." Farmers Insurance even donates money to charity based on how many times their video is viewed.
Amateur Wins
- 1997 Pacific Northwest Amateur
- 1998 Pacific Coast Amateur
Professional Wins (8)
PGA Tour Wins (5)
- 2003 BellSouth Classic
- 2005 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee
- 2010 Farmers Insurance Open
- 2011 McGladrey Classic
- 2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic
PGA Tour Playoff Record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
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| 1 | 2011 | McGladrey Classic |  Webb Simpson |
Won with par on second extra hole |
Asian Tour Wins (1)
- 2010 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia
Buy.com Tour Wins (2)
- 2000 Buy.com Wichita Open
- 2001 Buy.com Gila River Classic
Buy.com Tour Playoff Record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
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| 1 | 2001 | Buy.com Gila River Classic | Jason Caron, Bo Van Pelt |
Won with birdie on fourth extra hole Caron eliminated by par on second hole |
See also
- 2001 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
