Ben Crenshaw prepares for unprecedented Champions Dinner at Augusta National
Tension and Complications at the Masters Champions Dinner: LIV Golf Represents for the First Time
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As the excitement builds for the Master’s Tournament, set to take place from April 7-10 at Augusta National Golf Club, past champions and golf enthusiasts alike eagerly await the annual Champions Dinner. However, this year’s dinner has sparked some concern from former Masters champion Ben Crenshaw.
Ben Crenshaw who presides over the event as a de-facto host, has expressed worry about the potential tension that could arise between golfers who have left the PGA Tour and DP World Tour to join the newly-formed LIV Golf League and those who have stayed with their original tours. With several past champions who now play for LIV Golf in attendance, Crenshaw’s duties as the host may prove to be more complicated than usual.
Despite the potential for awkwardness, Crenshaw is determined to kick off the festivities with a plan he has developed over the years. Having been a part of the Champions Dinner since 1985, when he hosted the event for the first time after his 1984 Masters victory, Crenshaw has played a key role in setting the tone for the evening’s proceedings since 2005.
LIV Golf’s presence adds a new dynamic to the champion’s dinner
This year, Ben Crenshaw’s job as host is complicated by the presence of six past champions who now play for LIV Golf, including Phil Mickelson, Charl Schwartzel, Bubba Watson, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed, and Dustin Johnson.
The formation of LIV Golf, which is backed by the Saudi Arabian government and aims to become a rival to the PGA Tour and European Tour, has caused a rift among golfers, with some players supporting the league and others strongly opposed to it.
The tension surrounding LIV Golf adds an additional dynamic to the Champions Dinner, where past champions come together to celebrate their shared experience of winning the Masters. It remains to be seen how this year’s event will play out, but Crenshaw’s experience and careful planning will undoubtedly be put to the test.
The annual Champions Dinner at the Master’s Tournament is always a highly anticipated event, but this year’s dinner is particularly noteworthy due to the presence of LIV Golf and the potential for tension among past champions.
Ben Crenshaw, who has played a key role in the dinner since 1985, is determined to navigate any complications that may arise and ensure a successful evening for all in attendance.
As golf fans around the world eagerly await the start of the tournament, all eyes will be on Augusta National for what promises to be an unforgettable week of golf.
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