Moment Of Truth

As for the captain, he would collect his cup and his memories and himself. Crenshaw first came to the Country Club in 1968, to play in the U.S. Junior Amateur. His father, Charlie, who died this past May, was at that championship, walking the fairways of the Country Club with his 16-year-old boy. Young Ben fell for the game in a way few people can understand. His first marriage could not withstand his love for the game. His second one is guided by it.

"We gave up our lives for this," Crenshaw said. "We gave up our kids. I gave up my golf for this. I don't even play golf anymore."

Was it worth it?

His weeping told you all you needed to know. The historian had made history.