Ben Crenshaw Ends Final Masters Round with Emotional Celebration at Augusta

Two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw received a proper ovation by the Augusta National Golf Club after he wrapped up his second round Friday. The 63-year-old missed the cut, carding a 32-over through the first two days. 

Upon wrapping up his Masters career, Crenshaw shared an emotional embrace with his caddy, Carl Jackson, per The Cauldron:

Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman spoke with Jackson to get a glimpse into the final conversation between he and Crenshaw:

Crenshaw didn't let his performance on the course put a damper on the occasion, per ESPN.com's Jason Sobel:

"The course has outgrown me by leaps and bounds, and that's fine," Crenshaw said after the first round, per USA Today's Nancy Armour. "I'm just so very thankful to go around this many times at this place, but it's time to hang the spurs up."

"It's just a part of his life," added his wife, Julie. "There's just such an emotional attachment for him."

The Cauldron provided a photo of Crenshaw's family, who was there to greet him once he finished his round:

Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman couldn't say enough kind words about Crenshaw:

Although this is the last time Crenshaw will officially compete in the Masters, his impact on the game will linger for some time, especially with the way he continues to mentor Jordan Spieth, per Sobel:

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Crenshaw has been showing the ropes to his starry-eyed pupil for a few years now, but never more than here at Augusta. Last year, before Spieth embarked on his maiden voyage at this event, they played practice rounds together. The mentor showed the mentee subtle architectural traits that he swore nobody else knew about. The elder player's caddie, Carl Jackson, taught the younger one's looper, Michael Greller, so much about the course that they all joked he should wear a t-shirt under his white jumpsuit that read: "CARL SAYS."

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The relationship between Crenshaw and Spieth is a testament to Crenshaw's love for the sport and willingness to help future generations succeed.

Despite Crenshaw drawing a close to his competitive time at Augusta, it may not be the last golf fans see of him at the legendary course. Dan Jenkins of Golf Digest suggested that Crenshaw would make a great honorary starter at some point in the future.

Many would agree that Crenshaw would make a great ambassador for the Masters.