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Ben Crenshaw relishes Masters dinner

Twice winner Ben Crenshaw will savour one of the highlights of his golfing career at the champions' dinner before this week's U.S. Masters.

American Crenshaw has been selected by golfing great Byron Nelson to act as master of ceremonies for the Tuesday meal that traditionally brings together former champions at Augusta National.

The 94-year-old Nelson, who won the Masters in 1937 and 1942, has performed the role in recent years but is missing this year's tournament because of poor health.

"Byron Nelson phoned me and said: 'Ben, this is the first time since 1935 that I couldn't come and I want you to take over'," the 54-year-old Crenshaw told reporters at Augusta National.

"I'm so honoured to be asked by him. He tried to do everything he could to come over here from Fort Worth but wasn't able to do it.

"He has done a great job at the dinner, and always kept it light," the Texan added. "I'm going to try to do exactly the same thing."

Crenshaw, Masters champion in 1984 and 1995, is known for his keen sense of golfing history and tradition.

The pre-Masters champions' dinner dates back to 1952 when Ben Hogan hosted the first one.

It has become an important part of Masters week and the choice of menu by the previous year's winner, who acts as host for the evening, is keenly anticipated.