Crane is currently tied for first place at the second round of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia alongside Thai player Pariya Junhasavasdikulat 11-under-par 131, making this the first ever tournament to witness a PGA TOUR player and an Asian Tour player tied for the first spot.

Although only one-shot shy of the newly renovated Mines Resort & Golf Club’s in-house record of 63 set by 18-hole leader, Ricky Barnes, Crane sits atop the leader board after a sensational round of seven-under-par 64. Coming off a win at the Farmers Insurance Open at the beginning of the 2010 season, Crane looks to be in great shape with a bogey free round to head into the weekend at 11-under.

Overnight leader Ricky Barnes (69) and Ryan Moore (68), both from the United States, were both a stroke back, followed next by Carl Pettersson (68) in fifth place.

Personal accounts with Ben Crane

I was not pretty sure what started it and since the first day I met him, we were already comfortable with each other. This morning, I was in his flight which teed-off at 11.10 am.

Ben Crane, born in March 6, 1976 was from Oregon, United States. He is 5’11"" tall and weight 165 lb. He turned Pro in 1999.

The followings are the memory with him

After the game today he gave me his ball

He wrote " Thx Omar ! (signed)

At 10th tee box during Pro-Am on 27 October

Friendship

He is a pro