“Just an amazing and well worth it day. To meet and walk down the fairway with Big Ben, who was just an amazing guy. Dream come true for these 3 Members of #SteelersNation”. — Jamie Van Dusen.

“This picture of the 3 of us in Ben’s jersey is a special one. It has my uncle, who is like my dad. His name is Doug Van Dusen. My father passed away of a heart attack when I was 13, and Doug stepped right in as a mentor and father figure. Sadly he has been diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread to his liver. Long story short, we have been long time die Hard Steeler fans, and especially Big Ben. Doug even named his (now rainbow bridge dog) Ben after him. This was a dream come true to be able to meet Ben and the day was magical.
The other doppelgänger of Ben, is my buddy Brian who is also my neighbour and long time Steeler (Ben) fan.”

“Being in Canada, I never thought we would have the chance to meet him and see him that close. The event was simply awesome and so entertaining. If you do speak to him, tell him I want his hat.”

“The picture of him with the thumbs up was when my buddy Brian, jokingly asked Emmitt to move out of the way so we could get a better shot of Ben! Haha!”

“Getting the chance to walk the course with him. I wish I could have found his ball for him on 18. Lol!”

“Once we found out Ben was coming, Doug and I hopped on tickets, then I told Brian about it and he was in. From that moment we had decided to wear his garb and be fitted with our Ben jerseys and terrible towels. Ben was so gracious in taking a photo with us and signing our stuff.”

“Lastly, I just want to thank him again for being so gracious and hope we put the Steelers Ottawa Chapter […]

Getting ready at the Royal Ottawa!! ⛳️ Emmitt Smith, Daniel Alfredsson & I will be taking on Pat Perez! — Ben.

With Emmitt Smith on the Royal Ottawa course!

Come on Emmitt!! 🙄

“This is Baby Izzy channeling her outer Jack Lambert face!” — Suzanne Chawala-Holt.

“My husband and I have always been huge Steelers fans, and even bigger Ben fans! Something we wanted to share with you and thought you guys would enjoy, is a picture of my daughter, Vayda, who put on our Steelers helmet and reminded us of someone we knew but couldn’t put a finger on it… until we did! Hope you enjoy!!” — April Taylor.

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