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What is Amen Corner at the Masters?

Amen Corner is the name given to holes 11, 12, and 13 at the Masters Tournament, held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. These holes are among the most challenging in golf and have been the site of pivotal moments in the tournament’s history. The name was coined by sportswriter Herbert Warren Wind in 1958. The holes and their pars are:

  • Hole 11 (White Dogwood): par 4
  • Hole 12 (Golden Bell): par 3
  • Hole 13 (Azalea): par 5