“Golden Bell” is Augusta National’s crown jewel of par-3s. Nestled in Amen Corner, this hole is as beautiful as it is treacherous. Rae’s Creek guards the front, swirling winds toy with your club selection, and the green demands perfection. It’s a test of nerve and precision.

The 12th at Augusta National, “Golden Bell,” is a masterpiece of simplicity and challenge. The narrow green, the whispering creek, and the unpredictable winds create a symphony of tension. It’s a hole where legends are made – or unmade.

“Golden Bell” at Augusta National is a study in elegance and intimidation. The short yardage belies the difficulty, as Rae’s Creek and swirling breezes conspire to test even the steadiest hands. It’s a hole that demands respect and rewards precision.

The 12th hole, “Golden Bell,” is where beauty meets danger. The iconic bridge, the shimmering creek, and the vibrant azaleas create a postcard-perfect scene. But don’t be fooled– this par-3 has humbled even the greatest champions.

The 16th at Augusta National is a breathtaking par-3 where drama unfolds with every tee shot. The iconic hole demands precise club selection as players must carry the tee shot over a crystal-clear pond to reach the narrow green. With azaleas and towering pines framing the scene, Redbud combines natural beauty with heart-stopping tension, creating unforgettable Masters moments.

Among golf’s most feared challenges, Road Hole demands both courage and surgical precision from every player who steps onto the tee. The intimidating drive over the Old Course Hotel’s corner must find the slender fairway between boundaries and disaster. The second shot presents golf’s cruelest dilemma: attack the pin and risk the infamous Road Hole Bunker, or play safe and face the treacherous road lurking behind the putting surface.

Carved into golfing folklore as the world’s most punishing par-4, this iconic hole begins with a heart-stopping tee shot that must carry the looming Old Course Hotel. Strategic positioning is critical to avoid the maze of hazards awaiting wayward drives. The approach shot offers no mercy, as players must navigate between the gaping Road Hole Bunker and the unforgiving road that claims countless balls. Champions have risen and fallen on this legendary battleground.

The 18th at Augusta National, “Holly,” is a stage for greatness. The narrow chute off the tee demands precision, while the uphill climb to the green tests your resolve. It’s a hole where dreams are realized and legends are written.

The year 1958 was eventful at the Masters Tournament.

Two bridges across Rae’s Creek were dedicated in honor of Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson. A young pro named Arnold Palmer won the tournament for the first time.

And Amen Corner was born.

Actually, the famous stretch of golf holes — Nos. 11, 12 and 13 at Augusta National Golf Club — had been in existence for 25 years.

But a catchy nickname for the three holes didn’t exist until Herbert Warren Wind, the golf writer for Sports Illustrated, came up with the term to describe the action in 1958.