“Holly” stands as a grand finale, its uphill par-4 framed by towering pines and the echoes of history. The narrow fairway demands precision, while the green, guarded by bunkers, tests your nerve one last time. As the patrons cheer and the clubhouse comes into view, every step on “Holly” feels like a march toward destiny at Augusta National.

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.