The named stretch that includes parts of Augusta National’s 11th and 13th holes and all of its 12th is Amen Corner.
The term refers specifically to the second shot on the par-4 11th, the complete par-3 12th, and the opening shots of the par-5 13th. Those holes sit beside Rae’s Creek and form one of the most strategically demanding sections of the Masters course.
Sports Illustrated writer Herbert Warren Wind popularized “Amen Corner” in 1958 after describing dramatic Masters action in that area. The name does not technically mean all three holes from tee to green, a common simplification in casual coverage. The 12th is Golden Bell, the 11th is White Dogwood, and the 13th is Azalea.
Amen Corner has shaped famous Masters moments, including Byron Nelson’s birdie-eagle run on the 12th and 13th in 1937. Its swirling winds, water hazards, and changing angles can turn a tournament in only a few shots.