The 12th hole at Augusta National is called “Golden Bell.” It is a short par-3 played over Rae’s Creek and is one of the most recognizable holes in golf.
The hole measures 155 yards from the championship tees, although its effective difficulty changes with the pin position, wind, and swirling air around the green. Players must carry the creek from the tee and land their ball on a relatively small, shallow putting surface. A shot that comes up short usually finds the water, while a miss long or to either side can leave a difficult recovery.
The 12th is part of Amen Corner, the famous stretch consisting of holes 11, 12, and 13. The name “Golden Bell” is part of Augusta National’s traditional naming system for its holes, which includes “White Dogwood” at No. 11, “Azalea” at No. 13, and “Flowering Crab Apple” at No. 16.
The hole is often confused with the entire Amen Corner sequence, but Golden Bell refers specifically to No. 12. Its compact design and high risk make it one of the Masters’ most dramatic scoring holes.