Inside Amen Corner: A patron’s-eye view of golf’s most famous three-hole stretch

By: Jessica Marksbury April 8, 2021

The stunning 13th green is framed by azaleas.

Stephen Denton

Augusta National is known for its pristine beauty, and nowhere is that more apparent than at Amen Corner — the famous stretch of holes that encompasses Nos. 11, 12 and 13.

For anyone lucky enough to walk the course during Masters Week, taking in the view overlooking the 11th green and 12th tee is on the top of the must-experience list.

But if you’re watching at home like most of us, GOLF photographer Stephen Denton took a series of photos to give us a patron’s-eye view of Augusta National’s most stunning vistas. It’s the next-best thing to being there! Check out the photos below, and enjoy the view.

TEE SHOT AT 11

The elevation changes at Augusta are truly breathtaking — as evidenced by this stellar view from the 11th tee. Stephen Denton

Jordan Spieth tees off on No. 11. Stephen Denton

APPROACH TO 11

A view from the right of the fairway on No. 11. With water on the left side of the green and a fairway that runs downhill that way, it can be a tough approach. Stephen Denton

A scoreboard greets players as they approach the 11th green. Stephen Denton

GREEN AT 11

Players practice their short-game shots around the 11th green. Stephen Denton

TEE SHOT AT 12

A sweeping vista of the par-3 12th tee. Stephen Denton

Two of Augusta National’s most photographed bridges are in view from here: the Hogan bridge (left) and the Nelson bridge (right). Stephen Denton

GREEN AT 12

The 12th green is a quiet place — no patrons allowed! Stephen Denton

TEE SHOT AT 13

After teeing off on No. 13, players cross the Nelson bridge to reach the fairway. Stephen Denton

APPROACH SHOT AT 13

If you don’t go for the 13th green in 2, the approach requires a deft and delicate touch. Stephen Denton

Jordan Spieth hits a shot into the 13th green. Stephen Denton

GREEN AT 13

The 13th green is framed by Augusta National’s famous azaleas. Stephen Denton

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As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead. She can out-hustle them in the office, too, where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Issue, which debuted in February 2018. Her original interview series, “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com.