The Augusta Masters 2023 started on Thursday, April 6. As the game progresses, fans are confused about several terminologies. The biggest question being asked is which hole is known as the 'amen corner'.
The par-five 13th hole, which concludes at Amen Corner, is typically the easiest on the course, but this year will be more difficult due to the tee location being pushed back by 35 yards and the hole's record length of 545 yards.
The Masters Tournament took a lot of action in 1958. Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson both received a bridge across Rae's Creek that was dedicated in their honor. Arnold Palmer, a rookie pro, became the tournament's inaugural winner.
However, there wasn't a memorable nickname for the three holes until Herbert Warren Wind, the golf writer for Sports Illustrated, coined the phrase to characterize the action in 1958.
Herbert, a seasoned golf journalist who also loved jazz, chose to combine his passions to write about Sunday's activity.
He coined the term 'Amen Corner' on the par-five 13th hole and henceforth the organizers of Augusta National found it catchy enough to rename that hole.
Shoutin' in That Amen Corner is a jazz recording that inspired him to choose that name. Research has revealed that Milton Mezzrow did not published a record with that name, contrary to what Wind claimed.
Months before Augusta Masters 2023, the officials announced that no more than 90 players shall take the field at the 87th edition of the prestigious competition. Here are the names of those golfers:
Interestingly, the officials also allowed 17 LIV Golfers to compete for the prestigious green jacket. According to them, rebel golfers have qualified through the eligibility criteria.
