Amen Corner

10. April 2011 | 22:41

Augusta National Golf Club: Back 9 Sets Up Dramatic Finishes

Two Par-Fives And Amen Corner Are Make For Incredible Stretch Augusta National is one of the most special places in all of sports. With the beautiful natural scenery, the history, and the legends who have walked the grounds, it’s arguably the World’s greatest sports venue. But Augusta National is unique for another reason. You’d be hard pressed to find a back-nine anywhere else on the planet … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 22:36:46)

Masters Leaderboard Update: Tiger Woods Reaches Amen Corner At Even Par, Rory McIlroy Leads

Tiger Woods has made it to Amen Corner, but his first shot on the toughest stretch at Augusta National wasn’t the easiest in the world. Woods drove his ball into the pine-straw on hole No. 11, leaving him a tough approach to the green to begin the Amen Corner stretch. He made it out alive, coming up just short and right of the green. As it stands, Woods sits at even par on the leaderboard … (News Source: SB Nation - 18:02:29)

Why a Masters Sunday remains sacred

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Just before 8 o’clock Sunday morning, along Berckman Road, a man stood near his “Repent, Ye Sinners” sign and shouted at worshipers headed for Augusta National Golf Club’s hallowed grounds, “Have you given your soul to Jesus Christ?” Well, we’re headed for Amen Corner. (News Source: GolfDigest.com - 16:07:20)

Amen Corner revival: Masters yields to Woodland’s closing kick

AUGUSTA, Ga. | As the sun gently fell behind the Georgia pines on Thursday evening, the people who know Gary Woodland best were trying to explain how a guy playing his first Masters had reduced one of golf’s most feared back nines to rubble. (News Source: The Kansas City Star - 04:15:00)

2011 Masters Tee Times, TV Info For Final Round

Coverage of the final round of the 2011 Masters starts on CBS at 2pm. Live coverage from Amen corner will be broadcast on Masters.com starting at 11:45. The first tee time of the day is 10:30 am, when Kyung-tae Kim begins by himself. The final pairing of Rory McIlroy and Angel Cabrera will tee off 2:40. McIlroy was asked last night how it felt to be taking a four shot lead into the final day at … (News Source: SB Nation - 14:32:28)

Gallery guards work long hours for no pay — but the perks are pretty sweet

Every year several lucky volunteers get to sit along Amen Corner the entire week. AUGUSTA, Ga. - Not a member at Augusta National? Lack the skills to become one of the best pro golfers in the world? Unwilling to quit your job to become a Tour caddie? (News Source: Golf Magazine - 18:11:54)

Masters postcard: Sounds at Augusta golf venue tell exciting story

I got to Augusta National early on Friday so I could spend some time down at Amen Corner. It’s something that I’ve done each of my previous five trips to the Masters and I really love it. (News Source: Ventura County Star - 04:35:00)

Speaking of extortion, aka corporate welfare

Amen corner here today on story in New York Times . The focus is on competition between Missouri and Kansas for business location, but it applies in all 50 states and sometimes to competition within states: …the interstate rivalry has grown fierce on a new battlefield - business - as the two states stage cross-border raids and entice companies with generous incentives to move a few miles and … (News Source: Arkansas Times - 11:37:56)

Speaking of extortion, aka corporate welfare

Amen corner here today on story in New York Times. The focus is on competition between Missouri and Kansas for business location, but it applies in all 50 states and sometimes to competition within states: …the interstate rivalry has grown fierce on a new battlefield - business - as the two states stage cross-border raids and […] (News Source: Arkansas News Bureau - 15:10:34)

2011 Masters: Tee Times, TV Info For Round 3

Third round play at the Masters began a little later today than in previous rounds, but the leaders won’t be teeing off until this afternoon. CBS begins it’s coverage at 3:30 pm, but a live stream from amen corner will be available on Masters.com starting at 11:45. Rory McIlroy, currently leading the pack at 10-under will tee off with second place Jason Day (-8) in the final group at 2:45pm … (News Source: SB Nation - 16:02:29)

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