Searching for Ireland’s Amen Corner: 11 golfers pick their favourite stretch of Irish golf holes

Leona Maguire, James Sugrue, Stephen Ferris, and Maria Dunne are among those picking their favourite holes to rival ‘Amen Corner’, including stretches at Cork Golf Club, Tralee Golf Club, and Lahinch Golf Club
A sign for Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

A sign for Amen Corner at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Amen Corner is the most famous stretch of three holes in the world of golf. Every year we watch the world’s best play the evocatively named White Dogwood (par 4 No 11), Golden Bell (par 3 12th) and Azalea (par 5 13th) as they flaunt the charms and terrors of Rae’s Creek.

They are the centre-piece for the tournament and most golfers would sell everything they own for a chance to play them.

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