Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson have their bridges. So, too, does Gene Sarazen and Jack Nicklaus has a plaque between 16 green and 17 tee.
The two bridges that traverse Rae’s Creek at Amen Corner each commemorate an important player and moment in Masters history.
Hogan’s bridge, which leads to the left side of the 12th green, pays tribute to his record low score of 274 in 1953, while Nelson bridge, which crosses the creek in front of the 13th tee, honors Nelson’s 1937 win. The first bridge at Augusta named for a player, the Sarazen Bridge, was dedicated on April 6, 1955. It crosses a small body of water fronting the No. 15 green.
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In our next Masters Survey question, we asked pros how should Augusta National Golf Club honor Tiger’s five victories at the Masters?
Will Zalatoris tees off on no. 10 during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network
“Oh, man. Putting an emblem of his fist pump in a sprinkler head left of 18 green. That’s the best I’ve got.”
Keegan Bradley, left, talks to Tiger Woods on the 17th fairway during a practice round for the Masters.
“It would be cool to do something around 16 green just because of how iconic his chip in there was.”
Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth talk on the 10th green during the first round of the 2022 PGA Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo: Matt York/Associated Press)
“I would say a bridge. He’s worthy of one. That seems to be what the best that have ever played there have.”
Kevin Streelman on the fourth tee during the final round of the 2014 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2014 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
“The most iconic shot is the chip shot left of 16. A plaque there wouldn’t be that exciting. Maybe on the tee.”
Tiger Woods shakes hands with Jon Rahm on the 18th green during the final round of the 2022 Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
“They need to make up a couple of bridges for Tiger and Jack.”
U.S. Ryder Cup player Tiger Woods (L) watches as team mate Zach Johnson plays his tee shot from the fourth during a practice session at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on September 28, 2010. (Photo: Timothy…
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