"Amen Corner" hits the shelves

A new tradition
Golf legend Arnold Palmer tees off as honorary starter Thursday during the first round of the 71st Masters Golf Tournament.
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The Masters is played on Augusta National's elegant and manicured grounds. It's a private club with wealthy and powerful members.

With its ancient oak trees, loblolly pines and those lovely azaeleas, Augusta National is the backdrop for a new book by Minnesota author Rick Shefchik, called "Amen Corner."

It's Shefchik's debut novel, after spending 26 years at the St. Paul Pioneer Press as a reporter and columnist.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked to Shefchik about "Amen Corner," which refers to the most dramatic part of the course.