One of the most famous golf holes in the world is in Martin City—kinda. Tucked on an eight-acre parcel owned by a Martin City cybersecurity company, you’ll find a replica of Golden Bell, the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. The one-hole Martin City course includes three sand traps, azaleas and a water hazard complete with two fake swans.
Known as one of the trickiest holes anywhere, the original Golden Bell is part of Augusta’s “Amen Corner,” a set of three holes known for their difficulty. Recreating the Golden Bell was Gary Fish’s idea, the founder of said cybersecurity company.
The Martin City hole—like the one in Augusta—is private and exclusive. It sits in an area called Innovation Park, which also has a basketball court, a walking trail and outdoor exercise equipment. The Golden Bell replica took about a year to create, says Fish, who is a golfer. The course itself has artificial grass, but natural grass and prairie grass surround it. It gets played plenty.
“Everyone in cybersecurity clocks in a lot of computer time,” Fish told Kansas City magazine in a previous interview. “I wanted to build a space where people could get out and unwind and get away from their desk. It’s quickly become one of the most popular amenities at our office for employees, clients and visitors.”
