Irish star cards hole-in-one at No. 6 during final round. It marks his second ace in Masters history and the seventh all-time at the par-3.
Shane Lowry delivered a moment of magic during the final round of The Masters on Sunday, rolling in an ace at the sixth hole—Augusta National’s iconic par-3.
The Irish golfer’s shot found the cup on one stroke, marking a significant highlight in what has been a storied career at the major championship. For Lowry, this was his second hole-in-one in Masters competition, with his first coming 16 years earlier.
Historic Moment at Augusta
Lowry’s ace was the seventh hole-in-one ever recorded at the sixth hole in Masters history, underlining just how rare and special such moments are at Augusta National. The patrons gave the Irish professional a roaring ovation as the ball found the cup, a testament to the iconic status of the shot in golf.
The timing of the ace during the tournament’s final round added to its significance. Fellow competitor Harris English, who was playing nearby, graciously acknowledged Lowry’s outstanding shot—a nod to the respect among professionals when witnessing such rarity on golf’s grandest stages.
Part of a Celebrated Career
Lowry has accumulated several memorable hole-in-one moments throughout his professional career. Among the most notable are aces at the seventh hole at Pebble Beach and the famous 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Just weeks before this Masters, Lowry had recorded another ace in Houston, demonstrating his continued brilliance in such pivotal moments.
The ace on Sunday added another chapter to Lowry’s legacy at Augusta, a course that has seen countless dramatic moments but few as spectacular as a hole-in-one during the final round of the year’s first major championship.
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