Shane Lowry holes out at the sixth for his second career Masters ace, moving into contention on Sunday at Augusta National.
Shane Lowry added another memorable moment to his Masters resume on Sunday when he struck a hole-in-one at the par-3 sixth hole during the final round at Augusta National.
The shot came at 190 yards, giving the Irish golfer his second career ace at the Masters. Lowry previously recorded a hole-in-one at the 16th hole 16 years ago, making him part of an exclusive club of players to accomplish such a feat at the world’s most prestigious spring major.
Historic Moment at Augusta
Lowry’s ace marked the seventh hole-in-one ever recorded at the sixth hole at Augusta National, according to tournament commentary. The crowd at the Georgia venue gave an enthusiastic ovation as the ball found the cup, celebrating one of golf’s rarest achievements.
The achievement comes as part of a career dotted with iconic moments for the Irishman. Beyond his two Masters aces, Lowry has previously recorded holes-in-one at legendary venues including the seventh at Pebble Beach and the 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Just weeks before the Masters, he had added another ace to his collection at an event in Houston.
The Sunday birdie provided a lift to Lowry’s scorecard during the final round, positioning him contention on what was shaping as a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 Masters. His combination of skill and fortune on the par 3s at Augusta demonstrates the consistent excellence that has made him one of European golf’s most reliable competitors.
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