Lowry Makes Masters History with Second Hole-in-One

Irishman's ace on 6th hole earns him second crystal bowl at Augusta National

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:36am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting a golf ball disappearing into a cup, surrounded by a swirling, energetic background, capturing the excitement and celebration of Shane Lowry's historic second hole-in-one at the Masters.Lowry's second Masters hole-in-one earns him a place in tournament history and keeps him in contention for his first green jacket.Augusta Today

Shane Lowry became the first player to record two career holes-in-one at the Masters tournament, acing the par-3 6th hole during the third round. Lowry's historic shot, which came just a few weeks after he had another ace at the Houston Open, put him in contention for his first green jacket as he chases down good friend Rory McIlroy.

Why it matters

Holes-in-one are incredibly rare at the Masters, with only seven ever recorded on the difficult 6th hole. Lowry's second ace at Augusta National is a remarkable feat that cements his place in the tournament's history and showcases his impressive skill and consistency as a golfer.

The details

Lowry hit a 7-iron from 190 yards and watched the ball hop three times before disappearing into the cup. He celebrated the shot with a rearing back motion, similar to his reaction a decade ago when he aced the 16th hole during the final round. The hole-in-one helped propel Lowry to a 68 on the day, leaving him 9-under for the tournament and just two shots back of the lead.

  • Lowry aced the par-3 6th hole during the third round on Saturday.
  • Lowry previously recorded a hole-in-one on the 16th hole during the final round of the Masters a decade ago.
  • Lowry also had a hole-in-one on the 2nd hole at Memorial Park during the recent Houston Open, using the same 7-iron he used on Saturday.

The players

Shane Lowry

An Irish professional golfer who is a former winner of the Open Championship. He is currently in contention for his first Masters title after recording his second career hole-in-one at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy

A Northern Irish professional golfer who is one of the top-ranked players in the world. He is currently leading the Masters tournament as Lowry chases him down.

Cameron Young

An American professional golfer who is also in contention for the Masters title, tied for the lead with Rory McIlroy.

Tommy Fleetwood

An English professional golfer who was paired with Lowry during the third round of the Masters.

Stewart Cink

An American professional golfer who recorded the last hole-in-one at the Masters, on the 16th hole in 2022.

Corey Conners

A Canadian professional golfer who had the last hole-in-one on the 6th hole at the Masters, during the 2021 tournament.

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What they’re saying

“You don't ever expect to make a hole-in-one. I just couldn't believe it. Obviously, you know, you're out here, and you're in the hunt at the Masters, and you're making a hole-in-one — it's pretty cool.”

— Shane Lowry

“We all know it's all about tomorrow. You know what I mean? Obviously it matters, today, but when we get to tomorrow, that's when, you know, we'll see what everyone is made of.”

— Shane Lowry

“Maybe I'm just good. I don't know.”

— Shane Lowry

What’s next

Lowry will look to continue his strong play on Sunday as he tries to chase down Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young for his first Masters title.

The takeaway

Shane Lowry's historic second hole-in-one at the Masters is a remarkable feat that showcases his skill and consistency as a golfer. His ability to record aces at some of golf's most iconic venues, including Augusta National, is a testament to his talent and highlights the rarity of such accomplishments at the highest level of the sport.