Shane Lowry Aces Two Holes at The Masters

The Irish golfer becomes the first to record two hole-in-ones at Augusta National.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:27am

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Shane Lowry made a hole-in-one on the 6th hole at The Masters, adding to his impressive career tally of aces. This feat put him firmly in contention for the Green Jacket, as he moved to within two shots of the lead. Lowry spoke about the thrill of the shot and how he was able to calm himself down afterwards to focus on the next hole.

Why it matters

Lowry's hole-in-one was a significant moment in the tournament, as it propelled him up the leaderboard and into contention for his first Masters title. Hole-in-ones are rare occurrences, and Lowry becoming the first player to record two at Augusta National is a remarkable achievement.

The details

Lowry's ace came on the par-3 6th hole, adding to his previous hole-in-ones at the 16th at Augusta, the 7th at Pebble Beach, and the 17th at TPC Sawgrass. He was able to capitalize on the momentum, shooting a third-round 68 to move within two shots of the lead.

  • Lowry made the hole-in-one during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament.

The players

Shane Lowry

An Irish professional golfer who won the 2019 Open Championship. He is known for his impressive record of hole-in-ones, including two at The Masters.

Rory McIlroy

A Northern Irish professional golfer who is one of the top-ranked players in the world and a four-time major champion.

Sam Burns

An American professional golfer who is currently in contention to win his first major championship at The Masters.

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What they’re saying

“That's wild, isn't it? Made one a couple of weeks ago in Houston. You don't ever expect to make a hole-in-one. I just couldn't believe it.”

— Shane Lowry, Professional Golfer

“Obviously, you know, you're out there, and you're in the hunt at the Masters and you're making hole-in-one, it's pretty cool. The walk down the sixth hole with everyone around 16 and the 6th was very special. I'll remember that for a while. Yeah, it was obviously amazing.”

— Shane Lowry, Professional Golfer

“It gives you obviously a huge kind of boost. You go from 6-under to 8-under, and then all of a sudden you're only four back. It's getting real now. I felt like I did a great job of calming myself down afterwards.”

— Shane Lowry, Professional Golfer

What’s next

Lowry will look to continue his strong play in the final round of the Masters as he tries to win his first green jacket.

The takeaway

Shane Lowry's hole-in-one at the 6th hole of The Masters was a remarkable achievement, as he became the first player to record two aces at Augusta National. The shot propelled him into contention for the title, and his ability to stay composed afterwards showed his mental fortitude as a top-level golfer.