Lowry aces sixth, becomes first with two Masters
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — On Saturday, Shane Lowry aced the par-3 sixth hole during the third round at Augusta National, becoming the first player in Masters history to record two career holes-in-one after his previous ace on the 16th hole in 2016. Lowry struck a 7-iron from roughly 190 yards that hopped into the cup.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — On Saturday, Shane Lowry aced the par-3 sixth hole during the third round at Augusta National, becoming the first player in Masters history to record two career holes-in-one after his previous ace on the 16th hole in 2016. Lowry struck a 7-iron from roughly 190 yards that hopped into the cup.
The ace moved Lowry to eight-under and into a tie for second, four shots behind leader Rory McIlroy, and drew loud cheers from patrons gathered near holes 5, 6, 15 and 16. Tournament officials confirmed Lowry received the customary crystal bowl; play will resume with the final round on Sunday as leaderboard positions solidify.
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Timeline
- 1. 2016: Lowry records a hole-in-one on the Masters' par-3 16th during the final round.
- 2. 2021: Corey Conners records an ace on the par-3 sixth at Augusta National.
- 3. 2022: Stewart Cink records a hole-in-one on the 16th at the Masters.
- 4. Early 2026: Lowry records an ace at Memorial Park during the Houston Open.
- 5. 11 April 2026: Lowry aces the sixth during the third round, becoming the first player with two Masters holes-in-one and moving to eight-under.
Why it matters
Shane Lowry's historic achievement adds excitement to the Masters. It's a reminder of the thrill of golf, whether you're a player or a fan. Check out the Masters' final round to see if Lowry can maintain his momentum.
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