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Lowry aces sixth, becomes first with two Masters

PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2026, 5:18 PM ET

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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. 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.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2016: Lowry records a hole-in-one on the Masters' par-3 16th during the final round.
2021: Corey Conners records an ace on the par-3 sixth at Augusta National.
2022: Stewart Cink records a hole-in-one on the 16th at the Masters.
Early 2026: Lowry records an ace at Memorial Park during the Houston Open.
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.

News Intelligence

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.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7

Who Benefited

Shane Lowry benefited directly with a higher leaderboard position, heightened media attention, and receiving the Masters' customary crystal bowl reward.

Who Impacted

Competing players, particularly leader Rory McIlroy, saw their margin reduced and experienced increased pressure on the leaderboard after Lowry's ace.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 88%, Right 13%

Who Benefited

Shane Lowry benefited directly with a higher leaderboard position, heightened media attention, and receiving the Masters' customary crystal bowl reward.

Who Impacted

Competing players, particularly leader Rory McIlroy, saw their margin reduced and experienced increased pressure on the leaderboard after Lowry's ace.