Shane Lowry might be the certified king of aces in professional golf.
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The Irishman made a hole-in-one at Augusta National’s par-3 sixth hole Saturday during the third round of the 2026 Masters. Lowry hit 7-iron on the 190-yard shot and landed his ball about 20 feet in front of the flag. It took two bounces and rolled right into the cup.
This is just the latest in Lowry’s long history of aces at iconic holes around the globe.
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In 2016, he made one at Augusta’s 16th. Six years later at the Players Championship, he aced the famous island green 17th at TPC Sawgrass. Then last year, he holed one from off the tee at Pebble Beach’s scenic par-3 seventh. He also made a hole-in-one just two weeks ago at the Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park.
The ace at Augusta’s sixth on Saturday propelled him up to a tie for second on the Masters leaderboard, four shots off the lead of his good friend Rory McIlroy as of 3:45 p.m. ET.
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Gary Woodland of the United States chips onto the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Gary Woodland of the United States chips onto the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A detailed view of a patron’s hat with Masters pins during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A general view of the leader board on the sixth hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A general view of the 16th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A detailed view of patron’s chairs lined up on the 16th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A general view of the 16th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A general view of the 16th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A patron looks on while wearing a hat with the Masters logo on the 16th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A general view of the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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A general view of chairs lined up for Patrons along the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Viktor Hovland of Norway and his caddie Shay Knight walk the second fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Keegan Bradley of the United States plays a shot on the second hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Mastes 2026: Shane Lowry makes hole-in-one Saturday at Augusta
