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Masters magic: Shane Lowry delivers rare ace on No. 6 at Augusta
TL;DR
Shane Lowry made a rare hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole at Augusta during the Masters Tournament, celebrating with teammate Tommy Fleetwood. This marks only the seventh ace in Masters history on that hole, earning Lowry a traditional crystal bowl trophy.
The Emerald Isle is kind of having a moment at the Masters Tournament this week.
While Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy entered the weekend at 12 under — the largest 36-hole lead in tournament history — Irishman Shane Lowry, one of McIlroy's close friends, moved to 8 under during the third round after carding a rare ace.
Paired up with European teammate Tommy Fleetwood on Saturday afternoon, Lowry teed it up at Juniper — the par-3 sixth playing at 190 yards — and hit a beauty. The ball landed on the green and proceeded to roll straight into the hole.
Lowry immediately threw his hands in the air and pumped his arms in excitement as the patrons celebrated. Then it was Fleetwood who brought him in for a hug to congratulate him.
It's only the seventh ace all-time on No. 6 in Masters history. Lowry's reward? A large crystal bowl — as has been tradition since 1954.
This is the second hole-in-one in Lowry's 11-year Masters career, with the first coming on the par-3 16th during the final round in 2016.
Needing one stroke on No. 6, Shane Lowry cards an ace. #themasterspic.twitter.com/SAr9uy2KBs
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Q&A
How many aces have been made on No. 6 at the Masters Tournament?
There have been only seven aces made on No. 6 in Masters history.
What did Shane Lowry receive for his hole-in-one at Augusta?
Shane Lowry received a large crystal bowl, a traditional reward for aces since 1954.
What was Rory McIlroy's lead at the Masters entering the weekend?
Rory McIlroy entered the weekend with a 12 under lead, the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.
