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Shane Lowry Scores Historic Hole-in-One at Masters

4/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shane Lowry of Ireland hit a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth in the third round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National.
The 7-iron from 190 yards marked Lowry's second Masters hole-in-one and made him the first to post two aces at the Masters.
The shot left him at 8-under, tied for second, four behind leader Rory McIlroy.
The final round is scheduled for Sunday.

History

Historical Context

The Masters Tournament, founded in 1934 by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, quickly became a premier golf event at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Horton Smith won the inaugural tournament, which featured a total purse of $5,000. The tournament's legacy has evolved, highlighted by Gene Sarazen's famous double eagle in 1935 and Shane Lowry's recent achievement of two hole-in-ones, showcasing its enduring significance in golf history.

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Story summary

Shane Lowry of Ireland hit a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth in the third round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National.
The 7-iron from 190 yards marked Lowry's second Masters hole-in-one and made him the first to post two aces at the Masters.
The shot left him at 8-under, tied for second, four behind leader Rory McIlroy.
The final round is scheduled for Sunday.

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