Shane Lowry hits hole-in-one to light up the Masters

12 Apr 2026 • 5:18 AM MYT
The Independent
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Shane Lowry hits hole-in-one to light up the Masters

  • Irish golf star Shane Lowry hit a spectacular hole-in-one at the Masters on Saturday.
  • Lowry has a reputation for hitting ones throughout his career, and he nailed another at the sixth hole during his third round.
  • This is the second time that Lowry has managed a hole-in-one at the Masters after he also pulled it off in his final round back in 2016.
  • Lowry celebrated his brilliant achievement gleefully, while the crowd at Augusta National erupted.
  • Lowry’s amazing feat improved his chances of chasing down tournament leader Rory McIlroy.