Shane Lowry etched his name deeper into Masters lore Saturday, sinking a hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole during the third round. The Irishman used a 7-iron on the 190-yard shot, which bounced twice before dropping, prompting an immediate, emphatic celebration shared with partner Tommy Fleetwood. This feat instantly propelled the 2019 Open champion into a tie for third place at 8 under par.

This particular ace marks a historic achievement; Lowry becomes the first golfer ever to record multiple holes-in-one during his Masters career. He previously achieved the feat on the 16th in the final round of the 2016 tournament. Furthermore, this is his second ace in consecutive events, following a similar success during the recent Houston Open at Memorial Park.

Augusta National rewards such feats with a crystal bowl, adding a tangible prize to the impressive display of skill. Statistically, Lowry joins an exclusive group, becoming only the third player in the last two decades to record multiple aces across all major championships, following Si Woo Kim and Louis Oosthuizen. His repertoire now includes aces at TPC Sawgrass and Pebble Beach.

Scoring an ace at the sixth hole is rare, as Corey Conners was the last player to manage it in 2021. Lowry’s collection of impossible shots at iconic venues suggests he thrives under the pressure cooker atmosphere of golf’s biggest tournaments, making his Saturday surge genuinely compelling viewing for the final round.