Lowrys Hole-in-One on 6th Boosts Masters Contention

Augusta, Ga. - Shane Lowry etched his name into Masters history on Saturday with a stunning hole-in-one on the par-3 sixth hole during the third round, propelling the Irish golfer into strong contention for his first green jacket and second major championship.

Lowry, the 2019 Open Championship winner, carded a 4-under 68 in the third round at Augusta National Golf Club, finishing the day at 9-under par for the tournament. His rounds of 70, 69 and 68 placed him solo fourth, just two strokes behind co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young, who share the top spot at 11-under. Starting the day seven shots off McIlroy's pace, Lowry birdied the second hole early and then delivered the highlight of his round on the 190-yard sixth. Using a 7-iron, he struck the ball straight at the flag, where it landed softly, bounced twice and dropped into the cup. The feat marked the seventh hole-in-one on the sixth hole in Masters history and the first since Corey Conners in 2021.

The ace not only boosted Lowry's score from 6-under to 8-under but also made him the first player to record multiple holes-in-one at the Masters. His previous came on the par-3 16th in the final round of 2016. Lowry has a...