Lowry's ace at the par-three sixth hole was his second at the Masters, according to multiple reports. He finished the third round at nine under par after a 69, two strokes off the lead. Lowry described the moment as surreal.
He said in a press conference that it was wild, noting he had made one a couple of weeks ago in Houston and that you never expect to make a hole-in-one. He added that being in the hunt at the Masters and making a hole-in-one was pretty cool. The walk down the sixth hole, with crowds around the 16th, was special, and he said he would remember that for a while.
The ace gave him a boost, as he noted it took him from six-under to eight-under and suddenly only four back. Lowry also made a notable mistake during Friday's round, which was captured on video, according to major media reports. Beyond Augusta, Lowry has made aces at the 17th at Sawgrass in 2022 and the seventh at Pebble Beach in January 2025.
His final round score and final position at the Masters are not yet known, nor is the number of strokes behind the leader he finished. It is also unclear if any other player made a hole-in-one during the same tournament.