Scheffler and Lowry Deliver Magic at Augusta with Hole-in-One Showcase

Augusta National delivered one of its most memorable third rounds in recent memory on Saturday, as Scottie Scheffler and Shane Lowry produced shots that will live long in the memory of golf fans watching the 2026 Masters.

Both players managed hole-in-ones during day three action, and their remarkable feats were rightly celebrated as part of the official round-up of the best shots from the third round at Augusta.

Scheffler, who arrived at the Masters as one of the pre-tournament favourites, has been in imperious form all week. The American's ability to deliver under pressure at Augusta has made him a fan favourite, and his latest ace only strengthened that reputation. The shot was pure execution — a textbook display of distance control and precision that left his opponents watching in disbelief.

Lowry, the 2019 Open Championship winner, showed his class on the grandest stage of all. The Irishman has never been short of drama at major championships, and his contribution to the day's best shots reinforced his reputation as one of the most exciting players in the sport when the pressure is at its highest.

The hole-in-one has long been considered the most glamorous shot in golf — a moment of pure alchemy where calculation meets fortune. For two players to achieve the feat in the same round at Augusta is extraordinary and added further drama to what has been a compelling tournament.

As the 2026 Masters heads into its final day, all eyes will be on whether either man can mount a serious title challenge. If Saturday's fireworks are anything to go by, the final round is set to deliver plenty more excitement at one of golf's most storied venues.