
Golf fans were treated to a rare spectacle on Thursday as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both scored hole-in-ones during the opening round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
The Ryder Cup teammates delivered spectacular moments at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach, adding excitement to an already competitive leaderboard.
🏆 Current Leaderboard – Round 1
Position | Player | Score |
---|---|---|
1st | 🇺🇸 Russell Henley | -8 |
T2nd | 🇺🇸 Jake Knapp, 🇬🇧 Justin Rose, 🇦🇺 Cam Davis, 🇦🇹 Sepp Straka, 🇩🇰 Rasmus Højgaard | -7 |
T8th | 🇬🇧 Rory McIlroy, 🇺🇸 Eric Cole, 🇺🇸 Justin Thomas, 🇺🇸 Lee Hodges, 🇮🇪 Shane Lowry, 🇺🇸 Lucas Glover | -6 |
Selected Others:
⛳ -5 Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1)
⛳ -4 Robert MacIntyre, Rickie Fowler
Two Aces in One Day: How McIlroy & Lowry Did It
🔴 McIlroy’s Ace at Spyglass Hill
- Hole: Par-3 15th
- Club: Wedge
- Distance: 119 yards
- Reaction: “You’re watching where it might land on the green, and then the thing just disappears.”
McIlroy, ranked No. 3 in the world, nailed his second PGA Tour hole-in-one, following his ace at the 2023 Travelers Championship.
The ball never touched the green, bouncing straight off the flagstick into the hole.
🟢 Lowry’s Ace at Pebble Beach
- Hole: Par-3 7th
- Club: Short iron
- Distance: 106 yards
- Reaction: Jumped into the air in disbelief!
Lowry’s third career ace on the PGA Tour follows his spectacular ones at the 2016 Masters and 2022 Players Championship.
His shot landed on the green, rolled perfectly, and disappeared into the cup—a magical moment at one of golf’s most iconic holes.
⏭️ What’s Next in Round 2?
🏌️ Russell Henley (-8) leads by one shot, with a six-player chasing pack including England’s Justin Rose (-7).
🔙 Scottie Scheffler (-5) made his return after two months out due to hand surgery, positioning himself just three shots off the lead.
📅 Upcoming Rounds:
- Round 2: Pebble Beach & Spyglass Hill
- Weekend Rounds: Pebble Beach only
📢 Your Thoughts?
🎯 Who will win the tournament?
🔥 Can McIlroy or Lowry build on their momentum?