Ireland’s Shane Lowry has recorded his first European Tour ace by holing out with a 6-iron at the 183-yard par three 13th.

It is the fifth hole-in-one in the six-year history of the event but the first at the 13th on the Earth Course at the Jumeriah Estate course.

Unfortunately there was no prize of a new car for Lowry other than two nights accommodation at the stunning Atlantis Honour plus the honor on the next tee.

Shane Lowry proudly showing the ball he used to secure his first ace on Tour. (Photo – www.golfbytourmiss.com)

“It was a beautiful shot, a perfect number for my six iron and it’s my first one in tournament play and only my second-ever hole-in-one so it was pretty exciting but then it was hard to go on and play the next hole after it,” said Lowry.

“I noticed a Rolex sign on the tee and thought I might win a gleaming new Rolex but then two nights at the Atlantis Hotel is not too bad.”

Lowry eventually carded a one under par to head to the third round in a five-way share of fifth place on seven under par.

Others to have had aces during the season-ending event include:-

Stephen Gallacher – 4th round 2012

Joost Luiten – 4th round 2012

Ignacio Garrido – 4th round 2010

Charl Schwartzel – 1st round 2010.