Eric Cole betting profile: Valspar Championship
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Eric Cole of the United States prepares to play a shot from a bunker on the sixth hole during the third round of the Cognizant Classic 2026 at PGA National Resort And Spa on February 28, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Raj Mehta/Getty Images)
Eric Cole finished tied for 12th at the Valspar Championship last year with a score of 5-under. He'll tee off at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club - Copperhead Course March 19-22 with hopes of improving upon that performance in the 2026 Valspar Championship.
Cole's recent history at the Valspar Championship
| Year | Result | Round scores | To par |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | T12 | 74-69-69-67 | -5 |
| 2024 | T33 | 73-67-71-71 | -2 |
| 2023 | MC | 74-70 | +2 |
At the Valspar Championship
- In Cole's most recent appearance at the Valspar Championship, in 2025, he finished tied for 12th after posting a score of 5-under.
- Viktor Hovland won this tournament in 2025, finishing at 11-under.
Cole's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | THE PLAYERS Championship | T32 | 73-73-71-69 | -2 | 26.100 |
| March 8, 2026 | Puerto Rico Open | MC | 74-69 | -1 | -- |
| March 1, 2026 | Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches | T37 | 71-69-69-70 | -5 | 18.000 |
| Feb. 8, 2026 | WM Phoenix Open | MC | 72-79 | +9 | -- |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Farmers Insurance Open | T27 | 69-66-72-72 | -9 | 31.000 |
| Jan. 25, 2026 | The American Express | T27 | 64-66-66-75 | -17 | 25.273 |
| Jan. 18, 2026 | Sony Open in Hawaii | MC | 67-73 | E | -- |
| Nov. 23, 2025 | The RSM Classic | T21 | 68-62-67-69 | -16 | -- |
| Nov. 16, 2025 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | MC | 72-73 | +3 | -- |
| Nov. 9, 2025 | World Wide Technology Championship | 10 | 69-63-68-65 | -23 | -- |
Cole's recent performances
- Cole has finished in the top 10 once over his last ten appearances.
- He had his best finish at the World Wide Technology Championship, where he finished 10th with a score of 23-under.
- Cole has an average of -0.732 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.024 Strokes Gained: Approach the Green in his past five tournaments.
- Cole has averaged -0.144 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Cole's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | 165 | -0.977 | -0.732 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | 82 | 0.035 | -0.024 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | 30 | 0.311 | 0.261 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | 45 | 0.342 | 0.351 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | 98 | -0.289 | -0.144 |
Cole's advanced stats and rankings
- Cole posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.977 (165th) this season, while his average Driving Distance of 296.9 yards ranked 132nd on TOUR.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Cole sported a 0.035 mark that ranked 82nd on TOUR. He ranked 157th with a 62.12% Greens in Regulation rate.
- Cole delivered a 0.342 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season, which placed him 45th on TOUR. In addition, he ranked fourth with a Putts Per Round average of 27.59, and he ranked 80th by breaking par 22.73% of the time.
- Cole has earned 100 FedExCup Regular Season points this season, ranking 87th.
All stats in this article are accurate for Cole as of the start of the Valspar Championship.
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