Name: Eric Cole overcomes obstacles to live out PGA TOUR dream
Uploaded: 2023-07-12T18:30:35.430Z
Duration: 152 s
Description: Eric Cole has been living the dream after spending years grinding on mini tours. Capitalizing on success early in 2023, Cole has been riding momentum and finds himself inside the all-important top 50 in the FedExCup Standings.

In the third round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Eric Cole's tee shot on the 207-yard, par-3 3rd hole traveled 208 yards, landing in the right fairway and leaving a 19-foot 6-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Eric Cole hits 19-foot fairway shot for birdie on No. 3 at The RSM Classic

In the third round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Eric Cole's tee shot on the 170-yard par-3 6th hole travels 176 yards and lands on the right green, 35 feet from the hole, and he made a 35-foot putt for birdie.

Eric Cole drains long  putt for birdie on No. 6 at The RSM Classic

In the second round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Eric Cole's drive on the 463-yard, par-4 9th went 287 yards into the left fairway, leaving 173 yards to the hole. His 168-yard approach landed on the left side of the green, 18 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made an 18-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole sinks 19-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at The RSM Classic

In the final round of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 17 at World Wide Technology

In the third round of the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 18 at World Wide Technology

In the final round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Eric Cole's tee shot on the 203-yard par-3 10th hole traveled 215 yards, landing on the right side of the green 36 feet 6 inches from the hole, and he sank a 36-foot-6-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole drains monstrous 36-foot birdie putt at Sanderson Farms

Eric Cole talks about improving his accuracy off the tee and focus for the rest of the day.

Eric Cole mic’d up during Round 3 of the Sanderson Farms 

In the third round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Eric Cole's 113-yard approach from the fairway bunker lands on the left side of the green, leaving a 13-foot 4-inch putt, which he sank for birdie.

Eric Cole sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Sanderson Farms

In the third round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Eric Cole's tee shot on the 628-yard, par-5 5th hole traveled 322 yards into the right rough, his 257-yard shot from the rough landed 53 feet 4 inches from the hole, his 44-foot-7-inch shot from the fairway finished 8 feet 10 inches from the hole, and he made the 8-foot-10-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole sinks 9-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at Sanderson Farms

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 2 of the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship, featuring Tom Kim, Garrick Higgo, Danny Walker, and Eric Cole, among others. 

Highlights | Round 2 | Sanderson Farms Championship 

Following his second-round 5-under 67 at the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship, Eric Cole talks about carrying over his momentum as well as areas he would like to improve.

Eric Cole’s interview after Round 2 of the Sanderson Farms 

In the second round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Eric Cole's drive on the 443-yard, par-4 9th went 303 yards into the left intermediate rough, his 114-yard approach from the rough landed on the right side of the green 3 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-7-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole hits 114-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Sanderson Farms

In the second round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Eric Cole's drive on the 411-yard, par-4 8th hole traveled 269 yards to the left fairway, leaving 116 yards to the pin. His 117-yard approach from the fairway landed on the left side of the green, finishing 6 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he sank a 6-foot 11-inch putt for birdie.

Eric Cole hits 117-yard approach to 7 feet, sets up birdie on No. 8 at Sanderson Farms

In the second round of the 2025 Sanderson Farms, Eric Cole's drive on the 495-yard, par-4 6th hole traveled 290 yards into the left fairway, leaving 184 yards to the hole, his 177-yard approach landed on the right side of the green, leaving a 25-foot 3-inch putt, and he sank the 25-foot 3-inch birdie putt.

Eric Cole sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at Sanderson Farms

Check out the best shots of the day from Round 1 of the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship, featuring Matt Kuchar, Niklas Norgaard, Max Homa, Erick Cole, and Garrick Higgo, among others. 

Highlights | Round 1 | Sanderson Farms Championship 

In the first round of the 2025 Procore, Eric Cole's tee shot on the 173-yard par-3 17th hole traveled 175 yards, landing on the right side of the green and finishing 5 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he sank a 5-foot-11-inch birdie putt.

Eric Cole hits 175-yard tee shot to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at Procore

In the first round of the 2025 Procore, Eric Cole's drive on the 456-yard, par-4 9th hole traveled 287 yards, finding the left bunker and leaving 168 yards to the hole. His 182-yard approach from the fairway bunker landed on the right side of the green, leaving a 42-foot 3-inch putt, which he sank for birdie.

Eric Cole sinks 42-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Procore

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-4 4th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 4 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-3 3rd hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

In the second round of the 2025 3M Open, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Eric Cole nearly aces No. 17 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Eric Cole makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-5 10th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

In the third round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 15 at Travelers

In the second round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Eric Cole drains 14-footer for birdie at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Eric Cole makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 18 at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Eric Cole sinks a 22-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Travelers

In the opening round of the 2025 Travelers Championship, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

In the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole.

Eric Coles excellent approach leads to short birdie putt at the Memorial

In the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-5 11th hole.

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

In the opening round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025, Eric Cole makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Eric Cole nearly aces No. 4 at the Memorial

Eric Cole has been living the dream after spending years grinding on mini tours. Capitalizing on success early in 2023, Cole has been riding momentum and finds himself inside the all-important top 50 in the FedExCup Standings.

Eric Cole overcomes obstacles to live out PGA TOUR dream

Two-time TOUR winner Ludvig Åberg shared his enthusiasm for Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA TOUR, noting: "We all want to play against the best players. Brooks Koepka is certainly one of them."

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'	

Check out Justin Thomas’ best shots from a stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season, crowned by his drought-ending victory at the RBC Heritage.

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Ludvig Åberg's approach shot on the par-3 fifth hole bounces out of the bunker and onto the green.

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel sinks a 7-foot putt on the 13th hole to claim Match 3 for Atlanta Drive GC.

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

While watching Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Lexi Thompson talks to Marty Smith about hitting at the screen in the SoFi Center for the first time and potentially playing in the WTGL's inaugural season in 2027.

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL 

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup gets under the rocks on the "Stinger," hitting a 1-iron and ultimately winning the hole for Atlanta Drive. At just a 2-degree launch angle, Gotterup's shot never got more than 16 feet off the ground and traveled 299 yards.

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC chips in on hole No. 9 to fire up his team.

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Wyndham Clark hits his approach shot on No. 3 to 7 feet, winning the hole for his team and tying the match.
 

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup wins hole No. 6 for Atlanta Drive GC with a crazy, 33-foot chip-in from an awkward lie.
 

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC drills the camera perched on top of the big screen with his approach shot on hole No. 2, which lands 8 feet away. Atlanta Drive alternate Chris Gotterup drains the putt to win the hole.

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Check out Collin Morikawa’s best shots, including bunker hole-outs, impossible chip-ins and near-aces, from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season. 

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season, highlighted by his win at The Genesis Invitational.

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 15 feet to win the match against Los Angeles Golf Club for his team.

Eric Cole overcomes obstacles to live out PGA TOUR dream

Ludvig Åberg talks Brooks Koepka's return to PGA TOUR on 'The Drop'

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL

Eric Cole hits 19-foot fairway shot for birdie on No. 3 at The RSM Classic

Eric Cole drains long putt for birdie on No. 6 at The RSM Classic

Eric Cole sinks 19-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at The RSM Classic

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 17 at World Wide Technology

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 18 at World Wide Technology

Eric Cole drains monstrous 36-foot birdie putt at Sanderson Farms

Eric Cole mic’d up during Round 3 of the Sanderson Farms

Eric Cole sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Sanderson Farms

Eric Cole sinks 9-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at Sanderson Farms

Highlights | Round 2 | Sanderson Farms Championship

Eric Cole’s interview after Round 2 of the Sanderson Farms

Eric Cole hits 114-yard approach to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Sanderson Farms

Eric Cole hits 117-yard approach to 7 feet, sets up birdie on No. 8 at Sanderson Farms

Eric Cole sinks 25-foot birdie putt on No. 6 at Sanderson Farms

Highlights | Round 1 | Sanderson Farms Championship

Eric Cole hits 175-yard tee shot to 6 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at Procore

Eric Cole sinks 42-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Procore

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 4 at Wyndham

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 3 at Wyndham

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Eric Cole nearly aces No. 17 at 3M Open

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 15 at Travelers

Eric Cole drains 14-footer for birdie at Travelers

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 18 at Travelers

Eric Cole sinks a 22-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Travelers

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 15 at Travelers

Eric Coles excellent approach leads to short birdie putt at the Memorial

Eric Cole makes birdie on No. 11 at the Memorial

Eric Cole nearly aces No. 4 at the Memorial