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Eric Cole's Flawless Third Round: Eagle-Powered 63 at Charles Schwab Challenge

Charles Schwab Challenge · · Jun 1, 2026 · 14min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+4.5

APP

+3.9

ATG

+0.6

PUTT

+0.6

Eric Cole delivered a masterclass performance in Round 3 of the Charles Schwab Challenge, carding an impressive 63 (-7). His round featured one eagle and eight birdies, accumulating an exceptional Strokes Gained +9.7. Cole's aggressive approach on Par 5s, exemplified by his eagle at Hole 8, proved pivotal in establishing tournament control and positioning him for the final round.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
285 ydsRemaining: 255 yds

Confident tee shot finds the right side of fairway, leaving 255 for the approach.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
215 ydsRemaining: 40 yds

Aggressive fairway wood brings Cole within 40 yards of the green.

PWShot 3
SG: +0.12
38 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Precise pitch shot leaves a makeable birdie putt at 8 feet.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts birdie putt to start the impressive scoring sequence.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
6-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
175 ydsRemaining: 25 ft

Iron shot pulls left, leaving a difficult 25-foot putt. SG: -0.95 indicates missed opportunity.

PutterShot 2
SG: -0.24
25 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Lag putt leaves short, positioning Cole for a likely bogey.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
4 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes bogey putt to register his first blemish of the round.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
292 ydsRemaining: 138 yds

Powerful drive finds the center fairway, setting up a scoring opportunity.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
130 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Surgical approach iron leaves a short birdie putt at 8 feet. SG: +1.2

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts the birdie putt with authority.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 5Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Another strong drive, finding the left center of fairway.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
135 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

Another precise approach leaves 7 feet for birdie.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
7 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Back-to-back birdie. Cole finds his rhythm.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
6-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
177 ydsRemaining: 28 ft

Iron shot drifts right, another missed Par 3 green. SG: -0.95

PutterShot 2
SG: -0.24
28 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Long lag putt rolls to 5 feet, setting up another bogey.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
5 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the putt for his second bogey at a short Par 3.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
289 ydsRemaining: 141 yds

Bounces back with another solid drive down the middle.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
136 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Attacking iron finds 5 feet. Cole regains aggressive form.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
5 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the putt. Bounces back immediately from consecutive bogeys.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.79
276 ydsRemaining: 264 yds

Solid tee shot on the Par 5 leaves 264 yards to the green.

3-WoodShot 2
SG: +0.66
258 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Bombs 3-wood to the cup for eagle! Spectacular execution. SG: +2.62

Hole SG Total:+1.5
HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
291 ydsRemaining: 139 yds

Confident drive post-eagle finds the fairway.

7-IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
132 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

Another precise approach iron sets up a 7-foot birdie putt.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
7 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the putt for his 8th birdie of the round.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
6-IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
178 ydsRemaining: 26 ft

Third Par 3 miss of the round. Iron shot drifts right, leaving 26 feet.

PutterShot 2
SG: -0.24
26 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

Lag putt leaves a short putt for bogey.

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
3 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the short putt for his third bogey. Round concludes at -7.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
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