Eric Cole is the son of PGA Tour winner Bobby Cole and LPGA legend Laura Baugh. He was named the 2022-23 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year at age 35 after a breakout season, having overcome Addison's Disease and Type 1 diabetes during a decade-long grind through developmental tours.
About Eric Cole
Eric Cole is a US professional golfer. competing on the PGA Tour. Currently ranked #118 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). Eric Cole uses a PXG Lightning Tour Mid Driver (9°) driver, PXG 0317 ST Irons irons, and a Scotty Cameron Xperimental Prototype Putter putter. Equipment brand partnerships include PXG and Titleist.
PXG-heavy setup with Lightning Tour Max driver and rare Riptide LX Proto 60g shaft not available at retail. Cross-brand Vokey SM10 wedges with 'NO EXCUSES' stamping on the 60° lob wedge. Scotty Cameron mallet putter modified with SeeMore-style alignment aid generated extensive forum debate.
Current WITB
As spotted at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii in January 2026
Bag Breakdown
14 clubs from 3 brands in the bag
Deals on Eric's Equipment
PXG 0317 ST Irons
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Titleist Vokey Design SM11
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PXG Lightning Tour Mid Driver
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Equipment Context
Equipment Q&A
Eric Cole uses a PXG Lightning Tour Mid Driver (9°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.
Eric Cole uses a Scotty Cameron Xperimental Prototype Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.
Eric Cole uses PXG 0317 ST Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of January 2026, Eric Cole's bag includes a PXG Lightning Tour Mid Driver (9°), Scotty Cameron Xperimental Prototype Putter putter. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.
Eric Cole is sponsored by PXG, Titleist. From their sponsors, they use: PXG 0317 ST Irons, PXG Lightning Tour Mid Driver, PXG PXG Fairway Wood, PXG 0311 Fairway. They also use equipment from Titleist Vokey Design, Scotty Cameron which is not from their main sponsors.
