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Eric Cole Dominates with Flawless 63 at John Deere Classic Round 2

John Deere Classic · · Jul 4, 2026 · 17min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+3.9

APP

+4.5

ATG

+0.4

PUTT

+0.9

Eric Cole delivered a masterclass with a -8 (63) performance in Round 2 of the John Deere Classic. His exceptional ball striking produced 5 birdies and 2 eagles, generating a remarkable 9.7 strokes gained advantage. Cole's short game was equally impressive, with nearly flawless execution across the course. Only one bogey on the 11th hole marred an otherwise dominant round.
HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
285 ydsRemaining: 145 yds

Accurate drive finds fairway, leaving 145 yards for approach.

8 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
138 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

8 iron approach sets up 12-foot birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
12 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes birdie putt, opening with +1.2 hole SG.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
300 ydsRemaining: 240 yds

Powerful drive covers 300 yards on par 5.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
155 ydsRemaining: 85 yds

3-wood leaves ideal 85-yard approach distance.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
85 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Wedge approach finds 8 feet from pin.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Solid 290-yard drive in fairway.

7 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
138 ydsRemaining: 15 ft

7 iron approach leaves 15 feet from pin.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
15 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes 15-foot birdie putt for +1.2.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.49
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Longest drive of round at 310 yards.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.65
150 ydsRemaining: 80 yds

3-wood leaves optimal 80-yard approach.

Gap WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.49
80 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Gap wedge finds 10 feet from pin.

Hole SG Total:+1.6
HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
5
DriverShot 1
SG: -0.32
260 ydsRemaining: 170 yds

Drive finds rough at 260 yards.

5 IronShot 2
SG: -0.24
125 ydsRemaining: 45 yds

5 iron advance leaves 45 yards short.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: -0.16
42 ydsRemaining: 25 ft

Wedge approach leaves difficult 25 feet.

PutterShot 4
SG: -0.08
25 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

First putt leaves 4-footer.

PutterShot 5
SG: 0
4 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes 4-foot bogey putt, round's only blemish with -0.8.

Hole SG Total:-0.8
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

310-yard drive shows recovery intent.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
125 ydsRemaining: 105 yds

3-wood leaves controlled 105-yard approach.

9 IronShot 3
SG: +0.12
105 ydsRemaining: 18 ft

9 iron leaves 18 feet from pin.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
18 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes 18-foot birdie for +0.62.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Returns to form with 295-yard fairway drive.

8 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
132 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

8 iron leaves 10 feet from pin.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes 10-foot birdie putt for fifth birdie, +1.2.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
315 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

315-yard drive on par 5, second longest of round.

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
125 ydsRemaining: 100 yds

3-wood leaves exactly 100 yards.

Pitching WedgeShot 3
SG: +0.12
98 ydsRemaining: 20 ft

Wedge approach leaves 20-foot birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
20 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes 20-foot birdie putt for +0.62.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 17Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
288 ydsRemaining: 142 yds

Steady 288-yard drive on closing hole.

7 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
140 ydsRemaining: 11 ft

7 iron leaves 11 feet from pin.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
11 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes 11-foot birdie to seal -8 round with 9.7 SG.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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