SHOT-BY-SHOT

Eric Cole's Dominant -6 Round 2: Precision Shotmaking at The Open

The Open · · Jul 17, 2026 · 14min

Total

+8.7

OTT

+4.5

APP

+4.2

ATG

+0.3

PUTT

-0.4

Eric Cole delivered a dominant Round 2 performance at The Open, shooting 64 (-6) with eight birdies and zero bogeys. His exceptional SG Total of 8.7 demonstrates surgical precision across par 3s, 4s, and 5s. This breakdown examines his strategic course management and lethal short-game execution that powered his commanding position.

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

280 ydsRemaining: 260 yds

Aggressive drive on par 5. Left side positioning for ideal approach angle.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

195 ydsRemaining: 65 yds

Aggressive second shot advances to scoring range. SG +0.62 from execution.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

58 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

Precise pitch lands within tapeline distance.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

7 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Confident birdie putt. Routine conversion.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsDouble Bogey

6-IronShot 1

SG: -1.07

165 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Par 3 tee shot misses right. Wind effect unexpected. Significant SG loss begins.

Lob WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.49

12 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Difficult chip from rough. Leaves testing putt distance.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.39

3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Downhill putt slides past. Miss on critical conversion.

Hole SG Total:-2.0

HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.1

305 ydsRemaining: 125 yds

Perfect drive on par 4. Center fairway position for short iron.

8-IronShot 2

SG: +1.1

122 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Exceptional: 8-iron finds the bottom of the cup for eagle. Stunning SG +2.2 gain.

Hole SG Total:+2.2

HOLE 5Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Solid drive on par 4. Right fairway sets up short iron.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

132 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Precision approach within 3 feet. Birdie range.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Short birdie putt made. Efficient scoring. SG +1.2.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

298 ydsRemaining: 132 yds

Drive on par 4 finds left side of fairway. Ideal angle.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

130 ydsRemaining: 4 yds

Sharp approach play. Ball settles near the pin.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

4 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie made. Cole's short-game precision on display. SG +1.2.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

285 ydsRemaining: 255 yds

Aggressive drive on par 5. Right fairway setup.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

205 ydsRemaining: 50 yds

Aggressive second advances to wedge distance.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

48 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Excellent pitch shot near the hole.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Tap-in birdie. Smooth par 5 execution. SG +0.62.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

300 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Controlled drive down the middle on par 4.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

128 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Short iron approach to inside 3 feet.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie made. Consistent scoring continues. SG +1.2.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

293 ydsRemaining: 137 yds

Aggressive drive on par 4. Left fairway positioned well.

6-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

134 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Mid-iron accurately placed near pin.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie conversion. Eighth birdie of the round locked in. SG +1.2.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBirdie

7-IronShot 1

SG: +0.68

175 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Par 3: Exceptional tee shot lands close to pin.

PutterShot 2

SG: +0.37

5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt made. Flawless short-game finish. SG +1.05.

Hole SG Total:+1.1

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