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Cole Leads Schwab Challenge by One
31 May
Summary
- Eric Cole leads Charles Schwab Challenge by one shot.
- Cole fired a third-round 63 at Colonial.
- Several top golfers are within striking distance.
Eric Cole fired an impressive third-round 63 at Colonial Country Club, positioning himself with a one-shot lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He enters Sunday's final round at 12-under par.
Cole's strong performance includes 19 consecutive par-or-better rounds in PGA Tour stroke-play events, with 15 of those played in Texas. This marks his best 54-hole position in several PGA Tour starts where he has previously finished runner-up.
Ryan Gerard is positioned one shot behind Cole, heading into Sunday's final round. Gerard leads the field in putting and proximity to the hole, aiming for a win that would be a significant statement.
Mac Meissner and J.J. Spaun are two shots back at 10-under. Meissner, a Dallas native, seeks his first PGA Tour victory, while Spaun brings three PGA Tour wins and major championship credibility.
Hideki Matsuyama, a past Masters champion and 11-time PGA Tour winner, is three shots behind. Alex Smalley is also at 9-under, building on a strong recent run that includes a runner-up finish at the PGA Championship.
Jordan Smith, who started the day with the lead, slipped to 6-under after a 4-over 74. Defending champion Ben Griffin is also at 6-under, aiming to join Ben Hogan as a back-to-back winner.
The compelling mix of contenders sets up an exciting final round. Cole, seeking his breakthrough win, faces pressure from a field that includes players with winning pedigrees and strong current form.
