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Cole's Epic 12-Shot Turnaround at The Open
17 Jul
Summary
- Eric Cole shot a 76 then a 64, a 12-shot improvement.
- He made three double bogeys on day one at Royal Birkdale.
- Cole secured his spot in the weekend with his strong second round.
Eric Cole's participation in The Open Championship saw a remarkable shift in performance over two days at Royal Birkdale.
On Thursday, the 38-year-old golfer struggled, posting a 6-over 76. His round was marred by three double bogeys, including an incident where he mis-clubbed off the eighth tee, leading to a ball buried in a fairway bunker. Another significant error occurred on the 11th hole, where a slip during his drive resulted in the ball traveling only about 25 yards, forcing him to re-tee.
Cole demonstrated resilience on Friday, carding an exceptional 6-under 64. This dramatic 12-shot improvement not only brought him back to level par but also guaranteed his presence in the weekend rounds. Having made the cut in his debut Open appearance in 2024, Cole no longer needs his previously planned flight home to Orlando, Florida.
