| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Eric James Cole  |
| Date of Birth | June 12, 1988 |
| Age | 38 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Palm Springs, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Professions | Professional Golfer (PGA Tour) |
| Religion | Not Publicly Available |
| Years Active | 2009 – Present |
| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida, USA |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | 5 feet and 9 inches (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lbs (70 kg) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Type | Athletic build  |
| Family | |
| Father | Bobby Cole (South African professional golfer; won the 1966 British Amateur and the 1977 Buick Open on the PGA Tour) |
| Mother | Laura Baugh (American professional golfer; 1971 U.S. Women’s Amateur champion and 1973 LPGA Rookie of the Year) |
| Siblings | One of seven siblings |
| Children | Not Publicly Available |
| Education | |
| School | Not Publicly Available |
| University | Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Qualifications | Played Division II college golf at Nova Southeastern University |
| Career | |
| Turned Professional | 2009 |
| Path to PGA Tour | Spent 13 years competing on the Minor League Golf Tour and Korn Ferry Tour before earning his PGA Tour card in 2022 |
| Notable Awards | PGA Tour Rookie of the Year (2022-23); Minor League Golf Tour Money List Winner (2019) |
| Best Major Finish | T15 at the 2023 PGA Championship |
| Highest World Ranking | 36 (achieved February 25, 2024) |
| Rookie Season Earnings | Over $5.48 million in the 2022-23 PGA Tour season |
| Relationship & More | |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Stephanie Williams Cole (proposed February 2023 at Pebble Beach; married December 2023) |
| Children | Not Publicly Available |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | Estimates vary by source, generally placed in the multi-million dollar range as of 2026, driven mainly by PGA Tour earnings and sponsorships |
| @ericjamescole | |
Lesser Known Facts
- Eric Cole is the son of two professional golfers – his father, Bobby Cole, and mother, Laura Baugh – and grew up as one of seven siblings immersed entirely in the sport.
- He was born the year after his parents remarried, two years after their earlier divorce.
- He never had a coach outside of his own parents throughout his golfing development.
- He befriended Sam Saunders, grandson of golf legend Arnold Palmer, at age 14, and later served as Saunders’ caddie at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour.
- He spent 13 years grinding through lower-tier circuits like the Minor League Golf Tour before finally earning his PGA Tour card in 2022, becoming, at age 35, the second-oldest recipient of the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award.
- He has managed type 1 diabetes and Addison’s disease throughout his competitive career, wearing a blood-sugar sensor on the course as part of his routine.
- He proposed to his now-wife, Stephanie, at Monterey Peninsula’s Shore Course ahead of the 2023 Pebble Beach Pro-Am, after the couple had already been together for seven and a half years.
FAQs
Who is Eric Cole?
Eric Cole is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour, best known for winning the 2022-23 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award.
What is Eric Cole’s full name?
His full name is Eric James Cole.
When was Eric Cole born?
His birth was witnessed on June 12, 1988.
How old is Eric Cole?
Eric Cole is currently 38 years old (as of 2026).
Where is Eric Cole from?
He was born in Palm Springs, California, USA, and currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida.
What is his profession?
He is a professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour.
When did he turn professional?
He turned professional in 2009 and spent 13 years on lower-tier tours before earning his PGA Tour card in 2022.
How tall is Eric Cole?
His height is 5 feet and 9 inches.
What is his weight?
Eric Cole weighs approximately 155 lbs (70 kg).
Who are Eric Cole’s parents?
His father is Bobby Cole, a South African professional golfer, and his mother is Laura Baugh, a former American LPGA Tour golfer.
Does he have any siblings?
Yes, he is one of seven siblings, though their individual names have not been widely publicized.
Is Eric Cole married? Who is his wife?
Yes, Eric Cole is married to his wife, Stephanie Williams. He proposed in February 2023 at Pebble Beach, and the couple married in December 2023.
Who are his children?
Information about children has not been publicly disclosed.
What is his highest qualification?
He played Division II college golf at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
What awards has Eric Cole won?
He won the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award for the 2022-23 season and the Minor League Golf Tour money list title in 2019.
What is Eric Cole’s net worth?
Estimates vary by source, but his net worth is generally placed in the multi-million dollar range as of 2026, largely driven by PGA Tour earnings and sponsorships.
