Eric Cole seeks rebound at Memorial after recent playoff heartbreak

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Eric Cole seeks rebound at Memorial after recent playoff heartbreak
Summary

Eric Cole shot a three-under 69 in the second round of the Memorial Tournament on June 5, 2026, positioning himself within the top 10 at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Despite the solid performance, Cole reflected on the lingering pain from his recent playoff loss to Russell Henley at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He acknowledged the difficulty of moving past such defeats but emphasized a positive attitude and momentum in his game. Cole aims to secure his first PGA Tour title this season, having achieved several strong finishes in recent tournaments.

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  • •Cole stands at three-under 141 after 36 holes at Memorial.
  • •He lost in a playoff to Russell Henley at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
  • •Cole has finished 14th or better in four of his last five starts.
  • •He emphasizes learning from past performances to improve his game.
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Eric Cole says the pain of losing a playoff for his first PGA Tour title still lingers. But you couldn't tell from his solid start at Memorial

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