Eric James Cole (born June 12, 1988) is an American professional golfer from Delray Beach, Florida who plays on the PGA Tour.

He was awarded the 2022–23 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year[2] and is also the son of professional golfers Bobby Cole and Laura Baugh.

With both parents being tour golfers, Cole grew up on golf courses and started playing seriously at age 11.

[3] At age 14, while playing high school golf, Cole became a friend of Sam Saunders, the grandson of Arnold Palmer.

[5] Cole earned his Korn Ferry Tour card in 2017 and played in eight events, making two cuts.