PGA Tour veteran leads at Colonial, but now comes the hard part

admin — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:12:47 +0000

No one had a better moving day at the Charles Schwab Challenge than Eric Cole. But now comes the hard part.

Cole, the 37-year-old PGA Tour veteran, shot a seven-under 63 on Saturday at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, to take a one-shot lead into Sunday’s final round. His 63 was two strokes better than the next-best round on Saturday (Nico Echavarria’s 65) and four better than a handful of others who shot 67.

This week is his 120th career start; he’s still looking for that elusive first victory.

“It’s not going to be an easy day tomorrow, I know that from my experience,” Cole said Saturday. “I know that it’s going to be difficult, but that’s why I practice really hard and that’s why I try and do everything the way I do so that I could be as prepared for whatever tomorrow brings.”

Cole started the day five off the lead but torched the classic country club well before the leaders teed off. He was four under on the front and added birdies on 10, 11 and 14 before his only bogey at 15. He bounced back with a birdie on 16 and parred the last two to take the clubhouse lead; a couple of hours later it was good for the 54-hole lead.

“Everything was kind of working well,” he said. “I got off to a really good start. I kind of knew going into it that it was going to be a harder course, firmer conditions. Getting off to that start and realizing how much harder the course was today was great. Then, yeah, just kept trying to hit good shots one after the next and make birdies when you can.”

Cole’s had runner-up and third-place finishes in his career (two of each) although all were in 2023. The closest he’s come to a victory was losing the 2023 Honda Classic in a playoff.

Cole sits at 12 under, one ahead of Ryan Gerard, who birdied the last two holes Saturday to shoot 68 and jump into solo second.

“That’s going to be big for tomorrow,” Gerard said of his finish. “Every shot really matters; any time you get a chance to capitalize on an opportunity you got to take advantage of it. And this course is going to play difficult, so you got to go out there with the right attitude and keep putting it in front of you and keep hitting it in the right spots.”

J.J. Spaun and Mac Meissner are tied at 10 under. Spaun, the 2025 U.S. Open champion, most recently won a month ago at the Valero Texas Open.

There’s also seven players tied at seven under, a group that includes Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, Ludvig Aberg, Akshay Bhatia and Brian Harman.

“I think [Sunday] will play similar to today if there’s wind,” Cole said. “There’s no rain, so it’s not going to get any softer. So just be prepared for probably another difficult day that requires a lot of good quality shots.”

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Galvin Green reveals bold and technical 2026 Part One collection

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:44:58 +0000

Galvin Green has unveiled its 2026 Part One collection, introducing a striking new look built around bold lined designs and the most advanced performance apparel in the brand’s history.

The responsibly sourced range showcases an expanded DRYVR rainwear line up, cutting edge fabrics and the lightest windbreaker the Swedish brand has ever produced.

Driven by the new Read the Line design theme, the collection blends modern aesthetics with elite level functionality, reinforcing Galvin Green’s reputation as a leader in high performance golf clothing.

Advanced DRYVR rainwear sets new performance standard

The centrepiece of the new collection is Galvin Green’s most comprehensive DRYVR rainwear offering to date. Designed to deliver complete protection in all conditions, the range combines technical innovation with standout visual appeal.

Headlining the men’s line up is the new ARLO full zip jacket, constructed from Pertex Shield Stretch technology.

The three layer fabric is fully waterproof, highly breathable and offers exceptional stretch to support unrestricted movement through the swing.

Built using PFAS free materials, the jacket reflects Galvin Green’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

Design features include a slide and glide interior to reduce friction with layers underneath, shaped sleeves for improved mobility and repositioned seams for enhanced comfort.

The jacket is available in eye catching colour combinations including Crystal Blue with Navy and White with Red, alongside classic Black with Royal Blue and Navy with White options.

The Arlo full zip jacket

Lightest ever windbreaker delivers second skin feel

Another major innovation is the launch of the LUIS short sleeve INTERFACE 1 jacket. Weighing just 94 grams, it becomes the lightest windproof garment Galvin Green has ever produced.

The bluesign approved fabric offers full wind protection with water resistance and stretches effortlessly during the swing.

Designed to pack down into a compact size, the LUIS is ideal for golfers seeking versatile performance in changing conditions.

Head of Product Sofia Ask Klason explained that the garment delivers a true second skin sensation, ensuring serious golfers remain comfortable without distraction.

The LUIS is available in Royal Blue, Black and Navy with a contrasting zipper.

The 2026 Part One collection has a striking new look

Premium layering and summer performance pieces

The INSULA mid layer range is strengthened with the introduction of the DON half zip and DARRYL crew neck sweaters.

Crafted from a new responsibly sourced fabric, both garments offer an exceptionally soft feel with breathable warmth for cooler days. Colour options include Royal Blue, Black and Navy, with White available in the DARRYL.

For warm weather play, the VENTIL8 PLUS collection introduces the MORLEY shirt featuring a contemporary straight line design and superior moisture wicking performance.

It is joined by the modern MANSFIELD shirt with an all over micro logo print and ribbed collar.

The new NICK pant and PEDRO short provide lightweight comfort with excellent breathability and mechanical stretch, available in Navy, Black and Sand.

The Women’s collection is expected to be a big success in 2026

Expanded women’s range blends style and protection

The women’s collection features four waterproof jackets in the DRYVR range, including the new ABBY jacket made from Pertex Shield Stretch fabric.

Available in Crystal Blue with White, Fuchsia with White and Navy with White, the jacket combines high performance protection with a fresh modern look.

The INSULA line is led by the DARLA full zip sweater, featuring an embossed pattern and soft stretchy comfort, while warm weather outfits are highlighted by the sleeveless MIA shirt paired with the MARIELLE skort in coordinated colourways.

Additional lightweight VENTIL8 PLUS pieces include the NEA pant, NOVA short and NINA skort, all designed to deliver maximum breathability and flexibility during summer rounds.

The Galvin Green 2026 Part One collection is available now. For more information, visit galvingreen.com