"Getting the yardages was a little tough," - Eric Cole reflects on the challenge of strong winds at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii

Following his third-round 67 at the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025, Eric Cole said it wasn't easy to play due to strong winds. He praised his caddie for getting the yardage correct amid the tough conditions.

On Saturday, January 11, Cole fired a second straight 67 to total 12-under. He moved up one spot to finish the day in a tie for second following the third round at Waialae Country Club.

During the post-round interview, Eric Cole was asked about the adjustments he made for the third round, considering it was the windiest day of the week.

"It was tough," Cole replied. "I think they forecast like east northeast wind, but I felt like it was bouncing around quite a bit, especially when we were making the turn like 8 through 12, so getting the yardages was a little tough, but caddie did a good job and we got a few of them right, so that's good."

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When will Eric Cole tee off at the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025?

Eric Cole is grouped with Stephan Jaeger and J.J. Spaun for the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025. The trio will tee off from Hole 1 on Sunday, January 12, at 2:50 p.m.

The first group of the day, featuring Taylor Pendrith, Nate Lashley, and Adam Svensson, will tee off from Hole 1 at 12:50 p.m. ET. Simultaneously, Tom Hoge, Matt McCarty, and Vincent Norrman will begin from the tenth tee.

Following the third round, Spaun has a one-stroke lead over the field at Waialae Country Club. Jaeger and Cole are tied for second at 12-under, alongside Patrick Fishburn.

Here's the leaderboard for the Sony Open in Hawaii 2025 following the third round:

• 1. J.J. Spaun: -13
• T2. Stephan Jaeger: -12
• T2. Eric Cole: -12
• T2. Patrick Fishburn: -12
• T5. Keegan Bradley: -11
• T5. Harry Hall: -11
• T5. Nick Taylor: -11
• T5. Nico Echavarria: -11
• T5. Brian Harman: -11
• T5. Lee Hodges: -11
• T11. Lucas Glover: -10
• T11. Maverick McNealy: -10
• T11. Ryan Gerard: -10
• T11. Gary Woodland: -10
• T11. Russell Henley: -10
• T16. Alex Smalley: -9
• T16. Paul Peterson: -9
• T16. Denny McCarthy: -9
• T16. Kensei Hirata: -9
• T20. Nick Dunlap: -8
• T20. Matt Kuchar: -8
• T20. Jesper Svensson: -8
• T20. Webb Simpson: -8
• T20. Bud Cauley: -8
• T20. Jackson Suber: -8
• T20. Mac Meissner: -8
• T20. Adam Schenk: -8
• T20. Zach Johnson: -8
• T29. Andrew Putnam: -7
• T29. Hideki Matsuyama: -7
• T29. Kevin Roy: -7
• T29. Sam Ryder: -7
• T29. Ben Martin: -7
• T29. Justin Lower: -7
• T29. C.T. Pan: -7
• T29. Rico Hoey: -7