Generational talent runs in Pierceson Coody‘s blood. A third-generation golfer, Coody continues that legacy with an incredible professional career. Born January 7, 2000, the 25-year-old golfer is already a well-known name in the golfing world. His birthplace is in Plano, Texas, which he continues to represent on the PGA Tour. However, before he set foot on the biggest stages, Coody was known to have been a golfing prodigy.

His collegiate run featured consistent performances and commendable golfing metrics. Competing out of the University of Texas, Coody turned professional in 2022. Immediately after, he joined the Korn Ferry Tour, where he posted three wins. But before we continue with his professional career, it’s worth taking a look at his roots.

Pierceson Coody’s golfing legacy

Coody, along with his twin brother, Parker, got exposed to the sport early in their childhood. That’s only natural when your family has essentially lived and breathed golf for decades. Starting with Coody’s grandfather, Charles Coody, to their father, and now the twins on the course. In fact, Charles is a member of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame.

Coody’s grandfather displayed an incredible spell in his professional career, winning the 1971 Masters. The dominant golfer edged out top players like Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller for the victory. He also won the 1964 AT&T Byron Nelson. His son and Pierceson Coody’s father, Kyle Coody, also competed professionally in the Korn Ferry Tour from 1990-96.

Their influence on the Coody twins is undeniable. The brothers discovered golf in the 4th standard. Although the family’s constant exposure to the sport initially pushed them away, by the 6th standard, Pierceson and Parker had found their place in the greens.

“There was kind of an overbearing sense of golf in the family, and other sports became really interesting,” Pierceson said. “When you’re young, the ball’s small and doesn’t go very far, and it’s not a very fun sport to play.”

However, moving ahead, the brothers posted stellar wins, quickly climbing up the ranks. Coody recorded an amateur career-best rank at 2nd on the WAGR, while Parker trailed behind at 68th. Moreover, Coody helped his high school team win the state championship, reflecting his early prowess.

By the time he began his collegiate career, the golfer had already begun witnessing commendable success on the circuit. He attended the University of Texas, where he majored in Corporate Communication. In the golfing sphere, Coody helped his team, the Longhorns, win the 2022 NCAA Division I Championship.

The Texan golfer made his mark in the amateur circuit, too, representing the US in the 2020 & 2021 Arnold Palmer Cup. Moreover, he played in the 2021 Walker Cup, contributing 2 points to the US’s 14–12 victory. However, what was probably a career highlight was when he caddied for his grandfather, making it a masterclass disguised as a job. The twins caddied for Charles in the 2006 Masters par-3 contest.

But his grandfather’s influence goes beyond this instance, as per Coody himself. “A lot of people can hit a golf ball and hit it really well,” Pierceson said. “It’s just how well you do when it counts, and that’s what (our grandfather) has really helped us with, especially through college.”

This golfing legacy has shown in Pierceson’s performances for a while now. His professional career has been nothing short of remarkable.

Pierceson Coody’s professional career

Right after Coody left his University for professional golf, he already had a contract lined up. This was a multi-million dollar LIV contract. The newly turned pro golfer had basically found a goldmine, owing to his prodigal collegiate run. However, Coody understood the implications of the deal and how it could choke up his PGA Tour career. Making a difficult decision, Coody instead opted for the Korn Ferry Tour.

He gained his card in 2022 via the PGA Tour University Series. Following his official entry to the golfing scene, the young hopeful went on to secure three wins on the circuit in the 2022-23 season. His maiden title came at the 2022 Live and Work in Maine Open, where he carded a stellar 15-under for the tournament. He followed that up with two wins in 2023, one at the Panama Championship, where he claimed the playoffs, and the next at the Price Cutter Charity Championship (25-under).

These victories proved his worth among the KFT golfers, earning him the PGA Tour card. However, his PGA Tour debut came much earlier in 2021, while he was still an amateur. The golfer missed the cut at the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines. Later that year, Coody and his twin suffered a broken bone in their right arm due to a freak injury, interestingly on the same day.

The golfer is 5’9 and weighs 175 lbs, promising a short yet strong stature. His total career earnings sit lavishly at around $2 million. The golfer uses TaylorMade for his clubs. Across the PGA Tour, he has competed in 49 starts, making the cut in 26 of them. The golfer prides himself on 1 runner-up, 1 third-place finish, and 3 top-5 finishes.

Speaking of which, his PGA Tour debut season wasn’t as impressive as he expected. After a disappointing 2024 season, he lost his full card by the end of the year. While he kept a conditional status for this year, he would have to flip the script if he wants to regain that status.

At the Bank of Utah Black Desert Championship, Coody is doing exactly that. Standing at T3 (14-under) after three rounds, Coody is just three shots behind the leading Michael Brennan. If he can continue this spell on the Sunday round, Coody might just be on his way to his maiden PGA Tour title. If he doesn’t win, the strong finish would make a good case for the golfer seeking redemption after the 2024 dip.