“That I’m good enough, that I can do it out here, I can play golf for a living,” is what Pierceson Coody said. After going completely bogey-free, carding ten birdies in the first round of the ISCO Championship, Coody maintained the lead by two strokes. He had an opening 11-under 61, followed by a 5-under 67 on the second day.

After going winless in his entire 26 career starts, Coody is on a mission! Well, the mission is not just to win the co-sanctioned event, but to break records and emerge victorious. The 24-year-old had already set a record by making the lowest cut score in the first round. Now, what is he up to next?

In 2023, Lee Hodges won the trophy at the 3M Open with a whopping seven strokes and a 63-64-66-67. He was on top of the leaderboard from the first round, and now Coody wishes to become the next champion who does the same. According to PGA Tour Communications, “He is attempting to become the first wire-to-wire (no ties) winner of the ISCO Championship and the first on TOUR since Lee Hodges at the 2023 3M Open.”

Adding to the list is the fact that no other golfer, except for Jim Herman has ever won the ISCO Championship in their debut performance. Given that Pierceson Coody made an appearance on the field first time, and has already led the first two rounds, there are chances that his name might get added to the list. But who is this 24 YO trying to break through all the records? Here’s all you need to know about him!

Pierceson Coody was born on January 7, 2000. He is the son of Kyle Coody, who himself played for the University of Texas from 1983 to 1987. The American professional golfer is currently residing Plano in Texas. His father made a great name for himself by grabbing over 20 Korn Ferry Tour starts from 1990 to 1996, and also playing on the Asian Tour and Canadian Tour. His grandfather Charles Coody was also a part of the PGA Tour for over 2 decades (1960-1980) and had also won the Masters Championship (1971).

Coody went to the West High School. Following in the footsteps of his father, won the 2016 state title representing. He graduated from the University of Texas right before turning pro in 2022, majoring in corporate communications. The 24 YO Pro also has a twin brother, Parker Coody, who just like him, plays on the PGA Tour.

It seems as if golf is something that has often helped in the Coody’s bonding. When their grandfather played at the Masters for the last time in his career in 2006, both the Coody brothers, who were only six years old back then, caddied for him at the Augusta National. They also took turns putting on alternate holes. Witnessing their grandfather’s passion for the sport inspired the third-generation golfer to pursue it as a career. His first proud moment? Scoring a 40-footer on No.9 while caddying for the grandfather.

Pierceson Coody’s journey: Student golfer to turning pro

Pierceson Coody was also a part of the college golfing team at the University of Texas. In 2021, he got into an accident that broke the bone in his right hand. However, that did not stop him, as he continued guiding the team to come out victorious at the NCAA Championship. Being exceptionally close and supportive of each other, he says he could not have done it without the help of his twin brother.

He gave stellar performances not just in college but also in several prestigious tournaments. He was ranked no. 1 at the Western Amateur Championship in 2022. This was why, right after graduating, he turned pro and also got a card for the Korn Ferry Tour being No. 1 in the PGA Tour University Velocity Global Ranking.. He also became one of the top KFT players, after winning twice in fifteen starts.

He was also a key target for the LIV Golf, but he turned down the offer, for wanting to earn a name for himself on the PGA Tour. By far, his best performance has been at the Charles Schwab International in May where he finished at a T5 with a 5-under score, 9 strokes away from the winner, Davis Riley.

However, his spectacular performance currently at the ISCO Championship might finally make his dream of earning a significant win on the PGA Tour come true. He has already earned a record of the lowest cut on the PGA Tour. Will he be able to grab onto the win for the next two rounds? Stay tuned to find out!