Who Is Austin Eckroat’s Caddie? PGA Tour Pro’s Bagman Explored

Austin Eckroat’s cutthroat performance at the Cognizant Classic has put him in the golf world’s spotlight. However, it’s not just him who has garnered increased attention. The limelight is also on his long-time caddie, Stone Coburn.

After all, the relationship between a caddie and a golfer is so interlinked, with both of them requiring one another to function in union to achieve heights of shared success. Eckroat’s pillar of strength has been Stone Coburn for quite some time now, and the way the duo is thriving proves their pairing to be a perfect one. Let us get to know Eckroat’s looper a bit better! 

Getting to know Stone Coburn better

The 25-year-old shares a close relationship with his caddie. With the duo being relatively close in age to one another, it is almost understandable how they can relate well to one another, and their progress is evidence of this.

Talking about who Coburn really is, the star caddie is a University of Arkansas graduate and a relatively open person. His wholesome content on all his social media profiles exhumes him as an extrovert. The duo dates back to Eckroat’s time at the 2019 US Open. In fact, his bagman was extremely proud of the star when sharing their feat.

He wrote on Instagram, “Did Austin birdie the first sudden-death playoff hole to earn a spot in the U.S. Open? Like a MAFK, he did. Next stop: U.S. Open.”

Ever since, the duo has stuck with one another through thick and thin. Despite the fact that the Oklahoma resident has had a rather bumpy road, career-wise. His continued efforts with Coburn have made a big difference in his current standings and achievements, which eventually led him to achieve his first PGAT win.

Their close bond was also evident when the American professional invited his caddie along with his romantic partner to his wedding with Sally Merrill. Talking about how his bagman (and on-course support system) are very much a pair of goal-setters. Eckroat once said, “Stone and I set a couple of goals, and yeah, it’s kind of fun to look back at the end of the year. We did it last year as well, and you know, assess and stuff.”

The University of Arkansas graduate has a degree in marketing and finance, which he earned back in 2021. According to his

LinkedIn, the star caddie also has experience working at Lighthouse Financial in 2021. Furthermore, he also has experience working at the Crossroads Real Estate Group. Well, we have explored his professional life, but what about his personal life? Thankfully, we’ve got an answer to all your questions.

Who is Stone Coburn in a relationship with?

Stone Coburn is in a rather committed relationship with Grace Davis. Their long-time relationship translated into something serious back in December 2023, when Coburn proposed to Davis with a beautiful ring and his initial ‘S’ band alongside. On this auspicious occasion, Grace Davis wrote, “I got the stone forever.” In fact, Davis accompanied Coburn to Eckroat’s wedding.

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Sharing a wholesome picture alongside his beloved, Davis wrote, “The very best weekend celebrating the Eckroats. We love you, Sally Merrill and Austin Eckroat.” Like her husband-to-be, it seems that Grace Davis also has an extroverted and open personality. A sweep search through her public Instagram account reveals that she often openly shares updates on her life with her followers online.

Moreover, she is often seen traveling and accompanying Coburn on his golf-related outings with the golfer. Her supportive character is also an important trait that helps Stone Coburn be a better caddy to Eckroat and indirectly helps further the latter’s game.

The relationship between the 1-time PGA Tour winner and Coburn seems to continue further. Their shared support and compatibility have led them to the top of the leaderboard at the Cognizant Classic, which was held at the PGA National Members Club. The PGAT pro won the event with flying colors and a mind-blowing score of 17-under par that fetched the star his biggest prize money sum of $1.62 million.

What do you think about the intricate relationship shared by Austin Eckroat and Stone Coburn? Share your interesting views and opinions in the comments section below.

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