Chance Cozby is a former PGA Tour executive who unexpectedly became a viral sensation as a TikTok chef under the name “3 Pieces of Pecan.” The name is a tribute to his late father, who once told him that keeping three pieces of Oklahoma pecan wood on the fire was the secret to perfect cooking temperature.
Cozby’s culinary journey began during the pandemic, when his son Catcher encouraged him to share his home-cooked meals online. What started as a fun family project quickly exploded—his videos, featuring hearty Southern and Tex-Mex dishes cooked on a massive flat-top griddle, have racked up millions of views.
His signature style includes simple, satisfying instructions delivered in a warm Oklahoma drawl, and meals that often feed a crowd, like breakfast burritos for an entire baseball team.
Despite his day job as executive director of the WM Phoenix Open, Cozby’s side gig has become a full-blown phenomenon, even landing him a spot on Good Morning America.
Watch the video above to see how Cozby makes a perfect smash burger.
