Erik Compton is a 28 year old golfer who is most known for the fact that heart issues have hampered his ability to golf in recent years. He is currently in the news because the PGA Tour has made special provisions for him to have a golf cart during his playtime in the PGA Tour's current Qualifying Tournament event which is currently being held at Crandon Golf, a course on Key Biscayne in Florida. Erik Compton received his first heart transplant at the age of twelve, and received a second heart transplant in May after suffering a heart attack that he nearly did not survive. His heart issues have hampered his golfing career in the past, but he is refusing to allow it to keep him from his quest for a PGA Tour card.
Where He Is Now -
At 28 years old, Erik Compton just experienced his second heart transplant in his life. His first transplant occurred when he was 12, and at the time he was the youngest transplant recipient to receive a heart in the hospital where he was staying. Five months ago he experienced the heart transplant after narrowly surviving a severe heart attack. Despite still being in recovery, and qualifying for Americans with Disabilities, Erik Compton has decided to vie for the PGA Tour card in the Qualifying Tournament currently going on at Crandon Golf in Key Biscayne, Florida. Thanks to the fight that Casey Martin went through when demanding the use of a golf cart during his golfing career and the eventual support of the Supreme Court, Compton has been granted special assistance so that he can use a golf cart during the tournament.
Career Highlights -
Erik Compton has been playing professionally since 2000, and has been gradually taking on and winning more tournaments over the years. His best year to date was 2007, where he placed in numerous tournaments, taking money in the Movistar Panama Championship, Jacob's Creek Open Championship, Henrico County Open, Legend Financial Group Classic, Cox Classic Presented by Chevrolet, Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open and Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. In 2007 alone he made $20,104 in official win money. He has no career highlights yet for 2008, but is currently participating in the PGA tour and hopes to win a title this year despite his recent heart issues.
Interesting and Inspirational Quotes
"I feel really good about the news. It takes a lot of stress off me, and it gives me a realistic chance." - Erik Compton
"I've been busting my butt in the gym. Hopefully, I'll get stronger and stronger." - Erik Compton
"Nobody's going to hand me anything, I'm going to have to go out and work and get good again, get my body in shape, and that's going to take some time, for sure." - Erik Compton
Originally posted 2008-12-31 05:50:55. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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