![]() ![]() A condition that has now required not one, but TWO heart transplants. Oh, except he was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, a condition affecting muscles of the heart. He even placed second at the 2014 US Open. Turned pro in 2001 and had good success on the developmental Tours, earning his PGA Tour card and having a decent early career. A Miami, FL native (of Norwegian descent) who played at UGA in the late 90’s and early aughts. But considering Compton lost his PGA Tour playing privileges (think relegation) and is back playing on the Korn Ferry Tour (think AAA baseball), why would we revisit? Because he’s got a LOT of heart. We’ve covered former UGA golfer Erik Compton’s story previously on this site and through the ‘Dawgs on Tour series. So this cautious approach with measures in place, phasing in larger crowds, and preventative measures should be easy on everyone, right? And there seems to be few, if any, pro golfers who have contracted COVID-19. is the wise move and they can reassess at each stage. The general consensus is that phasing in fans via constricted entry, wearing masks, reducing common areas, etc. The players are, at this point, happy to play and earn fat paychecks even with no one clapping, yelling “Mashed Potato” after a shot, or taking pictures in their downswing. They will play the next four tournaments without patrons, before eventually allowing a limited audience back in with masks at Muirfield Village in July. The Tour hasn’t played a shot since.īut after consideration and congress with various golfing bodies, and the players themselves (independent contractors all, but they have a representative committee that deals with the Tour), a decision was made to restart the season this week in Texas. Then overnight they cancelled the whole thing. The PGA Tour was at a flagship event, the Players Championship, when they made a decision after the first round to play without fans. Pro golf came to a stuttering stop in early March once the pandemic caught the right ears. First, some background in case you were following Bundesliga: A few former ‘Dawgs are in the field (Keith Mitchell, Brian Harman, Harris English, Sepp Straka, Brendon Todd, Bubba Watson, Kevin Kisner, and Chris Kirk), but that’s not what I’m here for. The PGA Tour begins play Thursday in Fort Worth for the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. Yes, pro sports are starting to return, and golf is chief amongst them. He underwent a 12-hour procedure on May 20, 2008.Welcome, friends. In 2008, Compton had a heart attack and it was determined that he needed another transplant. He saw spots.Ĭompton was put on a donor list and when a 15-year-old girl was killed by an intoxicated driver in 1992, her still healthy heart was passed on to the 12-year-old Compton. Over the course of time, the illness took over his life. The golfer noted for having had two heart transplants is Norwegian-American professional golfer Erik Compton.Ĭompton was an aspiring 9-year-old athlete in Miami when he was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, an inflammation that damages the heart’s ability to pump blood. Brian Harman Heart Transplantīrian Harman hasn’t undergone any heart transplants. Harman stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (5’7″/1.70 m). The Oklahoma City, OK, native had his first victory as a caddie with Bob Tway at the 1995 Heritage Classic. ![]() Scott has previously caddied for his big brother Bob Tway, Scott Verplank and Chris Kirk. Who is Brian Harman’s caddie? He has caddie Scott Tway (Bob Tway’s brother) on the bag. Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 (46 and 53 degrees True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts), TaylorMade xFT ZTP (60 degrees True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaft)īall: Titleist Pro V1 Brian Harman Caddie Irons: Titleist 716 T-MB (3-iron True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaft), Titleist 716 CB (4-9 iron True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts) 3-wood: TaylorMade M2 2017 (Fujikura Speeder 661X Evolution II shaft), 15 degreesĥ-wood: TaylorMade M2 2017 (Fujikura Speeder 757X Evolution II), 18 degrees ![]()
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