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Compton gets invitation to final full-field event of PGA Tour season
Bob Harig, ESPN.comErik Compton has accepted a sponsor exemption to next week's Children's Miracle Network Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008Compton fires final-round-best 68 to advance to second stage of Q-school
Bob Harig, ESPN.comErik Compton knows a thing or two about miracles. The man who has had two heart transplants needed to pull one more trick out of his bag to reach the second stage of PGA Tour Q-school. Yes, the 28-year-old pulled it off, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008PGA Tour aspirations take a hit for Tryon
Bob Harig, ESPN.comFormer phenom Ty Tryon's dreams of making it back to the PGA Tour took a hit Thursday. The 24-year-old, who made the cut in a PGA Tour event at age 16, struggled en route to an 87 in a first-stage Q-school qualifier, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008After 77, Compton unlikely to advance at first stage of PGA Tour Q-school
Bob Harig, ESPN.comErik Compton carded a 77 on Thursday, likely sinking his hopes of reaching the PGA Tour for the 2009 season, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Despite their own dreams, Compton's competition rooting for him to advance
Bob Harig, ESPN.comAfter a 75 on Wednesday at PGA Tour Q-school, double heart-transplant recipient Erik Compton knows the odds are long for him to advance. But that hasn't stopped even his playing partners from pulling for him, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2008Months after heart transplant, Compton cards 76 in first stage of Q-school
Bob Harig, ESPN.comJust five months ago, Erik Compton underwent surgery to embed his third heart into his chest. On Tuesday, the 28-year-old proved again he was truly a fighter after shooting a 76 in the first stage of PGA Tour Q-school, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Martin's struggle sets stage for Compton's opportunity
Bob Harig, ESPN.comLong before double-heart-transplant recipient Erik Compton could use a cart for PGA Tour Q-school, there was Casey Martin. Now the Oregon golf coach, Martin reflects on how his struggle, which reached the U.S. Supreme Court, made a difference in the life of one tour hopeful, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008PGA Tour in 'wait and see' mode given current economic climate
Bob Harig, ESPN.comNo sport is immune from the current economic woes, and golf is no exception. In the short term, the PGA Tour hasn't seen any pullback with its sponsors, but it is aware the situation could change quickly, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008For some, dual tour memberships could yield financial privileges
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThe Race to Dubai will certainly draw interest from PGA Tour stars like Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh to consider membership on the European Tour. But don't expect a mass exodus any time soon, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Playoff finish had chance to be great, but format left it woefully short
Bob Harig, ESPN.comIt was a dream ending at the Tour Championship on Sunday with Camilo Villegas edging Sergio Garcia in a playoff for the prestigious title. Oh, except for the virtually meaningless finish of the FedEx Cup playoffs and the $10 million payout to Vijay Singh, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008Kim struggled mightily but didn't shoot himself out of the Tour Championship
Bob Harig, ESPN.comAnthony Kim didn't have anything near his A-game Saturday at the Tour Championship. But even after an erratic day when he couldn't find his swing, the youngster still managed to keep the top of the leaderboard in his sights, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008On heels of Ryder Cup victory, Kim continues to impress at Tour Championship
Bob Harig, ESPN.comWhile most of his Ryder Cup teammates floated back to Earth on Thursday at the Tour Championship, Anthony Kim stayed in the stratosphere long enough to card an opening-round 64 for a four-shot lead, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008Playoff points system has yet another unintended effect
Bob Harig, ESPN.comGet hot at just the right time and a player could parlay that success into a precious invitation to the Masters and U.S. Open. But is that good for the game? Even one of the players who benefited from the new FedEx Cup playoff format doesn't think so, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008British tabloids having a field day after Faldo, Europeans lose Ryder Cup
Bob Harig, ESPN.comNick Faldo, the most accomplished European Ryder Cup player in history, shouldn't have his legacy tarnished for one defeat. Too bad the Brits won't cut "Nasty Nick" any slack, because he deserves some, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008Weekley, Holmes duo only Americans to win Saturday fourballs match
Bob Harig, ESPN.comBoo Weekley's colorful prose might make him seem more Happy Gilmore than Tiger Woods. But the Ryder Cup rookie has proven this week that he belongs on this stage, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

