Erik Compton
- January 9, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Erik Compton |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 11, 1979(1979-11-11) |
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Miami |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Florida |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Erik Compton Biography
| Name | Erik Compton |
| Birthday | Nov 11 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | Miami |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Peter Compton |
| Spouse | Barbara Compton |
Erik Compton is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on November 11, 1979 in Miami, Florida, United States. Erik Harald Hoie Compton (born on November 11, 1979) is a professional Norwegian- American golfer.
Compton was born in Miami, Florida, to an American father and an Norwegian mother. He holds two citizenships. He was a student at in the University of Georgia and played in his 2001 Palmer Cup and Walker Cup teams.
In 2012, Compton made 16 of 26 cuts on the PGA Tour. His best finish was T-13 at the John Deere Classic. He finished 163rd on the money list, failing to retain his tour card. He returned to qualifying school and finished T-7 to regain his card for 2013. In 2013, he recorded his first top-10 finish by placing T-4 at The Honda Classic in March. He qualified for the FedEx Cup playoffs and finished the 2013 points in 99th place to retain his card and full playing rights.
In 2014 Compton had his best season on tour, recording three top-10s, qualifying for the playoffs and finishing 64th in FedEx Cup points. Also, that season, he recorded his best PGA Tour finish to date, when he tied for 2nd at the 2014 U.S. Open, which also earned him his first invitation to the Masters Tournament and the 2015 U.S. Open.
After finishing his studies at Georgia’s University of Georgia, Compton made the move to professional football in 2001. He was a part of the Nationwide Tour in 2002 and in 2005 and 2007. His highest finish was a T2 in the 2004 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open.
Erik Compton Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Erik Compton is one of the richest Golfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Erik Compton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At the age of nine, Compton was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy. It is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and not pumping the way it is supposed to. This has led to Compton receiving two successful transplants. The first one was in 1992, when Compton was 12 years old and the second in 2008. In the Masters Tournament at Augusta, Georgia in April 2009, Compton received the Ben Hogan Award that is presented every year to golfers who is active in the game despite having an injury or illness. He was also recognized for his efforts to have to use golf carts during qualifying rounds of PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour events.
Compton has also taken part in mini-tours and has won some races as part of the NGA Hooters Tour. He was a participant in thirty PGA Tour events as a non- member from 2000 until 2011 , through sponsorship exemptions and qualifying. He made his cut 18 times. His highest PGA Tour finish as a non-member was T25 at 2011. Northern Trust Open. In the year 2010, Compton made it to the final round of the Tour’s qualifying schools. He placed in the top 100, which earned Compton an unconfirmed Nationwide Tour status. In 2011 Compton was the winner of his first major tournament, the Mexico Open, his first victory on a major golf course. Compton placed 13th on the list of money winners which is enough to earn him the PGA Tour Card for 2012.
Compton played on the Canadian Tour in 2003 and 2004. In 2004, he dominated the Canadian Tour, winning twice and also winning the Order of Merit title. He also won the 2004 Hassan II Golf Trophy in Morocco.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Erik Compton Dating?
According to our records, Erik Compton married to Barbara Compton. As of December 1, 2023, Erik Compton’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Erik Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Erik Compton celebrates birthday on November 11 of every year.
How many heart transplants has Erik Compton had?
The fact that Compton has undergone two heart transplants , in 1992 and 2008, is well-known on the PGA Tour and by the fans who follow his career.
When did Erik Compton have his heart transplants?
The date was Feb. 26, 1992 , when Compton – then 12 – got the first of what has become two heart transplants, needed after he was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes inflamed and cannot effectively pump blood.
What golfer has had 2 heart transplants?
Erik Compton was trudging along the 17th hole on Sunday at Torrey Pines, the weather miserable, his score just as bad.
How old is Erik Compton?
42 years (November 11, 1979)
Is Erik Compton married?
Barbara Compton