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Erik Compton is Simply Unbelievable
Erik Compton is playing on a sponsor's exemption this week at the Honda Classic. The man is playing on his third heart after having undergone two separate heart transplants. Last year, he missed the finals of Q-school by a single shot just five months after that second transplant. If that's not...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - 3/6/09
Twice a week (or so), Waggle Room takes a look at the last few days in professional golf through the lens of the classic Western film. The Good Stewart Cink - Cink came back from a thrilling finish to grab 3rd at the Accenture Match Play to fire 67 (-3) and sit T2. Cink played fairly well in...
Erik Compton's Journey Ends...for Now
Erik Compton missed the last stage of Q-school by a single shot. Tim Rosaforte describes the situation: [A]ll (Compton) needed was a safe, two-putt birdie from 22 feet, but there are no scoreboards at second stage; communication comes from word-of-mouth. With two tough closing holes, Compton...
The 19th Hole Golf Show - 11/11/08
11/11 - We discuss the proposed FedEx Cup 3.0 changes and determine if they're going to be helpful. Author Bob Smiley stops by to join us to talk about his new book, "Follow the Roar," that chronicles Tiger's season. Last, Ryan gives kudos to his PGA Tour and LPGA Tour Performers of the...
Jeff Overton is a Beast
We told you of how Jeff Overton was playing the last couple of events of the season fresh off of an apendectomy. And that he was looking to keep his Tour card in the process. The combination should have kept him from getting his Tour card. But, it didn't. With a tie for 21st at the Children's...
Erik Compton Advances in Q-School
Things did not look good for Erik Compton going into the final round of the first stage of PGA Tour Q-School. But, a piece on him on the Golf Channel about his efforts coupled with some encouragement from his wife Barbara, and a little help from the weather, gave Erik Compton the perfect...
Compton Stumbles in First Round of Q-School
In his first round of PGA Tour qualifying since receiving a new heart just five months ago, Eric Compton fired a 76. It leaves him in a difficult position as he looks to move forward to the next stage of Q-school. Although breaking 70 would have been the storybook start to his compelling...
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