University of Georgia Athletics
Ex-Bulldog Compton To Be Profiled On HBO Show
July 12, 2010 | Men's Golf
July 12, 2010
ATHENS, Ga. --- Former Georgia golfer Erik Compton, who has undergone two heart transplants, will be profiled in the upcoming edition of Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel on HBO.
The episode featuring Compton will debut on Wednesday at 9 p.m.
When Compton was 12, he required a heart transplant due to viral cardiomyopathy and he took up golf as part of his recovery and rehabilitation. He was an All-American during his two years at Georgia (2000 and 2001) before turning pro. In 2008, Compton underwent another transplant after suffering a heart attack. He returned to professional golf five months later. The 30-year-old recently made headlines when he qualified for the U.S. Open. Since turning pro in 2001, Compton has earned six professional victories, three coming on the Canadian Tour.
"Erik has been through so much in his life, but he refuses to let anything slow him down or stand in his way," Georgia coach Chris Haack said. "He's been an inspiration to so many people, including myself, and I'm glad he's going to be on this HBO program. Erik has never quit and never thought about giving up, and this program will show that to the world."
Other HBO playdates for the episode with Compton include July 15 at 2:35 a.m., July 17 at 10 a.m., July 19 at 1:30 and 8 p.m., July 23 at 5 p.m., July 24 at 12:30 a.m., July 25 at noon, July 27 at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and July 30 at 3:30 a.m. It also will be available on HBO2 July 16 at 10 p.m., July 20 at 3 p.m., July 21 at 1 a.m., July 22 at 10 a.m., July 31 at 11 a.m., Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. In addition, the episode will be available on HBO On Demand July 19-Aug. 8.
