Age, Biography and Wiki
Erik Compton (Erik Harald Høie Compton) was born on 11 November, 1979 in Miami, Florida, is a Norwegian-American professional golfer. Discover Erik Compton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Erik Harald Høie Compton |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
11 November, 1979 |
| Birthday |
11 November |
| Birthplace |
Miami, Florida |
| Nationality |
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 44 years old group.
Erik Compton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Erik Compton height is 5ft 8in and Weight 150 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 8in |
| Weight |
150 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Erik Compton's Wife?
His wife is Barbara Casco (m. 2008-2017) Yessenia Gonzalez
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Barbara Casco (m. 2008-2017) Yessenia Gonzalez |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Erik Compton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Erik Compton worth at the age of 44 years old? Erik Compton’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from . We have estimated Erik Compton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
Erik Compton Social Network
Timeline
Erik Harald Høie Compton (born November 11, 1979) is a Norwegian-American professional golfer.
Compton was born in Miami, Florida, to an American father and a Norwegian mother and holds dual citizenship.
This condition has resulted in him undergoing two successful heart transplants, the first being in 1992 when Compton was 12, and the second taking place in 2008.
He played in thirty PGA Tour events as a non-member from 2000 to 2011 through sponsor exemptions and qualifying, making the cut 18 times.
He attended the University of Georgia and played on the 2001 Palmer Cup and Walker Cup teams.
He has had two heart transplants.
When he was nine, Compton was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is inflamed and unable to pump as hard as it should.
After graduating from the University of Georgia, Compton turned professional in 2001.
He played on the Nationwide Tour in 2002 and again from 2005 to 2007.
Compton played on the Canadian Tour in 2003 and 2004.
His best finish was a T2 at the 2004 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open.
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.
Compton has also played the mini-tours, winning a few events on the NGA Hooters Tour.
During the Masters Tournament at Augusta, Georgia in April 2009, Compton received the Ben Hogan Award, which is given annually to a golfer who has stayed active in golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness.
He also gained recognition for his attempts to be allowed the use of a golf cart during qualifying rounds for PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour events.
In 2010, Compton advanced to the Tour's final round of qualifying school.
He finished tied for 100th, which granted him conditional Nationwide Tour status.
His best PGA Tour finish as a non-member was T25 in the 2011 Northern Trust Open.
In 2011, Compton won the Mexico Open, his first win on a major golf tour.
Compton finished 13th on the money list, good enough for a PGA Tour Card for 2012.
In 2012, Compton made 16 of 26 cuts on the PGA Tour.
His best finish was T-13 at the John Deere Classic.
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.
During the 2015 season Compton recorded one top-10 and finished the season 124th in FedEx Cup points, which was good enough to keep his card for 2016.
He finished 163rd on the money list, failing to retain his tour card.
In 2016, Compton missed many cuts and was even disqualified from the John Deere Classic for missing the Wednesday Pro-Am.
As a result, he finished the season in 173rd and lost his tour card.
He has played primarily on the Korn Ferry Tour since.
Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (0–2)
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CUT = missed the half-way cut
