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Erik Compton’s disqualification for a ridiculous reason
Erik Compton was disqualified from the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour for missing the pro-am. However, Compton ony became part of the pro-am field when two others had to drop out. When Compton was notified about his inclusion, he was hours away from the course.
Compton ended up losing his tour card and may now quit professional golf. Erik is a two time heart transplant recipient who has special permission from the PGA Tour to use a golf-cart and continue taking banned anti-rejection pills.
The PGA Tour has such rules to maintain the viability of the pro-am and rightfully so. However, that shouldn’t come at an expense of compassion and common sense.
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