QUOTE OF THE WEEK

‘Today marks my 25th year living with a transplant. Twenty-five years gifted to me by the generosity of others. Blessed.’

Did any golfer ever express the joy of life better than the remarkable American Erik Compton? Now 37, and the recipient of two heart transplants, he has realised his dream to play in more than 150 events on the PGA Tour, finish runner-up in a US Open and compete in all four majors, and make more than $4.5million (£3.6m). Now on the Web.com Tour after losing his card last year, Compton, who is married with a young daughter, continues to visit a local hospital at each pitstop and talk to children with life-threatening medical problems.