Who is Erik Compton?

Erik Compton is a Norwegian-American professional golfer. He is one of the successful golfers and also has received various awards through his professional life.

He is noted for having two heart transplants. Further, he founded “The Erik Compton Foundation”.

What is the birth name of Erik Compton?

Eric was born on November 11, 1979, in  Miami, Florida, United States. His birth name is Erik Harald Høie Compton.

He belongs to an American father, Peter Compton, and a Norwegian mother, whose name is not disclosed.

He learned the game of golf at the age of 12. Erik was the number 1 junior golfer in the United States and also the 1998 AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year.

He holds Norwegian-American nationality and is of Norwegian and English ethnicity.

He completed his schooling from Miami Palmetto Senior High School and graduated from The University of Georgia.