PGA has come a long way since Casey Martin

[TheSportsPredictor]

Not only will Erik Compton be allowed to use a golf cart during Q-school qualifying because he's worn down after a heart transplant, but the PGA is allowing him to use a banned substance because it is part of his medication.

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3619090

Good for the PGA.

 

[slappy4428]

whoda thunk it... sanity prevails.

 

[hondo]

Well, they are 0-1 with the legal system in situations like this.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

Didn't qualify:

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. -- Erik Compton, playing six months after a second heart transplant, failed to advance by one shot in the second stage of PGA Tour qualifying after he closed with a 1-over 73 on Saturday.

http://www.cleveland.com/sports/index.ssf/2008/11/heart_transplant_recipient_fal.html

 

[D-3 Fan]

Nevertheless, it was something that the PGA had to face. Good for them.