SIMON LEWIS: Rory’s troubles put in perspective

IF you want a golfing story about pain and sacrifice, take your head out of Rory McIlroy’s dental records and instead look deep into the heart of Erik Compton.

Rather, make that the three hearts of Erik Compton.

While the world No 1 was citing the wisdom tooth discomfort as an excuse for his walk-off at the Honda Classic last Friday, two-time heart transplant recipient Compton was showing the true meaning of resilience on the way to a tie for fourth in the same event, a career-high finish on the PGA Tour.