Kirk Starts Season Strong

Chris Kirk finished tied for 7th at The Hyundai Tournament of Champions

Chris Kirk started the 2012 PGA Tour season by finishing in the top ten at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.  Kirk was 14 under par for the four rounds of play and ended up tied for 7th while earning $190,000 for his efforts.  Fellow Bulldog, Bubba Watson, finished tied for 18th at 8 under.

Kirk will remain in Hawaii for the Sony Open that begins on Thursday.  He will be joined in the Sony Open field by 6 other Bulldogs.  Erik Compton, Brian Harman and Harris English will begin their rookie seasons at the Sony Open with Brendon Todd, Ryuji Imada, and Kevin Kisner starting their 2012 seasons.

Erik Compton will also be the subject of a feature that will air tonight during Golf Central on The Golf Channel at 6:00 pm.  You can also view his story about surviving two heart transplants and the journey to his rookie season on the PGA Tour on his website under the media tab: www.erikcompton.com