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Compton, Every lead after first round

Updated: July 29, 2010, 9:25 PM ET
Associated Press

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Erik Compton is a walking billboard for organ donation and sheer determination.

He's also at the top of the Greenbrier Classic leaderboard.

Playing on a late sponsor exemption, the 30-year-old double heart transplant recipient shot a 7-under 63 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with rookie Matt Every in the inaugural tournament.

Compton spent eight straight days doing yard work at home in Miami before he got the call Saturday to play in ...

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