Friday - July 13, 2012

• By Morning Drive Team
• Jul 13, 2012 4:47 AM ET

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TODAY'S TOPICS
- Cut Watch
After his career worst 8th round over par in a row, Phil Mickelson is on cut watch in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open. 2nd Round coverage begins after Morning Drive at 9:30AM ET.
- Man of Troy
Troy Matteson carded 10 birdies and had a slim shot at 59 on his final hole before making par to shoot a 1st round 61 in the John Deere Classic. He starts the day with a 3-shot lead.
- Stricks on Track
Steve Stricker was even-par thru 9 holes and then shot a 6-under 30 on the back 9 to finish at 6-under par. He starts the 2nd round tied for 3rd place in the John Deere Classic.
- Kite Flying High
Tom Kite shot a 28 on the front 9 in the U.S. Senior Open and finished 5-under-par to take a one-shot lead thru 18 holes.
 

- Video Game Sales Down 29% in June
- Market Trends on Friday the 13th
- 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Down to 3.56%
 
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7:12a ET:              Seema Mody, CNBC Business Report
7:15 & 8:15a ET:   Jason Sobel, GolfChannel.com Senior Writer
8:30a ET:              Jay Townsend, European Tour Analyst
8:45a ET:              Paul Grogan, GCSAA Course Superintendent
 
TODAY'S MUSIC
If interested in the music you heard today on "Morning Drive", download it on iTunes.
 “Stuck in the Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel
 “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
 “Back in the Saddle” by Aerosmith
 
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