Friday - March 16, 2012

• By Morning Drive Team
• Mar 16, 2012 3:39 AM ET

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TODAY'S TOPICS
- Paddy Power
Padraig Harrington fired a course record 10-under 61 to take a 3-shot lead in the Transitions Championship. It's his best official round as a professional.
- "I'll Be There"
On "Good Morning America" Thursday, Tiger Woods confirmed he will play The Masters. Woods says his strained left Achilles has healed enough for him to resume practice today.
- Matteo Magic
18-year-old Matteo Manassero tied a course record 64 in the 1st round of the Open de Andalucia. He's 8-under par and leads by 3.
- Tseng Surge
Even through 10 holes, Yani Tseng turned it on as she was 7 under par on her final 8 holes to shoot a 65 in the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup. She's tied for the lead with Hee Young Park.
 

- New iPad on Sale
- St. Patrick’s Day Spending
- Jobless Claims Continue to Fall
 
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7:12a ET:     Jackie DeAngelis, CNBC Business Report
7:15a ET:     Andy Odenbach, Tavistock Cup Tournament Director
7:30a ET:     Sean Foley, Golf Instructor
8:15a ET:     Mike Wright, Shady Oaks CC Director of Golf
8:45a ET:     Fred Albers, SiriusXM PGA TOUR Network Analyst
9:15a ET:     Scott Walker, Golf Channel Reporter
 
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TODAY'S MUSIC
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 “Magnet and Steel” by Walter Egan
 “Cloud Nine” by George Harrison
 “Since You’re Gone” by The Cars
 
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