Wednesday - July 18, 2012

• By Morning Drive Team
• Jul 18, 2012 4:39 AM ET

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TODAY'S TOPICS
- Open Countdown
The 141st Open Championship begins in fewer than 20 hours at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. The last time this course hosted, David Duval won back in 2001.
- Who's #1?
Donald, McIlroy, Westwood, and Woods all have a chance to be World #1 in the Official World Golf Ranking with an Open Championship win. Donald has been World #1 since winning the BMW PGA Championship in May.
- Soggy Expectations
There is an 80% chance of rain both today and tomorrow at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. The chance for rain lessens as we get deeper into the weekend.
- Captain Kirk
Chris Kirk defends his title this week in the True South Classic on the PGA TOUR. Kirk fired all 4 rounds in the 60s en route to a one-shot victory in 2011. 
 

- DirecTV Negotiations with Viacom
- FDA Approves Qsymia Weight-Loss Pill
 
GUEST SCHEDULE
7:12a ET:     Bertha Coombs, CNBC Business Report
7:15a ET:     George O’Grady, European Tour Executive Director
7:30a ET:     David Duval News Conference
8:03a ET:     Alex Miceli, Golf Channel Contributor
8:15a ET:     Drew Weaver, 2007 British Amateur Champion
8:30a ET:     Gary Player, 3-time Open Champion
9:00a ET:     Rickie Fowler News Conference
9:30a ET:     John Hawkins, Golf Channel Contributor
 
TODAY'S MUSIC
If interested in the music you heard today on "Morning Drive", download it on iTunes.
 “The Voice” by The Moody Blues
 “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones
 “Good Morning Good Morning” by The Beatles
 
UPCOMING GUESTS
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