The Golf Insiders 07/02/14

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Rich Bianco and guest host Jeff Shain are in the studio talking to Bob Harig, ESPN.com, about Tom Watson's extra year exemption for the for finishing 2nd at the 2009 Open Championship. 

Rich asks Bob about Tiger and what he is up to lately. Tiger typically doesn't play the week before a major championship unless he has to. Can Tiger get competitive and ready for the British Open after just coming back from surgery?

The trio wrap up the segment talking about the United States' unfortunate exit at the World Cup at the hands of Belgium. 

Steve Eubanks, Global Golf Post, calls in to talk to the team about Tiger Woods' chances to play well at the British Open. In his blog, Steve talks about how Tiger looked lost at the Quicken Loans National where he missed the cut. Jeff talks to Steve about how the way Tiger is approaching the major after being off after a surgery. In the past Steve says that Tiger would usually be grinding to get back to the top of his game after being off. But this week he is actually on vacation. Global Golf Post covers the world of golf. If you do not receive this free Monday morning epub, visit the site and sign up now.

Rich asks Steve about Jonas Blixt, defending champ of the 2013 Greenbrier Classic. Steve says if there is a course you need to put on your bucket list, it needs to be the Greenbrier. Jeff mentions that of late no one who has had the 54-hole lead in the Greenbrier has went on to win.

Terrie Purdum, Florida Golf Central Magazine publisher, talks to the duo about what's going on the world of golf. Terrie talks about the launch of Turf Life this past week. Terrie and her team have come up with the slogan that is similar to Salt Life that you see all over the automobiles traveling in the Central Florida area. Florida Golf Central Mag covers a lot of charity tournaments. 

Each week Jeff Shain writes Turf Talk for PGATour.com and interviews the course superintendents at each PGA Tournament throughout the season. This week is the Old White TPC course home of the Greenbrier Classic.