Kyle Porter and Chip Patterson link up for a mid-championship update edition of the First Cut Podcast, reviewing the first two rounds of action at Royal Birkdale and making some predictions for the weekend at the 146th Open Championship. Will Jordan Spieth finish the job and go wire-to-wire, Tiger-style, for the win? Will Rory McIlroy chase him down? Are there any other sleepers in the mix? Chip and Kyle weigh in with grades and thoughts on the first two rounds of action.

02:20 -- Jordan Spieth's formula to win
06:11 -- This generation vs. Tiger comparisons
08:18 -- Rory McIlroy with the round of the day
12:10 -- Can Rory chase down Spieth?
17:33 -- Grading Royal Birkdale (the course)
20:15 -- It's better when Ian Poulter is involved
23:10 -- Grading Matt Kuchar's chances
26:00 -- Why did we underestimate Brooks Koepka?
29:10 -- Where to draw the line for title contention
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