Major(s) Notes, July 8th, 2021

NBC'll be producing The Open from Connecticut, Fowler on the protocols, Rory's advice to Shane, Sandwich weather, purse news and a hot tip on how best to approach the 150th Open ticket ballot

• Next Major: The Open (July 15-18)

• Days To First Tee Shot: 7

• Long Range Forecast: Thursday might see a spritzing, rest of the days look swell

• Days To The Ryder Cup’s opening session: 71

Here’s a reminder that I wrote about the kick off to links season with a Royal St George’s primer thrown in. Also, here is Part 1 of my chat with Martin Ebert with more insig…