Sports Innerview - 7/11/2026 - Jason Birnbaum, Chris Thompson

In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann visits with Jason Birnbaum, longtime coach of Chris Gotterup, who has worked with Chris since his teenage years. They discuss Gotterup’s outstanding season, the keys to his development, how playing lacrosse as a youngster helped shape his success on the golf course, and his preparation for defending his title at the Genesis Scottish Open and competing in The Open Championship.

Ann also sits down with longtime Royal Birkdale member and Championship Committee member Chris Thompson, who provides an in-depth look at the extensive improvements and modernization of Royal Birkdale ahead of next week’s 156th Open Championship, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes perspective on one of golf’s most iconic venues.