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On On The Tee, Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson are already looking ahead with the 2027 Ryder Cup officially one year away. After years of frustration with Team USA’s failures in team formats, Jim Furyk finally says what Gabe has been waiting to hear: the Americans have a preparation problem. Furyk promises changes, says he’ll ask more of this team than previous U.S. captains and plans to build pairings around what Adare Manor demands rather than simply letting players choose their buddies. And the numbers explain the urgency. Team USA is just 8-26 in foursomes over the last four years of Ryder Cups and Presidents Cups, including 3-13 in the last two Ryder Cups. Gabe and Stephen explain why Furyk’s willingness to embrace analytics, course fit and year-long preparation could finally close the strategic gap with Europe. They also argue the captain needs enough authority to break up popular pairings when the numbers say they simply don’t work The guys also hear from Steve Stricker, who reveals the rare Ryder Cup moment when Sergio Garcia actually got under his skin enough to produce some serious emotion. That sparks a conversation about golf etiquette, trash talk and Stephen’s own encounters with opponents dancing in his putting line and groups repeatedly hitting into him. Apparently, buried underneath the mild-mannered golf analyst is still a little Philly fire. Plus, Rory McIlroy’s five rules for breaking 80 get put under the microscope: no bogeys with a wedge inside 100 yards, avoid the short side on par threes, play every par five in five shots or fewer, eliminate three-putts inside 40 feet and allow yourself only one hero shot per round. Gabe and Stephen identify the rules they struggle with most and the parts of their games headed for some serious winter maintenance.

On The Tee is live from Erin Hills as Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson react to Team USA’s 17-13 Presidents Cup comeback victory. The Americans dominated singles, but Gabe and Stephen argue the final score masks serious problems with Team USA’s approach to team golf. From questionable pairings to another disastrous foursomes performance, they question why American captains continue relying on familiarity and “buddy ball” instead of building pairings around data and complementary strengths. There were still plenty of bright spots. Jackson Koivun went unbeaten in his Presidents Cup debut at just 21 years old, while Cameron Young and Chris Gotterup showed why they could become fixtures for Team USA. The guys also praise Justin Thomas for embracing his leadership role and sticking with Koivun throughout his dramatic Sunday singles match. But after another event filled with strategic questions, Gabe and Stephen wonder who can finally provide Team USA with the continuity and preparation that Europe and the International Team have built. Plus, Matt Hutchins joins the show during his remarkable run at the U.S. Mid-Am at The Lido. The longtime Sand Valley caddie advanced to the quarterfinals on his home course despite suffering a calf injury, and explains how his years of course knowledge give him an advantage on one of golf’s most unique match-play venues.

On On the Tee, Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson go all-in on the Presidents Cup after Stephen spends the day on the ground at Medinah. He breaks down the redesigned course and the pairings Team USA appears to be building, including Scottie Scheffler with Sam Burns, Xander Schauffele with Patrick Cantlay and an intriguing veteran-rookie combination of Justin Thomas and 21-year-old Jackson Koivun. Stephen also goes one-on-one with Scottie Scheffler, and his answer about match play sends Gabe into orbit. Scheffler says the differences between match play and stroke play can be overblown, but Gabe points to his underwhelming record in international team competition and argues that treating match play like ordinary stroke play might be part of the problem. Cameron Young provides the opposite energy, fully embracing Team USA’s status as the heavy favorite and declaring that the Americans have earned it. Plus, the guys discuss J.J. Spaun being left off Team USA, rookie karaoke night and their picks for the Americans’ leading point-getter. Then USGA championship director Kevin Fullenkamp joins the show to preview the U.S. Mid-Am at The Lido and Sand Valley, explain what makes The Lido such a unique championship venue and why Wisconsin continues to become one of the USGA’s favorite destinations.

On the Tee with Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson is live from The Bog, breaking down another frustrating result for American team golf after Europe claimed the Solheim Cup 15-13. Gabe and Stephen discuss the Americans’ Saturday-night celebration that provided Europe with some extra motivation, why winning on foreign soil continues to be such a challenge and the standout performances from Alison Lee and Lauren Coughlin. Plus, Rory McIlroy couldn’t resist taking a little jab at Team USA. The guys also dive into the PGA Tour’s new Championship and Challenger Series qualification rules for 2028. Who gets into the top series, how can players earn promotion and could the new structure eventually provide a path back for LIV stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau? Gabe and Stephen explain why the changes could make the 2027 regular season dramatically more meaningful. Finally, Stephen has some thoughts about Duff Foreman, the AI golf commentator who debuted at the New Mexico Open. As a golf broadcaster himself, Stephen explains what the AI broadcast was missing, reacts to Duff delivering incorrect information on-air and comes away from the experiment feeling much better about the future of human golf broadcasters.

Did Team USA get its Presidents Cup captain's picks right? Gabe Neitzel and PGA Tour Live's Stephen Watson break down a STACKED Team USA roster featuring Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa and some of the most exciting young talent in golf. One name could steal the show: Jackson Koivun. After an incredible rise from amateur golf to winning on the PGA Tour, Koivun earns his opportunity on Team USA despite having only a handful of PGA Tour starts under his belt. Gabe and Stephen explain why the gamble makes sense, why Koivun's match-play experience matters and why he could become one of the biggest stories of the Presidents Cup. But there's another question surrounding this event: Is Team USA simply TOO GOOD for the International Team? The guys compare both rosters and debate whether the talent gap has become a legitimate problem for the future of the Presidents Cup. Plus, Gabe and Stephen react to an INCREDIBLE Walker Cup comeback by Great Britain & Ireland, preview Team USA vs. Team Europe in the Solheim Cup and debate whether Nelly Korda and Charley Hull need to face each other in Sunday singles. And Gabe relives the painful golf shot that ended his Red Coat run at Wisconsin Country Club. ⛳ TOPICS: • Team USA Presidents Cup roster • Presidents Cup captain's picks • Jackson Koivun's incredible rise • Scottie Scheffler in team golf • Justin Thomas' importance to Team USA • Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay • Can the International Team challenge Team USA? • The future of the Presidents Cup • Great Britain & Ireland's incredible Walker Cup comeback • Why the Walker Cup is appointment television • Solheim Cup preview • Team USA vs. Team Europe • Nelly Korda vs. Charley Hull • Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad • Gabe's heartbreaking Red Coat finish • Wisconsin golf 💬 Who wins the Presidents Cup — and did Team USA get its captain's picks right? Drop your predictions in the comments. 🏌️ SUBSCRIBE to ESPN Milwaukee for more On The Tee with Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson, PGA Tour conversation, golf analysis and Wisconsin sports coverage. 👍 LIKE the video if you want more golf content. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don't miss the latest episodes of On The Tee. #PresidentsCup #Golf #PGATour #ScottieScheffler #TeamUSA #JacksonKoivun #SolheimCup #WalkerCup #WisconsinGolf #OnTheTee

Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson recap the Tour Championship, including Stephen’s call of Justin Rose’s hole-in-one at East Lake. They break down another remarkable season from Scottie Scheffler and the eye-popping numbers that show just how far he has separated himself from the rest of the PGA Tour. The guys also look ahead to the Tour’s future playoff format and discuss the American Family Insurance Championship returning to University Ridge. Plus, they spotlight underrated seasons from Alex Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa before Stephen names Gary Woodland his story of the year.

On this edition of On The Tee, Gabe Neitzel and PGA Tour Live’s Stephen Watson react to the PGA Tour’s major overhaul of the Tour Championship beginning in 2028. The guys break down the new 32-player, World Cup-style match play format, why it could finally give fans a postseason-style event worth watching, and how the changes could open the door for Wisconsin courses like Whistling Straits and Erin Hills to host PGA Tour golf again. Plus, Gabe and Stephen debate the PGA Tour Player of the Year race between Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark. Does Scheffler’s remarkable consistency outweigh Clark’s three victories and U.S. Open title? They also preview the Tour Championship at East Lake, discuss the latest on LIV players potentially returning to the PGA Tour, and Gabe somehow manages to break yet another driver shaft.

Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson break down Scottie Scheffler’s dominant eight-shot win at the FedEx St. Jude and the remarkable consistency that continues to separate him from the rest of professional golf. They look back at the memorable—and sometimes comical—moments of LIV Golf 1.0 as questions swirl about the league’s future and potential pathways back to the PGA Tour for its stars. The guys preview the BMW Championship at historic Bellerive and discuss why more premier PGA Tour events should showcase championship courses throughout the Midwest. Plus, Gabe recaps his affordable Michigan golf getaway, including 72 holes at Boyne and spectacular views along Lake Michigan at Bay Harbor.

Gabe and Stephen open On the Tee with the wild story of a St. Louis-area golfer accused of faking a hole-in-one during a member-member tournament, complete with a planted ball, a fake phone call and security-camera fallout. They rip the cheating, the attempted PR cleanup, and the damage it does to the trust and etiquette that golf is supposed to be built on. The guys then shift to the PGA Tour playoffs, debating whether the FedEx Cup has really worked, why match play could help, and how the Tour can make its season matter more while still living in the shadow of the majors. Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jackson Koivun, Michael Brennan and the future of the Tour’s schedule all come up as they look ahead to what playoff golf could become. The hour closes with Gabe and Stephen comparing their overloaded golf polo collections before Gabe previews a Michigan golf trip and explains why every buddies’ trip needs someone willing to organize the games.

Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson recap an unforgettable weekend at the Wisconsin Cup, where Gabe celebrates winning his flight while reflecting on why member-guest events are about much more than competition. The guys share stories about family, friendships, and the moments that make golf such a unique game, including the pressure of the Wisconsin Cup shootout. They also break down Jackson Koivun's impressive PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open and discuss why the 21-year-old could be the game's next breakout star. To wrap things up, Gabe and Stephen revisit the biggest shots from this year's major championship season and debate which moment deserves to be remembered as the shot of the year.

Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson break down Ryan Fox's unforgettable Open Championship victory after the New Zealander birdied two of the final three holes to capture his first major. The guys discuss why Fox's story and lightning-fast pace of play made him an easy champion to root for, while also reflecting on one of the best major championship seasons in recent memory. They also dive into the R&A's controversial rulings involving Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler, debate whether golf's rules need to change, and react to Rory McIlroy's pointed comments about Bryson's behavior. Plus, Gabe and Stephen preview the Wisconsin Cup member-guest at Wisconsin Country Club and share why it's one of their favorite weekends of the golf season.

Gabe Neitzel and PGA TOUR LIVE's Stephen Watson preview the final major championship of the season as The Open returns to Royal Birkdale. The guys relive Jordan Spieth's unforgettable 2017 victory, debate whether another magical major run is still possible for the former champion, and explain why Birkdale consistently crowns golf's biggest stars. They also break down the course conditions, discuss the players best suited for links golf, and wrap up the show with their picks to hoist the Claret Jug.

Gabe & Stephen break the unfortunate news that the weirdest golf collaboration of all time has hit the world. Stephen faced an uncomfortable playing through dilemma. Scottish Open this week = Scottie and Rory in the same field! Coffee Golf is BACK.

Gabe & Stephen recap a wild Travelers Championship that spilled into Monday, the PGA turning a blind eye to Rory skipping a ton of events, and the upcoming revamped PGA schedule.

On this episode of On The Tee, Gabe Neitzel and PGA Tour Live's Stephen Watson break down Viktor Hovland's dramatic playoff victory over Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship and explain why Hovland remains one of golf's most fascinating personalities. They also discuss Scottie's remarkable consistency despite what many consider a "down" season, Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the PGA Tour's minimum number of events, and what the Tour's revamped 2028 schedule could mean for Wisconsin golf. Plus, the guys react to the latest reports surrounding Phil Mickelson, debate which Wisconsin course deserves a future PGA Tour Match Play event, and wrap up with their favorite signature event of the season.