On The Tee

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.

Gabe Neitzel and Stephen Watson react to Wyndham Clark winning his second U.S. Open and earning a new level of respect after holding off the field at Shinnecock. They debate the crowd’s treatment of Clark, why golf fandom may be crossing a line, and whether banning phones at major championships could help fix the problem. The guys also break down the PGA Tour’s planned 2028 changes, including the new Championship Series and Challenger Series model. Plus, they share thoughts on Dustin Johnson’s natural talent, dream match-play venues in Wisconsin, and a few new clubs making their way into their own golf bags.

Gabe Neitzel welcomes Ben Brust as the Cousin Sub of the Day for a special U.S. Open preview edition of On The Tee. Ben shares unforgettable stories involving major champions Andy North and Darren Clarke, along with a hilarious look back at the time he blew off an invitation from Jim Nantz at Augusta National. The conversation shifts to Shinnecock Hills and why the U.S. Open’s demanding conditions make it one of golf’s most compelling major championships. Gabe and Ben break down the challenges players will face, discuss Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy’s chances, and explain why surviving the course may be more important than attacking it. The hour wraps with a debate over Steve Stricker versus Andy North and which Wisconsin golf legend owns the greater career legacy.

Gabe Neitzel is joined by Dom Cotroneo for a golf-heavy hour that starts with the do’s and don’ts of playing with a caddie at a place like Erin Hills. Dom explains how great caddies read players, manage expectations, and help make a bucket-list round more enjoyable. The guys also discuss the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera, why women’s majors deserve more standalone attention, and how elite venues show off the women’s game. Later, they react to Scottie Scheffler’s frustration with Ted Scott at the Memorial and Ryan Gerard’s perfect response to a fan yelling during his shot. The hour wraps with a debate over the best golf outing formats, including why alternate shot and shambles deserve more love.

Stephen Watson shares his firsthand experience at Uncle Henry's Backyard, the brand-new short course at The Club at Lac La Belle, as owner Tyler Morse joins the show to discuss the vision, history, and inspiration behind Wisconsin's newest golf destination. The guys dive into how short courses are changing the game and why Lac La Belle continues to establish itself as one of the state's premier public golf facilities. Later, they react to one of the most Bryson DeChambeau stories ever, as the two-time U.S. Open champion reveals he used AI to help diagnose his swing issues. Gabe and Stephen debate what Bryson's comments say about his future in professional golf, his growing YouTube empire, and whether he can still contend in major championships. Plus, a look ahead to the Memorial Tournament as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and the PGA Tour's biggest stars prepare for one of the toughest tests before the U.S. Open.