Justin Ray is back from the Netherlands after spending the week inside Team USA at the Solheim Cup, and he joins Trey Wingo with a firsthand look at what makes team golf unlike anything else in the sport. Sponsored by Kalshi: https://kalshi.com/r/GOLFLIVE Use code GOLFLIVE and get $25 when you trade $25. Justin takes us inside the Solheim Cup experience, from the atmosphere and incredible fan access to the pressure of representing a team instead of playing only for yourself. He also explains how Team USA approached the week analytically, why the plan remained consistent throughout the team sessions, and how much data can actually influence Sunday singles when both sides submit their lineups blind. Then it’s on to the next stretch of team golf. Trey and Justin look ahead to the Presidents Cup at Medinah and why the event could provide valuable experience for players like Jackson Koivun before the Ryder Cup. Justin also shares his firsthand impressions of Adare Manor after walking the future Ryder Cup venue with U.S. captain Jim Furyk, including the course setup, tee boxes, green depths and weather variables that could shape the event. The guys also get into what’s next for the PGA Tour. They discuss the importance of the fall schedule, Brian Rolapp’s “Last Chance” concept and how the proposed Championship and Challenger structure could change the stakes for players fighting to keep or improve their Tour status. Plus, what happens if LIV players want to return to the PGA Tour? Trey and Justin discuss Rolapp’s stance on another Returning Member Program, the difficult decisions facing players on LIV and what the future could look like as contracts begin to expire. And in the mailbag: why team golf connects differently in person, LIV Golf’s potential legacy, whether the PGA Tour’s new structure could create better competition, what a realistic Tiger Woods return could look like, Billy Horschel’s decision to prioritize PGA Tour status and more. Kalshi: https://kalshi.com/r/WINGO Disclaimer: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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