The Golf Insiders Dec. 7, 2016 Segment 2 - a podcast by The Golf Insiders

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In the second segment of this week's show, Holly G, and Will Perry mention some of the Tour events that are going on here in Florida. The Franklin Templeton Shootout, the Father Son Challenge, Web.com Q School that is in Winter Garden. The duo welcome long time writer for Golfweek and author Adam Schupak to the show. Holly asks Adam about his latest book "Deane Beman: Golf's Driving Force. Beman was the PGA Tour's commissioner prior to Tim Finchem. 

Holly and Adam also talk about incoming PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, and some of the issues he will have to address. Adam mentions that he thinks that there are some good changes on the horizon like the Zurich Classic becoming a team event. The two also talk about the future of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Adam, Holly and Will also discuss this week's PNC Father Son Challenge. John Daly is excited and will be showing up with John Jr.  Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino will be playing together with their sons. The event is held here in Orlando and is a fan favorite year after year. 

Holly asks Adam about the Franklin Templeton Shootout where LPGA Star Lexi Thompson is making her PGA debut. Annika Sorenstam was the last lady to play in the event. Lexi will be paired with Bryson DeChambeau. Adam said the two played together earlier this year and did well as a team.

Holly mentions that Bryson has been tinkering around with a new putting technique. Holly mentioned that L2 Putters designed the 200 gram grip that Bryson has been using and they also make a putter that is for side saddle putters. Adam interviewed Bryson and wrote an article for Golfweek about his new putting style and why he is considering it.

Adam and Holly also talk about Tiger's return to golf. Adams said that Tiger seemed pretty comfortable out there and was a nice test drive event for Tiger. 

Listeners interested in getting Adam's book can download it from the iTunes store and he has a few of the hard copies left if you get in touch with him on Twitter. @AdamSchupak 

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