This episode of Locally on the Links featured Rich Roth and Falling River Country Club General Manager Faber Jamerson covering strategies for winter golf play, tips for indoor practice, and golf gift ideas.
Faber discussed the club’s new simulator, noting it helps members stay loose and provides instant feedback on ball flight and club path, though he personally still prefers the feel of real golf. Jamerson stressed that when playing in the cold, golfers must temper expectations due to stiff muscles, excessive clothing, and challenging course conditions and advised focusing on fine-tuning the short game. He suggested practicing putting on hard surfaces for roll feedback and chipping with plastic balls to work on trajectory control.
For gift ideas, Jamerson recommended wedges (lofts/bounce are easily determined from the bag), gift certificates, and noted the increasing affordability of home launch monitors and the appeal of a surprise membership.
Host Rich Roth welcomes Marty Chandler, Director of Golf at London Downs, to discuss his recent trip to Augusta National. Marty shares insights on the unique atmosphere of Masters practice rounds and the course’s challenging undulations. The duo also covers local updates, including Bermuda grass growth at London Downs, upcoming equipment demo days, and practical tips for improving your driver setup.
Host Rich Roth welcomes Mark Fry, Director of Golf at the historic Omni Homestead, to discuss the highly anticipated 2026 golf season. As the legendary Cascades Course prepares for its grand opening, Mark shares what golfers can expect from the conditions and layout this year.
Rich Roth catches up with Wintergreen Resort’s Director of Golf, Geoff Redgrave, to kick off the 2026 season. They recap Cameron Young’s victory at The Players, debate Tiger Woods’ future at the Masters, and dive into the latest tech from Cobra and Titleist arriving at Stoney Creek this spring.