Join host Rich Roth for a deep dive into the 2026 golf season with special guest Colton King, Head Golf Professional at Poplar Grove. Whether you are a casual fan or a scratch player, this episode covers everything from the professional tour’s biggest controversies to practical tips for improving your game this spring.

In This Episode:

• The State of Pro Golf: We discuss the prestige of The Players Championship, the debate over it becoming a “fifth major,” and the impact of the PGA Tour’s restructured schedule.
• LIV Golf vs. PGA: Colton shares his candid thoughts on the sustainability of LIV Golf, the return of Anthony Kim, and how the professional landscape is shifting for stars like Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy.
• Course Updates at Poplar Grove: Learn about the major drainage projects and the exciting redesign of Hole 14, making it one of the area’s premier “risk-reward” drivable par fours.
• Spring Training for Your Swing: Colton breaks down his “back to basics” checklist, including alignment drills, maintaining balance, and the importance of using your club’s bounce when chipping.

Key Takeaways for Your Next Round:

• Why you should spend 20 minutes on the putting green for every 10 minutes on the range.
• How to use weight distribution to stop “chunking” your iron shots.
• The evolution of golf technology and how affordable launch monitors can dial in your yardages.

Visit Poplar Grove: Experience one of the region’s only green bent grass courses this March.