In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth catches up with Geoff Redgrave, the Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort. They dive deep into the recent U.S. Open at the beautiful, linksy Shinnecock Hills, talking about Wyndham Clark’s major victory, how the USGA handled the course layout, and the evolving (and sometimes rowdy) dynamics between fans and players on the PGA Tour.
Plus, Geoff shares some incredibly exciting news about a major, multi-year renovation project starting at Devil’s Knob golf course, gives a brilliant, easy-to-understand tip to instantly improve your iron play, and details how you can beat the summer heat with Wintergreen’s unlimited stay-and-play golf packages.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Shinnecock Hills Review: Why letting nature dictate the course setup was a win for the USGA.
Golf Etiquette Debate: Player outbursts, crowd behavior on Long Island and the USGA’s strict new stance on penalties.
Devil’s Knob Renovation: A sneak peek into the 3-year bunker and irrigation overhaul designed to make the mountain course more playable.
Pro Golf Tip: How practicing “punch shots” will fix your downswing and help you compress your irons.
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