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.
The majors are done, but the debate is just heating up! Rich Roth and London Downs Golf Club’s Marty Chandler recap Ryan Fox’s thrilling Open Championship win and the viral 22-second finish. Plus, the guys tackle golf’s ultimate “rage-bait” topic—pace of play—sharing course realities and practical tips to speed up your weekend round. Stick around for upcoming charity events and Titleist fitting days!
Join host Rich Roth and Poplar Grove Golf Director Tracy Newman as they break down The Open Championship, Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy and the competitive struggles of LIV Golf. Plus, get a masterclass on escaping deep bunkers and a look inside Poplar Grove—Virginia’s 7th best public course! Learn about their new memberships and the upcoming August 8th benefit tournament.
Host Rich Roth and Falling River Country Club GM Faber Jamerson discuss the surprising results of their bunker-free course renovation, which helps high handicappers but challenges advanced players. Faber shares game-changing short game practice routines, tips to master your mental game, and clever match play tactics. Plus, they look ahead to the Open Championship.