In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Mark Fry, the Director of Golf at the historic Omni Homestead Resort. Escape the brutal summer humidity as they dive into the tournament that has everyone talking: the upcoming Virginia Highlands Youth Golf Academy (VHYGA) fundraiser at The Cascades—Virginia’s #1 ranked course for over 82 years.
Mark breaks down exactly why amateurs struggle on the green, sharing an exclusive putting lesson inspired by golf legend Dave Stockton. Learn how to “stop trying to make putts,” fix your alignment and master his signature “Ladder Drill” to drop your scores instantly. Finally, the guys analyze the latest drama on the PGA Tour, from Wyndham Clark’s historic US Open win and Scottie Scheffler’s unparalleled consistency to the ongoing chatter surrounding Phil Mickelson.
In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth and London Downs Director of Golf Marty Chandler tackle unpredictable fall golf conditions in Central Virginia, explaining frost delays, dynamic cold-weather warm-ups, and course “leaf rules” for pace of play. They also track local native Zach Bauchou’s PGA Tour Fall Series run and discuss new fall outerwear and equipment available in the pro shop.
On this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth joins Geoff Redgrave, Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort. They celebrate Devil’s Knob head pro Joey Faulconer’s Mid-Atlantic PGA Championship victory and preview his path to the national championship. Plus, Geoff shares actionable pace-of-play hacks, course management strategy for Devil’s Knob, year-round play details for Stoney Creek, and essential cold-weather swing adjustments for fall golf.
Join Rich Roth and Poplar Grove Director of Golf Tracy Newman as they discuss local star Zach Bauchou’s PGA Tour card push and why average golfers waste shots inside 100 yards. Plus, get exclusive fall rate discounts at Poplar Grove—ranked #7 in Virginia—and an insider breakdown of Team USA’s thrilling Presidents Cup comeback victory.