How does a golf course without sand bunkers actually play? In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Faber Jamerson, the General Manager of Falling River Country Club in Appomattox, VA. They dive into the surprising player feedback from the club’s groundbreaking “no-bunker” layout—specifically, why removing sand hazards has lowered scores for high-handicap golfers but made life incredibly tough for the long hitters.
Faber also breaks down his master class guide to practicing your short game efficiently, shares the mental swing thoughts that keep you out of trouble and reveals some of the cheekiest “mind games” you can play on your buddies during match play. Finally, they look ahead to the windy, unpredictable conditions awaiting the pros across the pond at Royal Birkdale for the Open Championship.
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Rich Roth and London Downs Director of Golf Marty Chandler break down ideal fall playing conditions in Central Virginia, upcoming tournaments and Scottie Scheffler’s FedEx Cup victory. Plus, Marty shares details on London Downs’ Labor Day sale and reveals a game-changing course management tip to help you eliminate double bogeys and break 90.
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Rich Roth and Wintergreen Director of Golf Geoff Redgrave discuss course updates, aerification, and Devil’s Knob bunker renovations. They also cover Scottie Scheffler’s tour dominance, a bizarre hole-in-one cheating scheme, shifting golf etiquette, and why fall is prime time for the Golf Academy.