Welcome back to another edition of Locally on the Links with your host, Rich Roth! This week, Rich is joined in the studio by Tracy Newman, the Director of Golf at Poplar Grove.
The guys dive deep into the fourth and final major of the year: The Open Championship. From the unique early-morning magic of links golf to why Bryson DeChambeau’s driving distance might completely overpower the dry fescue this weekend, we break down the leaderboard and discuss the immense pressure facing the field. Plus, Tracy shares his candid thoughts on the LIV Golf Tour’s format and why it might be dulling the competitive edge of its top players.
⛳ In the Second Half: Are you tired of wrecking your scorecard in the sand? Tracy drops an incredible, counterintuitive masterclass on escaping deep bunkers. Learn the exact adjustments you need to make to your stance, clubface, and mind to ensure you get it out on the first try.
Finally, we get an exclusive look at the massive upgrades happening at Poplar Grove—recently ranked the 7th best public course in Virginia by Golf Digest! Learn about their new Young Professional memberships and how you can register a team for the upcoming Davis Benefit Tournament on August 8th.
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.