Sunday, August 2, 2026

Are you spending too much time over your ball or missing out on extra yards? On this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Tracy Newman, Director of Golf at Poplar Grove Golf Club in Amherst, Virginia.

Together, they break down practical ways to improve your game and lower your score, including:

  • The 22-Second Rule: What Ryan Fox’s Open Championship win teaches us about pace of play and pre-shot routines.
  • Ready Golf Essentials: How shaving time off your setup relaxes your body and leads to better swings.
  • Custom Club Fitting: Why the right shaft matters more than the club brand, and how Callaway top fitter Colton King helps golfers optimize their setups.
  • What’s New at Poplar Grove: Course upgrades, scenic course improvements, and details on the upcoming benefit tournament.

Locally on the Links is presented by The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa.

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