Welcome to a special edition of Locally on the Links, broadcasting live from the clubhouse of the iconic Cascades Course at The Omni Homestead Resort!
In this episode, host Rich Roth sits down with Mark Fry (Director of Golf at The Omni Homestead) and special guest Johnny Hall to celebrate the 5th annual fundraiser for the Virginia Highlands Youth Golf Academy (VHYGA). They are also joined by Ryan Gordon with Blue Ridge Scientific and Josh Mills with Mills Heating & Air Conditioning.
Together, they dive into:
Golfing for a Purpose: How the local community and key supporters raised over $50,000 to provide scholarships and free lessons for local youth.
The Legendary Cascades Course: A look back at playing one of Virginia’s top-rated courses and honoring the memory of course legends.
Upcoming Events: Details on the Omni Generation Cup on September 13th and how you can get involved.
Course Strategy & Highlights: Player recaps, format breakdowns, and how to conquer the famous par-5 12th hole.
Learn more or get involved: Visit vhyga.org or call the Homestead Pro Shop at 540-839-7739. Subscribe for weekly golf tips, course spotlights, and local stories!
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