In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Wintergreen Resort’s Director of Golf, Geoff Redgrave, to break down everything happening on and off the course.
• How local courses are recovering from summer heat stress and detail the ongoing multi-year bunker renovation project at Devil’s Knob.
• Scottie Scheffler’s run on the PGA Tour, debating whether his dominance echoes Tiger Woods in his prime
• Reaction to a wild story about a former college golfer caught faking a hole-in-one.
Finally, they cover evolving golf etiquette—from music on the course to modern dress codes—and why fall is actually the best time to take lessons at the Golf Academy.
Host Rich Roth catches up with Wintergreen Resort’s Director of Golf, Geoff Redgrave, to talk fall golf in Virginia. They break down course updates at Devil’s Knob and Stoney Creek, simple cold-weather swing tips, and why winter setup practice pays off in the spring. Plus, they share a candid take on the Presidents Cup versus the Ryder Cup.
Rich Roth and Poplar Grove Golf Club Director Tracy Newman discuss recent course improvements, fall playing conditions and aeration tips. Newman emphasizes short-game practice and selecting golf balls matched to swing speed rather than buying premium balls. They also analyze Scottie Scheffler’s technique, LIV Golf’s bankruptcy filing, and the upcoming Presidents Cup.
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.