Sunday, August 30, 2026

On this week’s episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Mark Fry, Director of Golf at the Omni Homestead Resort.

In this episode, they discuss:

  • Fall Golf Conditions: Why autumn offers the best playing conditions, managing Poana grass, and dealing with mountain foliage and light shifts.
  • The Rise of YouTube Golf: The impact of streaming golf, social media creators like Caleb Fry (“The Cowboy Golfer”), and recent industry controversies surrounding Callaway and Good Good.
  • Upcoming Events: Details on the Omni Generation Cup at the Cascades Course and potential plans for hosting the 2027 National Championship.
  • Pro Swing Advice: How focusing on your best shots and finding a single simple swing feeling (like the “boxer” shoulder move) can transform your game.

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Sunday, Aug. 9

Broadcasting from the iconic Cascades Course at The Omni Homestead Resort, host Rich Roth, Homestead Director of Golf Mark Fry, and donor Johnny Hall recap the 5th annual Virginia Highlands Youth Golf Academy fundraiser. Learn how this event raised over $50,000 for local youth golf, get course strategy insights, and hear about upcoming events like the Generation Cup!

Sunday, Aug. 2

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.

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