Sunday, September 13, 2026

Welcome back to Locally on the Links! Host Rich Roth is joined in-studio by Tracy Newman, Director of Golf at the award-winning Poplar Grove Golf Club in Virginia.

  • Poplar Grove Course Upgrades: How Poplar Grove maintained its bentgrass through summer, new aesthetic upgrades (rock walls, azaleas, brand-new facilities), and upcoming fall aeration schedules.
  • Fall Golf Survival Guide: How to handle sanded greens, local leaf rules, and why autumn is the absolute best season for golf.
  • Equipment & Practice Myths: Why 90% of golfers shouldn’t be playing a Titleist Pro V1, finding your swing speed, and why 70% of your practice should be under 100 yards.
  • Tour News Breakdown: Analyzing Scottie Scheffler’s ball striking, LIV Golf’s bankruptcy and restructuring rumors, and what to look forward to in the Presidents Cup.

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Sunday, Nov. 1

Rich Roth sits down with Poplar Grove Golf Club Director of Golf Tracy Newman on Locally on the Links. They break down how to survive Poplar Grove’s infamous Hole #3 (Virginia’s toughest par 5), course renovations, and exclusive local fall rates. Plus, they discuss local pro Zach Bauchou’s PGA Tour campaign and the Tour’s upcoming 2028 split into Championship and Challenger relegation series.

Sunday, Oct. 25

Join host Rich Roth at The Cascades clubhouse as he sits down with The Homestead’s Director of Golf, Mark Fry, alongside Jerry Glinski and Matt Anderson. Discover why fall offers premier golfing conditions, learn pro tips on mastering distance control on lightning-fast greens, and pick up practical advice for improving your group’s pace of play.

Sunday, Oct. 18

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.