Sunday, September 27, 2026

Cooler weather has hit, and fall golf in Virginia is in full swing! In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth is joined by Geoff Redgrave, Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Wintergreen Resort Updates: Season closing dates for Devil’s Knob, upcoming bunker renovations, and current conditions at Stoney Creek.
  • Fall Golf Playbook: Why you should throw out compression ball myths and take one extra club instead, plus smart layer strategies for cold rounds.
  • Off-Season Game Improvement: Why 90% of your swing relies on setup, how to practice setup in a mirror this winter, and how to conquer the mental block when addressing the ball.
  • Presidents Cup vs. Ryder Cup: An honest discussion on why the Presidents Cup struggles with energy and fan atmosphere compared to the Ryder 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.