Sunday, October 4, 2026

Join host Rich Roth and Tracy Newman, Director of Golf at Poplar Grove, for another episode of Locally on the Links!

In this episode, Rich and Tracy discuss:

  • Local PGA Tour Push: How area golfer Zach Bauchou overcame severe driver yips to shoot 9-under in Utah and position himself inside the top 100 for his PGA Tour card.
  • Exclusive Poplar Grove Special: Ranked the #7 best public course in Virginia, Poplar Grove is offering exclusive local fall rates ($100 Mon–Wed / $125 Thu–Sun) through November 30. Call 434-946-9933 and mention Locally on the Links or WL&I to book.
  • Golf Strategy & Scoring Tips: Why junior golfers should play shorter tees to learn how to score, how 75% of your shots happen within 100 yards, and why pros avoid the dreaded 40–60 yard wedge shot.
  • Presidents Cup Breakdown: Analyzing Team USA’s 11th consecutive victory, Scottie Scheffler’s team play dynamics, and the rise of young golf stars.

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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.

Sunday, Oct. 11

On this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth joins Geoff Redgrave, Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort. They celebrate Devil’s Knob head pro Joey Faulconer’s Mid-Atlantic PGA Championship victory and preview his path to the national championship. Plus, Geoff shares actionable pace-of-play hacks, course management strategy for Devil’s Knob, year-round play details for Stoney Creek, and essential cold-weather swing adjustments for fall golf.

Sunday, Sept. 27

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.

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