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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.
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.
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.
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.
Join Rich Roth and Poplar Grove Director of Golf Tracy Newman as they discuss local star Zach Bauchou’s PGA Tour card push and why average golfers waste shots inside 100 yards. Plus, get exclusive fall rate discounts at Poplar Grove—ranked #7 in Virginia—and an insider breakdown of Team USA’s thrilling Presidents Cup comeback victory.
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.
On this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth catches up with Omni Homestead Director of Golf Mark Fry. They dive into fall mountain golf conditions, the explosion and controversies of YouTube golf, details on the upcoming Generation Cup at the Cascades Course, and a simple “boxer” swing thought to instantly improve your game.
Rich Roth and Wintergreen Director of Golf Geoff Redgrave discuss course updates, aerification, and Devil’s Knob bunker renovations. They also cover Scottie Scheffler’s tour dominance, a bizarre hole-in-one cheating scheme, shifting golf etiquette, and why fall is prime time for the Golf Academy.
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!
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.