Locally on the Links

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...

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. In this episode: 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...

Fall golf is officially here! Host Rich Roth sits down with Marty Chandler, Director of Golf at London Downs, to talk about course conditions, post-Labor Day tournament schedules and why autumn offers the best playing conditions in Central Virginia. The guys break down Scottie Scheffler’s FedEx Cup finish, comparing his consistency to Tiger Woods and share a course management hack to help you elim...

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 annual bluegrass, and dealing with mountain foliage and light shifts. The Rise of YouTube Golf: The impact of streaming golf, social media creators like Ca...

In this episode of Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth sits down with Wintergreen Resort's Director of Golf, Geoff Redgrave, to break down everything happening on and off the course. They discuss how local courses are recovering from summer heat stress and detail the ongoing multi-year bunker renovation project at Devil’s Knob. Plus, Geoff and Rich dive into Scottie Scheffler’s incredible ru...

Welcome to a special edition of Locally on the Links, broadcasting live from the clubhouse of the iconic Cascades Course at The Omni Homestead Resort! In this episode, host Rich Roth sits down with Mark Fry (Director of Golf at The Omni Homestead) and special guest Johnny Hall to celebrate the 5th annual fundraiser for the Virginia Highlands Youth Golf Academy (VHYGA). They are also Together, they...

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. Together, they break down practical ways to improve your game and lower your score, including: The 22-Second Rule: What Ryan Fox’s Open Championship win teaches us about pac...

In this episode of Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth is joined in the studio by Marty Chandler, Director of Golf at London Downs. The guys recap the wild finish at the Open Championship, breaking down Ryan Fox’s incredible fast-paced play down the stretch and the razor-thin margins that separated him from Cam Young. Plus, they dive into the hot-button issue of pace of play, sharing the officia...

Welcome back to another edition of Locally on the Links with your host, Rich Roth! This week, Rich is joined in the studio by Tracy Newman, the Director of Golf at Poplar Grove. The guys dive deep into the fourth and final major of the year: The Open Championship. From the unique early-morning magic of links golf to why Bryson DeChambeau's driving distance might completely overpower the dry fe...

How does a golf course without sand bunkers actually play? In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Faber Jamerson, the General Manager of Falling River Country Club in Appomattox, VA. They dive into the surprising player feedback from the club's groundbreaking "no-bunker" layout—specifically, why removing sand hazards has lowered scores for high-handica...

In this episode of Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth sits down with Mark Fry, the Director of Golf at the historic Omni Homestead Resort. Escape the brutal summer humidity as they dive into the tournament that has everyone talking: the upcoming Virginia Highlands Youth Golf Academy (VHYGA) fundraiser at The Cascades—Virginia’s #1 ranked course for over 82 years. Mark breaks down exactly why am...

In this episode of Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth catches up with Geoff Redgrave, the Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort. They dive deep into the recent U.S. Open at the beautiful, linksy Shinnecock Hills, talking about Wyndham Clark’s major victory, how the USGA handled the course layout, and the evolving (and sometimes rowdy) dynamics between fans and players on the PGA Tour. Plus, Ge...

In this special edition of Locally on the Links , guest host Marty Chandler (Director of Golf at London Downs Golf Club) sits down with golf rules expert and former Executive Director of the Middle Atlantic PGA, Jon Guhl. As Jon heads up to the iconic Shinnecock Hills for the US Open, he and Marty break down everything you need to know before the first tee time. From the unique, shifting wind arch...

Are you struggling to line up your putts, or just looking for the ultimate Virginia mountain golf getaway this summer? In this episode of Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth catches up via telephone with Geoff Redgrave, the Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort. Geoff gives us an exclusive look at the peak-season course conditions down at Stoney Creek and shares what’s in store for the upcoming...

Warm weather has finally arrived at London Downs! This week on Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth sits down with Director of Golf Marty Chandler to break down the latest in local conditions and major golf headlines. In this episode, we cover: Bermuda & The Rain: How the recent 3-inch deluge and upcoming warm nights are setting up the course—plus, how local players are handling the early sum...

Struggling with uneven lies on the course? In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Mark Fry, the Director of Golf at The Omni Homestead Resort, to break down the exact adjustments you need to make for tricky downhill and uphill mountain golf shots.  We also dive deep into a recap of Aaron Rai's incredible major victory at the PGA Championship at Aronimink, the ev...

Marty Chandler of London Downs joins Rich Roth to preview the 2026 PGA Championship, discuss Cameron Young’s chances and share course management tips. About This Episode: In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Marty Chandler, Director of Golf at London Downs Golf Club, to dive deep into the heart of the 2026 golf season. We discuss the transition from frost to 80-de...

In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth sits down with Geoff Redgrave, Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort, to help you navigate the transition into the 2026 golf season. The unpredictable spring weather has left many courses with "tight lies" and dormant patches. Geoff shares professional-level "free tips" on how to handle these conditions, including a uniqu...

Join Rich Roth on Locally on the Links as he sits down with Jason Brown, owner of Birdies… Where Are You , the premier indoor golf facility at Smith Mountain Lake . Jason shares the moving inspiration behind his facility’s name—a tribute to his late grandson, Colton Grey—and how it fuels his passion for teaching the game. In this episode, we dive into: The Indoor Revolution: How GS Pro simulator t...

In this edition of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth is joined by Marty Chandler, Director of Golf at London Downs Golf Course. Fresh off a trip to Augusta National, Marty shares a rare behind-the-scenes look at a Masters Monday practice round, from the 7:00 AM merch lines to the extreme slopes of Hole #5 that television cameras never quite capture. They also dive into the current state of golf...

Locally on the Links: Spring Opening at The Omni Homestead Host Rich Roth welcomes Mark Fry , Director of Golf at the historic Omni Homestead, to discuss the highly anticipated 2026 golf season. As the legendary Cascades Course prepares for its grand opening this Saturday, April 4th, Mark shares what golfers can expect from the conditions and layout this year. In this episode, we dive into: Course...

In this episode of Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth sits down with Geoff Redgrave, the Director of Golf at Wintergreen Resort, to gear up for the 2026 golf season. From the latest PGA Tour drama to getting your own bag ready for the spring thaw, we cover everything you need to know to hit the fairways this month. PGA Tour & The Players Recap: We dive into Cameron Young’s massive win at Sa...

Join host Rich Roth for a deep dive into the 2026 golf season with special guest Colton King , Head Golf Professional at Poplar Grove . Whether you are a casual fan or a scratch player, this episode covers everything from the professional tour's biggest controversies to practical tips for improving your game this spring. The State of Pro Golf : We discuss the prestige of The Players Championsh...

Spring has officially arrived in Lynchburg, and it's time to get those clubs out of the garage! In this episode of Locally on the Links , host Rich Roth sits down with Marty Chandler, Director of Golf at London Downs Golf Club. As the weather warms up, Marty shares essential advice for transitioning from simulator "screen golf" back to the real-deal dormant Bermuda grass. We dive dee...

In this episode of Locally on the Links, host Rich Roth welcomes back former PGA Tour professional and current Senior PGA Tour pro Dick Mast. As the calendar turns to March, the duo dives into the biggest storylines in professional golf and offers essential advice for local players heading back to the course this spring Tiger’s Masters Outlook: Dick discusses Tiger Woods’ potential return at Augus...