"Birdies… Where Are You": A Touching Tribute & The Future of Indoor Golf | Locally on the Links

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 technology is changing how we practice, offering 45-minute rounds and data-driven instruction.Pro Instruction: Why "swinging harder" is a common mistake and how to use physics for a more leisurely, effective swing.Masters Recap: Analysis of Rory McIlroy’s historic back-to-back win at Augusta and Scottie Scheffler's calm under pressure.Local Access: Everything you need to know about the Westlake facility, from 24/7 member access to public hourly rentals.Visit Birdies… Where Are You: birdieswhereareyou.com | 804-398-92030:00 – Intro to Jason Brown & Birdies, Where Are You?1:45 – The Heartfelt Story: Colton Gray’s Legacy5:10 – Benefits of Indoor Simulators vs. Outdoor Play8:30 – Common Golf Mistakes: Swing Physics & Effort12:15 – Mastering GS Pro: Putting, Chipping & Lie Angles15:40 – Masters Recap: Rory McIlroy & Scotty Scheffler20:10 – Booking Info & Westlake Location#SmithMountainLake #SML #WestlakeVA #VirginiaGolf #LynchburgVA #RoanokeVA #GolfInstruction #IndoorGolf #GolfSimulators #GSPro #Masters2026 #RoryMcIlroy #BirdiesWhereAreYou #GolfTips #Podcast #LocallyOnTheLinks