Inside The Cascades & Old Course: 2026 Season Preview at The Omni Homestead | Locally on the Links

Locally on the Links: Spring Opening at The Omni HomesteadHost 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 Previews: An inside look at the championship-level Cascades and the unique "6-6-6" layout of the historic Old Course.Pro Instructional Tips: Why putting is 43% of your score and the specific "Ladder" and "Feel" drills you should use to shake off winter rust.2026 Event Calendar: Details on the upcoming Ladies Golf Day (May 30th), the Youth Golf Academy Fundraiser (August 4th), and the September Generation Cup.The Masters & PGA Tour: Mark and Rich discuss Tiger Woods, Gary Woodland’s emotional comeback, and who to watch for at Augusta.Planning a trip? Learn about "Buddy Golf" packages for groups of 12-16 and why spring is the perfect time to take advantage of twilight rates.