Mastering Spring Golf: Chipping Secrets & Wintergreen Resort Updates with Geoff Redgrave | Locally on the Links

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 unique "putting motion" for chipping that prevents digging and sculling. We also dive into the current state of the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy’s recent dominance, and why Matt Fitzpatrick’s putting is a "work of art" every amateur should study.Whether you’re looking for a discount on your next round at Stoney Creek or curious about the "bowling alley" fairways at Devil’s Knob, this episode is packed with value for every golfer.00:00 – Intro: Spring weather swings and turf impact.02:15 – How to play "punch shots" from emerging Bermuda and Zoysia grass.04:30 – The Chipping Secret: Using a putting motion with your wedges.07:45 – Choosing your "chipping friends": Club selection strategy.10:20 – Wintergreen Update: Devil’s Knob vs. Stoney Creek conditions.13:10 – Special Offer: The Stoney Creek 4-Pack (plus a bonus round!).15:45 – PGA Tour Talk: Rory McIlroy’s resurgence and the LIV Golf debate.18:20 – Why Matt Fitzpatrick is the best putting model for amateurs.Resources:Book a Tee Time: Wintergreen Resort Official SiteSpecial Offer: Purchase the Stoney Creek 4-Pack (Buy 4, Get 1 Free through May 10th)#GolfTips #ShortGame #WintergreenResort #LocallyOnTheLinks #GolfInstruction #PGATour #RoryMcIlroy #GolfLife #VirginiaGolf #StoneyCreek