The Bunker-Free Golf Experiment & Master Class Course Management with Faber Jamerson | Locally on the Links

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-handicap golfers but made life incredibly tough for the long hitters.Faber also breaks down his master class guide to practicing your short game efficiently, shares the mental swing thoughts that keep you out of trouble and reveals some of the cheekiest "mind games" you can play on your buddies during match play. Finally, they look ahead to the windy, unpredictable conditions awaiting the pros across the pond at Royal Birkdale for the Open Championship.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why natural slopes can be tougher than sand bunkers for low-handicap players.How to structure an amateur practice routine focusing on the "scoring clubs".Faber's "dollar bill" swing trick for escaping the sand with ease.How to handle negative swing thoughts (and why telling yourself "don't hit it in the water" is a trap).Underhand mental tricks for match play, like keeping your opponent from putting early on.Why weather and the luck of the draw will decide the Open Championship.Want to test out the bunker-free course for yourself? Call the Falling River Country Club golf shop at (434) 352-7037!#LocallyOnTheLinks #FaberJamerson #RichRoth #BunkerFreeGolf #GolfPracticeTips #OpenChampionshipPreview #GolfPodcast #GolfAppomattox #VirginiaGolf #GolfMentalGame #MatchPlay