The Secret to Mastering Your Putting Stroke + Escaping the Heat at The Omni Homestead | Locally on the Links

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 amateurs struggle on the green, sharing an exclusive putting lesson inspired by golf legend Dave Stockton. Learn how to "stop trying to make putts," fix your alignment and master his signature "Ladder Drill" to drop your scores instantly. Finally, the guys analyze the latest drama on the PGA Tour, from Wyndham Clark’s historic US Open win and Scottie Scheffler’s unparalleled consistency to the ongoing chatter surrounding Phil Mickelson.⛳ Support Youth Golf:Play the legendary Cascades course on Tuesday, August 4th, at a heavily discounted, tax-deductible rate! Register your foursome or become a sponsor today at vhyga.org.Episode Timecodes:00:00 - Intro: Beating the Summer Heat at The Omni Homestead01:30 - Play Virginia's #1 Course: The VHYGA Charity Tournament (August 4th)03:15 - Foursome Details, Callaway Swag & Format Breakdown05:45 - The 40% Rule: Why You're Practicing Your Putting Wrong07:30 - Master the Putting "Ladder Drill" to Eliminate Three-Putts09:40 - Stop Trying to Make Putts: Dave Stockton's Putting Secret11:50 - Pro Golf Analysis: Wyndham Clark & Navigating Rowdy US Open Crowds13:45 - Scottie Scheffler’s Consistency & British Open Outlook15:10 - The Phil Mickelson Controversies16:00 - Buddy Golf Packages & The Generation Cup at The Homestead#GolfPodcast #PuttingTips #GolfInstruction #OmniHomestead #TheCascades #PGA #USOpen #WyndhamClark #ScottieScheffler #YouthGolf #VHYGA #GolfDrills #LocallyOnTheLinks