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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith catches up with Patrick Keeling, one of Ireland’s brightest young amateurs and a player whose career is accelerating at serious speed. Currently on a golf scholarship at the University of Louisville - one of the top NCAA programmes in the United States - Patrick is testing himself against some of the best collegiate players in the world.

Patrick talks Will through his journey so far, including the remarkable season where he won both the Fred Daly and the Senior Cup in the same year - a rare and impressive achievement. He reflects on competing in the biggest Irish championships, travelling globally to test his game, and picking up wins along the way, all before the age of 21.

More recently, Patrick reached the final stage of U.S. Open qualifying, teeing it up alongside major champions and global stars such as Pádraig Harrington, Rickie Fowler, and Cameron Smith. It was a milestone moment that showed exactly where his game is trending.

The lads finish by looking ahead: what does Patrick need to do to turn professional, what are the next steps, and how high can he climb? With his talent, mindset, and work ethic, the future looks incredibly bright.

A great chat with a great guy - honest, ambitious, and absolutely one to watch.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Irish golf and early development
• Winning the Fred Daly and Senior Cup in the same year
• Competing in Irish championships and winning internationally
• Life at Louisville and NCAA competition
• Reaching final stage U.S. Open qualifying
• Playing alongside Harrington, Fowler, and Cam Smith
• The mindset of an elite young amateur
• What it will take to turn professional
• Long‑term goals and the road ahead

A superb listen with one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging talents.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Beth Coulter, one of Ireland’s most decorated elite amateurs and a player whose achievements already place her among the greats of the modern Irish game.

Beth’s record speaks for itself:

• Three‑time Irish Girls Close Champion (2019, 2021, 2022)
• Irish Women’s Close Champion 2022
• The only player ever to win the Girls’ Close three years in a row
• The only player ever to win the Girls’ and Women’s Close in the same year

She has continued to shine on the international stage, playing a key role in Ireland’s 2024 Home Internationals victory, being part of the winning Curtis Cup team in 2024, and most recently helping GB&I to victory in the 2025 Vagliano Trophy.

Beth joins Will just days before teeing it up in the Women’s Irish Open at Carton House, and she speaks openly about her preparation, her mindset, and the excitement of competing at home in a professional field.

The conversation also looks ahead to the future, as Beth shares her ambitions to turn professional after college in the United States, and what she believes she needs to do to make that leap successfully.

A grounded, thoughtful, and hugely talented golfer, Beth brings honesty, humour, and brilliant insight throughout.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Co. Down and rising through Irish junior golf
• Winning the Irish Girls Close three times
• Completing the Girls/Women’s Close double in 2022
• Representing Ireland and winning the 2024 Home Internationals
• Curtis Cup victory in 2024
• Winning the Vagliano Trophy in 2025
• Preparing for the Women’s Irish Open at Carton House
• Life in US college golf and plans to turn professional
• Mindset, resilience, and long‑term goals

A super chat with a fantastic person and one of Ireland’s brightest golfing talents.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Ryan Griffin, one of Ireland’s rising elite amateurs and a key member of the Golf Ireland High Performance Panel. Hailing from Ballybofey and now representing Maynooth University, Ryan has already carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the Irish game.

Ryan is a two‑time R&A Student Series Order of Merit Champion, with one of those victories coming at the most iconic venue in golf - St Andrews. He talks Will through the journey that brought him from Donegal junior golf to competing - and winning - on some of the biggest amateur stages in Europe.

The conversation dives into his development, the mindset behind high‑performance golf, the influence of Maynooth’s elite programme, and the drive that keeps him pushing for more. Ryan also opens up about the challenges, the sacrifices, and the ambitions that shape his path forward.

A grounded, thoughtful, and seriously talented young player, Ryan brings honesty and insight throughout.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Ballybofey and early golfing influences
• Joining the Maynooth University High Performance programme
• Winning the R&A Student Series Order of Merit twice
• Victory at St Andrews - competing at the Home of Golf
• Life as a Golf Ireland High Performance athlete
• Mindset, preparation, and what drives him
• Goals for the coming seasons and long‑term ambitions

A brilliant chat with one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging amateurs, well worth a listen.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Ardee Golf Club, the 2024 Jimmy Bruen All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Eddie Burke, Assistant Manager Mickey Duffy, and players Brian Keenan and Mannie McLoughlin - four gentlemen who give a brilliant insight into one of the most impressive championship runs of the year.

Ardee’s journey was anything but straightforward. To win the All‑Ireland, they had to come through nine matches, battling their way out of North Leinster before reaching the national finals. Eddie and Mickey talk through the preparation, structure, and belief that shaped the team’s season, while Brian and Mannie relive the pressure moments, the momentum swings, and the camaraderie that carried them through.

The lads share stories from a campaign full of drama - including lightning delays, tight finishes, and a crucial playoff in the semi‑final that kept their dream alive. The episode builds to their All‑Ireland triumph, a moment of pride for the club and a testament to the resilience and spirit of the group.

A warm, honest, and highly enjoyable conversation with four sound lads who represented Ardee with class.

Topics Covered:

• Preparation and planning for the 2024 season
• Navigating nine matches through North Leinster
• Team culture, belief, and key turning points
• Lightning delays and handling pressure
• The crucial semi‑final playoff
• The All‑Ireland Final and securing the Green Pennant
• What the win means to Ardee Golf Club
• Reflections from both management and players

Another great listen with a brilliant group of gentlemen.

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It's U.S. Open week! In this episode, Tom talks about his recent tournament results and reveals a fun experience that he had being paired with a famous athlete. He also gives a sneak peak into what's next on his schedule and the prep that goes into it. Barry discusses his Pro-Am results and hints at an exciting new opportunity. Will updates us on his club matches as well as his individual game and journey ahead. The lads also dive into who they think will win the U.S. Open as well as potential outside bets! Be sure to give it a listen!

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith catches up with Luke O’Neill, one of Ireland’s most talented amateurs and the 2023 Mullingar Scratch Cup Champion. Luke grew up playing his junior golf at Connemara Golf Club, a place that shaped his early development and competitive instincts.

The lads chat through Luke’s journey from Connemara to Galway, where he enjoyed Senior Cup success with Galway Golf Club, before making the move across the Atlantic to play college golf in the United States. His time in America included a collegiate tournament win and an incredible run to final qualifying for the U.S. Open, a milestone few Irish amateurs ever reach.

Back home, Luke’s career continued to rise. His victory at the Mullingar Scratch Cup in 2023 was one of the standout performances of the season, and in 2024 he represented Ireland at the Home Internationals, helping the team secure a memorable win.

The conversation finishes by looking ahead: Will Luke turn professional? What does he need to do to reach that level? And what does the next chapter look like for one of Ireland’s brightest prospects?

A brilliant listen with a grounded, ambitious, and genuinely great guy.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Connemara Golf Club
• Senior Cup success with Galway GC
• Playing college golf in the United States
• Winning a collegiate event
• Final qualifying for the U.S. Open
• Winning the 2023 Mullingar Scratch Cup
• Representing Ireland and winning the 2024 Home Internationals
• Future plans and the path toward turning professional

A fantastic conversation with a top‑class player whose best golf is still ahead of him.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Zoe McLean Tatton, the 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Champion. At just 17 years of age and playing off +4, Zoe produced a sensational performance in Corrstown, beating a top‑class field to claim one of the biggest titles in Irish girls’ golf.

Originally from Romford, UK, Zoe now proudly represents Ireland, thanks to her family roots in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. She talks Will through her incredible week at the Irish Girls, the preparation behind it, and the belief that carried her to the title.

Zoe’s résumé is already stacked: she has won an All‑England title with Essex, finished second in the National Schools Championship, placed third in the Woodbrook Scratch Cup, and represented Ireland at the Octagonal Matches earlier this year. She also shares the excitement of fulfilling a lifelong dream - securing a place to play college golf in the United States.

With her talent, mindset, and ambition, the sky is genuinely the limit for Zoe. And yes - the big question is asked: if the Olympics come calling, will she represent Ireland or England?

Topics Covered:

• Winning the 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Championship
• Growing up in Romford and her Irish roots in Mitchelstown
• Playing off +4 at just 17 years old
• All‑England success with Essex
• 2nd place at the National Schools Championship
• 3rd place at the Woodbrook Scratch Cup
• Representing Ireland at the Octagonal Matches
• Fulfilling the dream of US college golf
• Future ambitions and the Ireland vs England Olympic dilemma

A brilliant conversation with a grounded, talented young champion whose future looks incredibly bright.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of Will’s brilliant conversation with Brian Doran, the 2024 Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion. Part 1 ended with Brian’s superb runner‑up finish at the South of Ireland in Lahinch, and in this episode the lads pick up right where they left off - diving straight into the heart of Brian’s unforgettable 2024 season.

The chat begins with Brian’s breakthrough victory at the Mullingar Scratch Cup, a performance that cemented his status as one of the form players in Irish amateur golf. From there, the lads move on to his club success with Millicent, where Brian played a key role in their Barton Shield campaign.

The conversation then shifts to international duty, as Brian reflects on the honour of representing Ireland at the Mid‑Am Team Championships in France, an experience full of pride, pressure, and high‑level competition.

Everything ultimately came down to the North of Ireland at Royal Portrush, where the Bridgestone Order of Merit title wasn’t decided until the final putt of the final round - a dramatic finish to an extraordinary season.

With 2025 ahead and Brian now part of the Golf Ireland High Performance Panel, the future looks incredibly exciting for one of Ireland’s most consistent and grounded elite amateurs.

Topics Covered:

• Winning the Mullingar Scratch Cup
• Club success with Millicent in the Barton Shield
• Representing Ireland at the Mid‑Am Team Championships in France
• The dramatic finale at the North of Ireland in Portrush
• Securing the 2024 Bridgestone Order of Merit
• Mindset, momentum, and handling pressure
• Looking ahead to 2025 as part of the High Performance team

A brilliant chat with a genuinely great guy - honest, humble, and full of insight. Well worth a listen.

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Welcome back to another episode. As Tom is away in the UK preparing for an event Barry and Will meet up to chat all things golf. This is also a special occasion for the lads as this episode marks 50 releases to date. To mark the occasion there is a giveaway for one lucky follower. Details to follow. The lads catch up about their games. Barry is nearly there with his exams and Will is playing lots of interclub golf. Scotty has recently destroyed all before him and Barry goes into detail about the PGA tour, DP tour and the LPGA. Then the discussion goes to this weeks PGA in Quail Hollow. Can Rory be beaten at the Rory McIlroy Country Club??? Will closes off with his update about the West of Ireland, the Irish Am and the upcoming East of Ireland. A great chat so tune in!!! 

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Alex Maguire, one of Ireland’s standout amateur golfers of recent years and now an aspiring professional competing across the world. Alex’s rise has been exceptional, highlighted by his qualification for the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and his status as a two‑time East of Ireland Champion, one of the most prestigious titles in Irish amateur golf.

Alex reflects on his journey through the Irish amateur ranks, the breakthroughs that shaped his career, and the mindset required to compete at the very top of the amateur game. He speaks openly about the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way - all of which prepared him for life in the professional ranks.

Now pursuing his career across the mini‑tours, including starts on the HotelPlanner Tour, Alex gives a brilliant insight into the realities of chasing the dream: travel, pressure, development, and the hunger to keep improving.

A grounded, ambitious, and hugely talented player, Alex brings honesty and clarity to every part of the conversation.

Topics Covered:

• Alex’s rise through Irish amateur golf
• Winning the East of Ireland twice
• Qualifying for the 151st Open Championship
• Competing on the biggest stage at Royal Liverpool
• The highs and lows of elite amateur life
• Transitioning into the professional ranks
• Playing on the HotelPlanner Tour and other mini‑tours
• Mindset, resilience, and long‑term goals
• Advice for young players chasing the same path

A fantastic listen with one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging professionals.

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