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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Athenry Golf Club, the 2024 Men’s Junior Cup All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Eamonn Morrissey and players Ciaran Coughlan and Brendan Dunne, three gentlemen who relive a brilliant season that ended with national glory.

The lads take Will through their full journey - from the early rounds in Connacht, the momentum they built throughout the summer, and the belief that grew with every match. They share stories from each stage of the campaign, the pressure moments, the turning points, and the camaraderie that carried them all the way to the All‑Ireland Finals in Athlone.

The episode builds to their showdown with Abbeyleix in the All‑Ireland Final, a match full of drama, grit, and composure. The lads speak openly about what it meant to get over the line, the pride of bringing the green pennant back to Athenry, and the joy of reliving the journey together.

A warm, honest, and thoroughly enjoyable conversation with three sound lads who represented their club with class.

Topics Covered:

• The road through Connacht
• Team preparation and season‑long commitment
• Key matches and momentum swings
• The All‑Ireland Finals in Athlone
• Final vs Abbeyleix — pressure, belief, and big moments
• What the win means to Athenry GC
• Reflections from both management and players

A brilliant journey told by three gentlemen who loved every minute of it. Well worth a listen.

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With the West of Ireland wrapping up today, it’s the perfect time to revisit the incredible form of Brian Doran, the 2024 Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion. In Part 1 of this two‑part Class Chat, Will Griffith sits down with Brian to look back on his rise through 2023, his preparation for 2024, and the run of performances that established him as one of Ireland’s most consistent elite amateurs.

Brian talks through the key events early in the season, the momentum he built, and the confidence that carried him into the South of Ireland, where he produced a brilliant performance to finish runner‑up. The lads also chat about representing Leinster in the Interpros, a milestone moment that capped off a hugely impressive year.

What makes this episode special is Brian’s honesty - he’s open about the work, the mindset, and the belief required to compete at the top level, and he brings a grounded, thoughtful perspective to every part of the conversation.

Part 2 will follow soon, covering the second half of his season and the run that secured him the Bridgestone title.

Topics Covered:

• Brian’s 2023 form and how it shaped his 2024 goals
• Preparation and mindset heading into the new season
• Early‑season events and key performances
• Runner‑up finish at the South of Ireland
• Representing Leinster at the Interprovincials
• Building consistency across the year
• Life as an elite Irish amateur
• The foundations of his Bridgestone-winning season

A brilliant chat with a genuinely sound lad and one of Ireland’s standout performers. Definitely worth a listen.

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In our latest episode, the 3 lads have just come down from one of the greatest sporting days of all time. The final round from Augusta, Georgia gave us everything. Come backs, blow ups, eagles, double bogeys, you name it we seen it. Justin Rose managed 10 birdies, Rory had 2 double bogeys, Ludvig burned over 500 thousand dollars by making a mess of 18. Have a listen and reach out to us with your thoughts and your emotions from Sunday. 

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith catches up with Quentin Carew, the 2022 Irish Close Champion, for a brilliant and honest conversation about one of the most memorable wins in recent Irish amateur golf.

Quentin brings us through what he calls the “rags to riches” story of his Close victory - a week where everything clicked, the belief grew round by round, and he ultimately lifted one of the most historic trophies in Irish golf. He also reflects on the heartbreak of coming agonisingly close to retaining the title in 2023, losing out in a dramatic playoff that still stings today.

What makes this episode special is Quentin’s openness. He speaks candidly about the highs and lows of championship golf, the emotional toll of competing at the top level, and the life lessons he’s taken from both triumph and disappointment. It’s a grounded, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest chat with a gentleman who has earned huge respect across the Irish golfing community.

Topics Covered:

• The journey to winning the 2022 Irish Close
• Momentum, belief, and key turning points
• The heartbreak of the 2023 playoff loss
• Handling pressure and expectation
• The emotional side of elite amateur golf
• Lessons learned from both success and setbacks
• Life, perspective, and what comes next

A brilliant listen with a sound lad who tells it exactly as it is.

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In Episode 14, the lads bring you the latest updates on their golfing journeys. Will gives us an insight into the success of his play, Tom teases an exciting upcoming interview, and Barry shares his experience from a recent windy event. Most importantly, the lads sit down with the incredible Clodagh Coughlan to chat all things golf and find out what her plans for the 2025 season are. Don't miss this jam-packed episode full of insights and more!

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In this episode, Tom sits down to chat with Ryan French, better known as Monday Q Info. Ryan has built a massive following on social media for his deep-dive journalism, uncovering the stories of underdogs, grinders and the harsh realities of chasing a tour card. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the game, how it could be fixed, the ground breaking pieces he's about to release and even reveals the most famous contacts in his phone. This is one you won't want to miss!

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Castletroy Golf Club, the 2024 Men’s Senior Cup All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Olly Hodges and players Andrew McCormack and Dean McMahon, three gentlemen who give a brilliant insight into one of the great team achievements of the season.

Olly talks through the preparation, planning, and belief that carried this special group from their opening match against Nenagh all the way to the All‑Ireland Finals in Carlow. Andrew and Dean share the highs and lows of each round, the momentum swings, and the pressure moments that shaped their run.

The lads then relive what many described as a David vs Goliath final against Castleknock, a match full of drama, grit, and composure. They speak openly about the emotions of becoming All‑Ireland Champions and the surreal experience of lifting and spending time with the historic Senior Cup trophy - a moment every Irish club golfer dreams of.

A warm, honest, and thoroughly enjoyable conversation with three sound lads who represented Castletroy with pride and class.

Topics Covered:

• Team preparation and early‑season mindset
• Opening match vs Nenagh
• Navigating the road to Carlow
• The “David vs Goliath” final vs Castleknock
• Key turning points and standout performances
• The emotion of lifting the Senior Cup
• What the win means to Castletroy GC
• Reflections from both management and players

A really lovely chat with three gentlemen who delivered something special for their club.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith catches up with Jack Madden, the 2024 Clutch Tour Order of Merit Champion and one of the most exciting young Irish professionals on the rise. A native of Dungannon, Jack began his golfing journey at his local club before moving to Royal Portrush at the age of 15 - a move that helped shape his development into a top‑level player.

Jack reflects on his early days in Tyrone, his progression through the Irish amateur ranks, and his time in the US college golf system, where he sharpened his competitive edge. The lads then dive into his breakthrough 2024 season on the Clutch Tour, where Jack claimed two victories and topped the Order of Merit, earning widespread recognition and new opportunities.

From leading the East of Ireland to reaching the semi‑finals of the West of Ireland, Jack has proven himself across both amateur and professional stages. Looking ahead to 2025, he shares his plans for the season — including up to eight starts on the HotelPlanner (Challenge) Tour - and talks openly about his long‑term ambitions in the game.

A grounded, driven, and hugely talented player, Jack offers brilliant insight into life on tour, the mindset required to win, and the journey of a young pro chasing big dreams.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Dungannon and moving to Royal Portrush
• Competing in the US college golf system
• Winning two Clutch Tour events in 2024
• Topping the Clutch Tour Order of Merit
• Leading the East of Ireland & reaching the West of Ireland semi‑finals
• Transitioning from elite amateur to professional golf
• Preparing for the 2025 season and Challenge Tour starts
• Long‑term goals and major ambitions

A fantastic chat with a brilliant young pro whose career is only getting started.

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In our latest episode the 3 lads chat about everything. The lads are loving the start Ireland have made to the six nations, Tom goes into some details about his training and food routine since started working with Coach Ste Rice. Barry gives an update on his speed journey with the Stack system. We have our usual chat about all the tours with a very excited Will loving the new Rory McIlroy swing and loves his chances heading to Augusta. The episode finishes with a little discussion about Golf clothing and should we be allowed to wear whatever we want while playing golf.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith catches up with Paul Conroy, the Wexford native now competing on the PGA TOUR Americas. Paul began his golfing journey in Enniscorthy Golf Club, where he enjoyed early success at Barton Cup level before progressing into the elite amateur ranks across Ireland.

Paul shares brilliant stories from his amateur days, including memorable championships and the pride of earning his first Irish cap in Wales - a milestone moment in his career. He then reflects on his time in the US college golf system, where he developed his game, matured as a competitor, and set the foundations for life as a professional.

Now newly turned pro, Paul talks about the challenges and opportunities of trying to break through on the other side of the Atlantic, the mindset required to compete at that level, and what lies ahead as he chases his dream in the professional game.

A grounded, ambitious, and genuinely sound lad, Paul brings honesty, humour, and great insight throughout.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Enniscorthy GC
• Early success at Barton Cup level
• Competing as an elite Irish amateur
• Stories from major Irish championships
• Earning his first Irish cap in Wales
• Life in the US college golf system
• Turning professional and joining PGA TOUR Americas
• Goals, challenges, and the road ahead

A brilliant chat with a young Irish pro on the rise - well worth a listen.

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