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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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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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