A Touch of Class
A Touch of Class is an Irish golf podcast that loves a wander. Hosted by Will Griffith, the show dives into the stories, journeys, and characters that make Irish golf what it is. No scripts, just honest conversations, detours worth taking, and the people who shape the game.
Each episode features players, coaches, caddies, amateurs, pros, and the personalities who give Irish golf its character. From Irish amateur golf and the Irish Amateur Championship to life on tour, coaching, player development, and the game behind the game, A Touch of Class brings you closer to the people and moments that matter.
The podcast also shines a light on Ireland’s great inter‑club traditions — Senior Cup, Barton Shield, Jimmy Bruen, Pierce Purcell, and the All‑Ireland club champions who have shaped the competitive landscape of Irish golf.
If you love Irish golf, great stories, and the feeling of going for a wander and seeing where you end up, this is your podcast.
Episodes
106 episodes
2026 Open Championship Preview & Live Royal Birkdale Insights featuring Keith Nolan | A Touch of Class Podcast
Welcome back to another episode of A Touch of Class. In this episode, we’re doing something a little different because Keith Nolan joins me live from Royal Birkdale, where he’s caddying for Darren Clarke during Open week. Instead of a career de...
Tyson Marostica – PGA Champions Tour Physio to Darren Clarke, Bjørn, Els, Langer & More | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Tyson Marostica - doctor of chiropractic, golf performance specialist, and full‑time physio and trainer on the PGA Champions Tour, working week‑to‑week with legends like Darren C...
Patrick Keeling – 2026 Irish Amateur Champion & Rising Irish Golf Talent | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Patrick Keeling, the newly crowned 2026 Irish Amateur Champion after his unforgettable week at Seapoint Golf Club. Still only twenty one years old, Patrick has already built one ...
Matt McClean – Masters & U.S. Open Golfer, Walker Cup Player | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Belfast’s Matt McClean - U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion, Masters and U.S. Open golfer, Walker Cup player, Irish Amateur Champion and one of the most consistent Irish amateurs of the p...
Mario Rosenstock – Gift Grub, Golf Stories, Impressions & U.S. Open Preview | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Mario Rosenstock - the creator of Gift Grub, one of Ireland’s most iconic comedic voices, and a man whose relationship with golf runs far deeper than most people realise.M...
Ella Cantwell – Inaugural West of Ireland Champion, Irish Junior Star | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Esker Hills’ own Ella Cantwell - the 2026 Inaugural Women’s West of Ireland Champion, Irish international, and one of the most exciting young golfers rising through the ran...
Keith Nolan – North of Ireland Champion, Irish Am Winner & Walker Cup Star | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Bray’s own Keith Nolan — North of Ireland Champion, back‑to‑back Irish Amateur winner, Walker Cup player, and one of the most accomplished Irish golfers of his generation....
Séamus McMonagle – Donegal PGA Pro, Barton Shield Winner & Irish Golf Journey | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Donegal’s own Séamus McMonagle — PGA Professional, Barton Shield winner, and one of the most respected coaching voices in Irish golf.Séamus shares his journey fro...
Katie Poots – Irish Girls Champion, Junior Vagliano Star & Future Pro | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with one of the brightest young talents in Irish golf - Katie Poots. Hailing from Knock Golf Club in Northern Ireland, Katie has already built a résumé that reads like a seas...
Luke Furlong – Irish Boys Champion, Wexford Rising Star & Arkansas State Commit | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Wexford’s own Luke Furlong — 2026 Irish Boys Open Champion, Irish Schools winner, and one of the brightest young talents in Irish golf.Luke talks through his breakthrough ...
Eddie McCormack – Senior Irish Champion, European Gold Medalist & Irish Golf Icon | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Cavan’s own Eddie McCormack — Senior Irish Amateur Open Champion, Matchplay Champion, European Gold Medalist, and one of the great characters of Irish golf.Eddie reflects ...
Mark Cadden – West of Ireland Champion, Irish International & Rising Star | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Meath’s own Mark Cadden — 2026 West of Ireland Champion, Irish international, and one of the most exciting young players emerging in Irish golf.Mark reflects on his journe...
Paul McBride – Irish Professional, Walker Cup Player & Wake Forest Standout | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Malahide’s own Paul McBride - Irish professional golfer, 2017 Walker Cup player, and standout collegiate star from Wake Forest University.Paul reflects on his multi‑sport ...
Chris Selfridge – PGA Tour Caddie, Irish Amateur Champion & Moyola Park Star | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Moyola Park’s own Chris Selfridge - four‑time Irish amateur major winner, elite collegiate player, and now a PGA Tour caddie working with some of the game’s biggest talents.<...
Sam Murphy – Portumna Golfer, Irish Pro & Alps Tour Champion | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Portumna’s own Sam Murphy - Irish professional golfer and recent Alps Tour winner on his professional debut in Egypt.Sam talks through his journey from junior golf in Port...
Jamie Dreelan – Tommy Fleetwood Academy Coach in Dubai | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Jamie Dreelan - Wexford native, PGA Professional, and coach at the Tommy Fleetwood Academy in Dubai, where he works with some of the biggest names in the game, including Tommy Fleetw...
Olivia Costello – Irish International & Rising Golf Star | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Olivia Costello, the 17‑year‑old Roscommon golfer who has already built one of the most impressive junior résumés in Irish golf - and she’s only getting started.Olivia burst o...
Claremorris GC – 2025 Pierce Purcell All‑Ireland Champions | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Claremorris Golf Club, the newly crowned 2025 Pierce Purcell All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Captain Derek Reilly and team members Tom Fanning Jnr, Rossa Higg...
Gavin Young & Niall Fitzgerald – PGA Coach & Elite Amateur | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith brings something new to the series - a joint conversation with PGA Professional Gavin Young and Elite Amateur Niall Fitzgerald, a coach–student partnership built on trust, hard work, and a shar...
Monkstown GC – 2025 Men’s Junior Cup All‑Ireland Champions | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Monkstown Golf Club, the 2025 Men’s Junior Cup All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Anthony O’Sullivan and players Philip Dorney, Jake Morrisson, and Robb...
Thomas Higgins – Irish International & Clemson University Golfer | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith catches up with Thomas Higgins, the Roscommon golfer currently competing for Clemson University in South Carolina - one of the top college golf programmes in the United States.Thomas ref...
Shannon Burke – Irish International & 4‑Time Winner in 2025 | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Shannon Burke, the Ballinrobe native who produced one of the standout seasons in Irish amateur golf in 2025. An Irish International and one of the country’s top players, Shannon coll...
Jonathan Keane – 2025 South of Ireland Champion | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Jonathan Keane of Lahinch Golf Club, who fulfilled a lifelong dream by winning the 2025 South of Ireland Championship on his home links - one of the most iconic titles in Irish amate...
Shannon Golf Club – 2025 Jimmy Bruen All‑Ireland Champions | A Touch of Class Podcast
In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith kicks off 2026 by chatting with Shannon Golf Club, the 2025 Jimmy Bruen All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Colm Hanley and players Derek Sweeney, David Jones, and ...
Stuart Grehan – Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2025 (Part 2) | A Touch of Class Podcast
Welcome back to Part 2 of Will’s conversation with Stuart Grehan, the 2025 Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion and one of Ireland’s most decorated amateur golfers.In this episode, the lads dive into Stuart’s extraordinary 2025 season, a ...