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
99 episodes
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...
Class Chats - Luke Furlong - 2026 Irish Boys Open Champion
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Wexford Native Luke Furlong. Luke made headlines this year by coming from behind to win the 2026 Irish Boys Open Championship in Malone a few weeks ago. This young guy is ...
Class Chats - Eddie McCormack - 2025 Senior Irish Amateur Open and Matchplay Champion
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will chats with Cavan native Eddie McCormack. Where does one start with this man. He is in his second act as an elite Amateur. In his first act he had the great honour of getting beaten by Ror...
Class Chats - Mark Cadden - West of Ireland Champion 2026
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will is lucky to chat with recent West of Ireland Champion Mark Cadden. Playing out of Roganstown and the Made in Hollywood stable Mark grew up on Oldcastle, Co Meath. He has been playing sinc...
Class Chats - Paul McBride - Irish Professional & Walker Cup 2017 Player
Hello and welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Irish Professional Golfer Paul McBride. From Malahide, Paul grew up playing many sports and had success in schools not only in golf but also in hurling where he ...
Class Chats - Chris Selfridge - PGA Tour Caddy and 4 Time Irish Amateur Major Winner
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Chris Selfridge who hails from Moyola Park in the North of Ireland. Chris would be well known in the Irish Golf scene having won The East of Ireland and Irish Close in 201...
Class Chats - Sam Murphy - Irish Pro & Recent Alps Tour Winner
Welcome back to another Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Sam Murphy who hails from Portumna. You may recognise the name as he recently won on his professional debut in Egypt on the Alps Tour. A really sound young guy started of...
Class Chats - Jamie Dreelan - Tommy Fleetwood Academy Dubai
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Jamie Dreelan who is currently coaching Tommy Fleetwood and other tour golfers like John Murphy, Paul Dunne, Ewen Ferguson and Richard Mansell in the Tommy Fleetwood acade...
Class Chats - Olivia Costello - Irish International and aspiring Pro
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Roscommon native Olivia Costello. At 17 years of age Olivia has already had a very successful golfing career and she is only getting started. From playing her first Senior...
Class Chats - Claremorris GC - 2025 Pierce Purcell All Ireland Champions
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Claremorris Golf Club from Mayo who were victorious in the 2025 Pierce Purcell competition. On the call are Derek Reilly, Captain and 3 of the players, Tom Fanning Jnr, Ro...
Class Chats - PGA Pro Gavin Young and Elite Amateur Niall Fitzgerald
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will does something new. On the call he has PGA Professional Gavin Young and Elite Amateur Niall Fitzgerald. What is interesting about this is that they are teacher and student. Gavin is one o...
Class Chats - Monkstown GC - Men's Junior Cup Champions 2025
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Monkstown Golf Club from Cork who are 2025 Men's Junior Cup Champions. On the call are Manager Anthony O'Sullivan and players Philip Dorney, Jake Morrisson and Robbie Kenn...
Class Chats - Thomas Higgins - Irish International
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Roscommon man Thomas Higgins who is currently in Clemson University over in South Carolina. The lads chat about Thomas's love of the game and his success as a junior in wi...
Class Chats - Shannon Burke - Irish International and 4 x Winner 2025
Welcome back to anther Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Shannon Burke who hails from Ballinrobe in County Mayo. Shannon is an elite Irish Amateur and in 2025 alone won 4 times including Leinster, Munster and Connacht championshi...
Class Chats - Jonathan Keane - South of Ireland Champion 2025
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Jonathan Keane from Lahinch golf Club who fulfilled his childhood dream and won the South of Ireland Championship in 2025. The lads talk through early days for Jonat...
Class Chats - Shannon Golf Club - Jimmy Bruen All Ireland Champions 2025
Hello and welcome to 2026. I start my journey this year by chatting with Shannon Golf Club who are Jimmy Bruen All Ireland Champions 2025. With me on the chat are Manager Colm Hanley and players Derek Sweeney, David Jones and Keith Buckley. Thi...
Class Chats - Stuart Grehan - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion - Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of Will's chat with 2025 Bridgestone order of merit champion Stuart Grehan, the lads cover an amazing 2025 for Stuart that included 3 wins and culminated with an amazing experience playing in the Walker Cup in the amazing...
Class Chats - Stuart Grehan - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2025 - Part 1
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Stuart Grehan who won the Bridgestone Order of Merit in 2025. Hailing from Tullamore originally, Stuart won the East of Ireland and South of Ireland in 2015 and won the Mu...
Episode 24 - End of Year Class Review
In this end of year review, Tom and Barry wrap up a massive finish to the season across every level of the game. Tom breaks down his run at DP World Tour Q-School, the highs, the takeaways and what the experience means heading into next y...
Class Chats - Warrenpoint GC - Barton Shield All Ireland Champions 2025
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will is joined by Warrenpoint Barton Shield team who won the All Ireland this year in Douglas Golf Club. On the chat are Colm Campbell, Rian Carvill, Stephen Coulter, Vincent Toner and the tea...
Class Chats - Aine Donegan - Curtis Cup winner and Aspiring Pro
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Aine Donegan who recently turned pro. Hailing from Co Clare, Aine is a true Irish Amateur great with victories in the Curtis Cup in 2024, Vagliano Trophy in 2025 and has w...
Class Chats - Douglas Ladies All Ireland Senior Cup Winners 2025
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will welcomes back Clodagh Coughlan, Aoife NiThuama and Karen O'Neill from Douglas Golf Club. They recently retained the Ladies Senior Cup All Ireland Title in 2025. This is an amazing thing t...
Episode 23 - Class Quiz Feat. Jordan Boles
In our latest episode, Barry and Will are joined by Irish elite amateur Jordan Boles while Tom is in Spain playing the 2nd stage of DP World Tour qualifying. Will talks about visiting stunning Portmarnock Golf Club for the Carey Cup, Barry give...
Class Chats - John Doyle - Junior Ryder Cup Player 2025 and Irish International
Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with John Doyle from Mitchelstown in Cork. A member in Fota Island, John grew up playing for Mitchelstown and then Fota Island. Having won the Irish Boys in 2023 and 2025, John...