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.
A Touch of Class
Stuart Grehan – 2025 Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion (Part 1) | A Touch of Class Podcast
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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Stuart Grehan, the 2025 Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion, for Part 1 of a brilliant two‑part conversation. Hailing from Tullamore, Stuart has one of the most fascinating journeys in Irish golf - from elite amateur success to life as a touring professional, and ultimately back to the Irish amateur scene where he has rediscovered his best form.
The lads chat through Stuart’s early golfing life, his family influences, and his standout amateur achievements, including winning both the East of Ireland and South of Ireland in 2015, followed by victory at the Mullingar Scratch Cup in 2017. Stuart then reflects on his time as a professional, competing on the EuroPro, Clutch, and Challenge Tour, where he picked up multiple wins and invaluable experience.
A major turning point came with the difficult decision to rescind his professional status and return to amateur golf - a move that has since paid off in spectacular fashion. Stuart opens up about the highs and lows of that transition, missing out on the 2017 Walker Cup, and the mindset shift required to rebuild and go again.
Part 2 will dive into his extraordinary 2025 season, including winning the Irish Amateur, the Irish Close, and earning a place on the Walker Cup team at Cypress Point.
A brilliant, honest conversation where Stuart really opens up about the realities of elite golf.
Topics Covered:
- Growing up in Tullamore and early golfing influences
- Winning the East & South of Ireland in 2015
- Mullingar Scratch Cup victory in 2017
- Life on the EuroPro, Clutch & Challenge Tours
- The highs and lows of professional golf
- Missing out on the 2017 Walker Cup
- The decision to return to amateur status
- Rebuilding confidence and rediscovering form
A superb listen with one of Ireland’s most talented and resilient golfers.
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