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
Olivia Costello – Irish International & Rising Golf Star | A Touch of Class Podcast
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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 onto the scene early, playing her first Senior Cup match at just 10 years old and reaching the semi‑final of the Irish Women’s Close at 12. Since then, she has collected major titles including the Irish Girls Open and Scottish Girls Open in the same season, along with last year’s Woodbrook Scratch Cup.
On the international stage, Olivia has been a key part of multiple Irish teams:
- European Girls Team Championship – Bronze Medal
- 2024 Junior Vagliano Trophy – Winners (ending an eight‑match losing streak to the Continent of Europe)
- Women’s Home Internationals – Champions in England
With plans to attend LSU in the United States and ambitions to turn professional, Olivia is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s brightest young talents - a player with the game, mindset, and pedigree to go all the way.
A grounded, focused, and hugely impressive young woman, Olivia’s story is inspiring and her future looks exceptional.
Topics Covered:
- Early success in Irish junior golf
- Playing Senior Cup at age 10
- Major amateur wins at home and abroad
- International team experiences
- The 2024 Junior Vagliano victory
- Preparing for LSU and life in the US
- Long‑term goals and turning professional
A brilliant conversation with one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging golfers. Well worth a listen.
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