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
Chris Selfridge – PGA Tour Caddie, Irish Amateur Champion & Moyola Park Star | A Touch of Class Podcast
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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.
Chris reflects on his rise through Irish amateur golf, including winning the East of Ireland and Irish Close in 2012, followed by back‑to‑back victories in the North of Ireland Championship in 2013 and 2014. He talks about his early ambitions to play professionally and the difficult injury that derailed his path to the European Tour.
Chris shares how he rebuilt his career through caddying, starting with long‑time friend Michael Hoey, before moving on to work with Ryan Fox, Tom McKibbin, and now Matti Schmid on the PGA Tour. His journey is a powerful example of how golf can open unexpected doors - and how a setback can lead to a second act every bit as fulfilling as the first.
He also reflects on still playing when he can at Moyola Park, celebrating their 2024 All‑Ireland Barton Shield victory, a moment he ranks among his proudest achievements.
Topics Covered:
- Growing up at Moyola Park and early amateur success
- Winning the East, Close, and back‑to‑back North of Ireland titles
- The injury that ended his professional playing ambitions
- Transitioning into caddying with Michael Hoey
- Working with Ryan Fox, Tom McKibbin & Matti Schmid
- Life on the PGA Tour from inside the ropes
- Moyola Park’s 2024 Barton Shield All‑Ireland win
If you enjoy stories of resilience, reinvention, and life at the highest levels of the game, this episode is one you’ll love.
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