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
Class Chats - Mark Cadden - West of Ireland Champion 2026
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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 since a kid but things got serious around 13 when he started working with Geoff Loughrey and his handicap went from 21 to 4. He has had success at underage winning the Ulster Boys in 2023 and followed up in 2024 and 2025 with 4 wins in the Junior Elite Tour. He has also represented Ireland at both U16 and U18 and more recently he represented Ireland in Argentina alongside 2025 West of Ireland Champion Dylan Holmes. Mark also had the great opportunity to travel to TPC Sawgrass to play in the Junior Players last year which is an amazing achievement. Onward to Rosses Point in April of this year and once again it was a battle against the elements and Mark was the best gladiator over the 5 days. Beating strong players along the way including Grand Slam champion Caolan Rafferty, another up coming star in Alex Kerins and in the final a great player in Colm Campbell. Join in this chat as Will and Mark go through everything along the way. A great champion and a wonderful guy. Congratulations Mark and onward to Lahinch for the Walker Cup. Worth a listen.
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