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Welcome back to another exciting Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Adree Golf Club Jimmy Bruen team who are 2024 All Ireland Champions. In the chat are Manager Eddie Burke, assistant manager Mickey Duffy and players Brian Keenan and Mannie McLoughlin. It is always interesting to hear about the preparation that each successful team go through and Eddie and Mickey bring us through what they did to be successful. This team had to win 9 matches to win the All Ireland coming through North Leinster. Join in as the lads bring us through the exciting matches including lightning delays and a very important playoff in the semi final. Another great listen.
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It's U.S. Open week! In this episode, Tom talks about his recent tournament results and reveals a fun experience that he had being paired with a famous athlete. He also gives a sneak peak into what's next on his schedule and the prep that goes into it. Barry discusses his Pro-Am results and hints at an exciting new opportunity. Will updates us on his club matches as well as his individual game and journey ahead. The lads also dive into who they think will win the U.S. Open as well as potential outside bets! Be sure to give it a listen!
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Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Luke O'Neill from Connemara Golf Club where he grew up and played his junior golf. The lads chat about Luke's junior win in Germany, his Senior Cup victories with Galway Golf Club and his journey across the pond to play his College golf in America. This included a win in one college event and also final qualifying for the US Open. Back home Luke won the Mullingar Scratch Cup in 2023 and played and won the Home internationals in 2024 both of which are massive achievements. The guys then chat about the future for Luke. Will he turn pro and what does he need to do to get to that level. A great listen with a great guy.
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Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will chats with 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Champion Zoe McLean Tattan. Zoe is a hugely talented 17 year old golfer playing off +4 handicap who last week beat all in front of her in Coorstown to take the massive crown of champion. Originally from Romford in the UK Zoe now represents Ireland as her father is from Mitchelstown in Cork. Listen in as they chat through her success. Zoe has won an all England with Essex, came 2nd in national schools championships, recently came 3rd in Woodbrook Scratch Cup and importantly represented Ireland in the Octagonal comp in Feb of this year. Zoe has also managed to fulfill a childhood dream of getting to go to college in the US and she tells us about that. The sky is the limit for Zoe the only question left is will she represent Ireland or England in the Olympics should the situation arise? Tune in to find out.
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Welcome back for part 2 of a wonderful chat with Brian Doran who is the Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024. We ended part one with Brian's impressive second place in the South of Ireland in Lahinch. We continue and jump straight into talking about his amazing victory in the Mulligan Scratch cup. Then onward to his club success with Millicent in the Barton Shield and then to representing Ireland in the Mid Am tournament in France. It all came down to the North of Ireland in Portrush and nothing was decided until the last putt was done. What an exciting year for Brian and 2025 is full of opportunity as he is now part of the High Performance team with Ireland. Well worth a listen. What a great guy!
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Welcome back to another episode. As Tom is away in the UK preparing for an event Barry and Will meet up to chat all things golf. This is also a special occasion for the lads as this episode marks 50 releases to date. To mark the occasion there is a giveaway for one lucky follower. Details to follow. The lads catch up about their games. Barry is nearly there with his exams and Will is playing lots of interclub golf. Scotty has recently destroyed all before him and Barry goes into detail about the PGA tour, DP tour and the LPGA. Then the discussion goes to this weeks PGA in Quail Hollow. Can Rory be beaten at the Rory McIlroy Country Club??? Will closes off with his update about the West of Ireland, the Irish Am and the upcoming East of Ireland. A great chat so tune in!!!
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In our latest class chat, Will got a chance to chat to Alex Maguire, one of Ireland's best amateur players over the past few years, culminating in qualification for the 151st Open Championship in Royal Liverpool, Alex is now pursuing his professional career on the mini tours around the world including the Hotel Planner Tour, tune in to listen to his amazing story as he goes through the many ups and downs of being an elite level golfer.
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In this episode Will catches up with the Athenry golf club Mens Junior Cup team who were victorious in winning the all Ireland final in 2024. On the episode are Eamonn Morrissey (Manager), Ciaran Coughlan and Brendan Dunne who both played the season long event. With the finals being held in Athlone in September of last year the lads take Will on a journey through Connaught and to the final match against Abbeyleix. This is a great journey told by three gentlemen who really enjoyed reliving the moments along the way. Worth a listen.
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With the West of Ireland concluding today it felt appropriate to bring you a Class Chat with Brian Doran who was the Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024. In Part 1 Will and Brian chat about 2023 form, 2024 prep and all the events in the year up to an including the South of Ireland where Brian came second. What an exciting year for Brian including representing Leinster in the interpros and such a lovely gut to chat with. This is definitely worth a listen. Part 2 will be released in a few weeks.
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In our latest episode, the 3 lads have just come down from one of the greatest sporting days of all time. The final round from Augusta, Georgia gave us everything. Come backs, blow ups, eagles, double bogeys, you name it we seen it. Justin Rose managed 10 birdies, Rory had 2 double bogeys, Ludvig burned over 500 thousand dollars by making a mess of 18. Have a listen and reach out to us with your thoughts and your emotions from Sunday.
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Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Quentin Carew who won the Irish Close Championship in 2022. Listen in as Quentin brings us through the rags to riches story of the Close. Also, Quentin was very close to retaining his trophy in 2023 with a heartbreaking playoff loss. This is a great listen with a gentleman who is very open and honest about the highs and lows of championship golf and life in general.
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In Episode 14, the lads bring you the latest updates on their golfing journeys. Will gives us an insight into the success of his play, Tom teases an exciting upcoming interview, and Barry shares his experience from a recent windy event. Most importantly, the lads sit down with the incredible Clodagh Coughlan to chat all things golf and find out what her plans for the 2025 season are. Don't miss this jam-packed episode full of insights and more!
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In this episode, Tom sits down to chat with Ryan French, better known as Monday Q Info. Ryan has built a massive following on social media for his deep-dive journalism, uncovering the stories of underdogs, grinders and the harsh realities of chasing a tour card. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the game, how it could be fixed, the ground breaking pieces he's about to release and even reveals the most famous contacts in his phone. This is one you won't want to miss!
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Welcome back for another exciting Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Olly Hodges (Manager), Andrew McCormack and Dean McMahon (both players) from the Castletroy Senior Cup team from Limerick who were victorious in the 2024 Senior Cup played in Carlow. Listen in as Olly explains how he and his management team took this special bunch of lads from their first round versus Nenagh all the way through to what might be considered a David V Goliath final against Castleknock. Andrew and Dean speak about the ups and downs of all the matches along the way and explain what it now feels like to be All Ireland Champion and the emotions of just spending time with the very special and historic trophy. A really lovely conversation with 3 really sound gentlemen.
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Welcome back to another exciting Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Jack Madden. Jack is a native of Dungannon in County Tyrone and played his early golf in the local club before moving to play in Portrush from the age of 15. The conversations start in his early days and follows his journey through his American college days and then back to the Clutch tour where he won the order of merit in 2024 including 2 tour wins. From leading the East of Ireland to being a semi finalist in the West of Ireland Jack is now planning his schedule for 2025 including up to 8 starts on the HotelPlanner tour (Challenge tour). Is there a major in his future? We certainly hope so and look forward to following Jacks career.
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In our latest episode the 3 lads chat about everything. The lads are loving the start Ireland have made to the six nations, Tom goes into some details about his training and food routine since started working with Coach Ste Rice. Barry gives an update on his speed journey with the Stack system. We have our usual chat about all the tours with a very excited Will loving the new Rory McIlroy swing and loves his chances heading to Augusta. The episode finishes with a little discussion about Golf clothing and should we be allowed to wear whatever we want while playing golf.
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In this Class Chat Will catches up with Paul Conroy. Originally from Wexford Paul started his golf career playing in Enniscorthy golf club where he would have had success at Barton Cup level. He played at the elite amateur level across Ireland with some lovely stories of some interesting championships. It was great to hear about him receiving his first cap for Ireland in Wales last year and has most recently turned professional after a successful time as part of the US college golf scene. What is next for this young gentleman as he tries to crack professional golf on the other side of the pond. Jump into this chat as Will brings Paul through the ages and have a bit of a laugh along the way.
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In our latest class chat, Barry catches up with Ireland's own Anna Foster, after a stellar amateur career, Anna ventured across to the states to compete for Auburn College, after 4 great years that included an Irish Close and Irish Am victory as well as qualifying for the AIG women's open in Walton Heath, she then turned pro, got her first pro victory and secured her ladies European tour card.
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Welcome to 2025. A new year with familiar voices. Will, Tom and Barry are back and discuss their dreams and goals for 2025 both golf related and personal. Will is dreaming of club golf success, Barry is dreaming of a nice summer holiday and Tom is targeting a tour card! We talk all things tour related - was the Team Cup any good? Was Lowry right not to go to Hawaii? Are LIV making the right moves? And is TGL any good? Barry gives some advice on what is new on the market at the moment and then there is a heated debate as to golf ball ownership.... Tune in as it is always worth it.
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In our last episode of the year, Barry and Tom reflect on a great year for us all on A touch of class, we look back on the great guests we have been lucky to have, we briefly discuss the last few weeks in the Golf world including win number 9 for Scottie and Rory picking up yet another race to Dubai title. The lads talk about their recent 9 hole skins game and how that played out. The 3 of us here would like to wish all our loyal listeners and followers a fantastic Christmas and a peace filled and successful 2025.
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