Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to our Class Chats. In this edition Will meets up with Dave Shiel again. The two lads have a great chat about the upcoming East of Ireland in Co Louth Golf Club in Baltray. For those out there unfamiliar with Links golf Dave gives Will an education on what are the subtle differences between Links and Parkland golf. Also Dave explains how he approaches this different style of golf and how he would prepare for a big competition like this. For those of you out there who play in your local golf club team events Dave give his opinion on how you could approach your practice to give you the best advantage. Could Will be considering a new career? Tune in to find out.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the latest Class Chats. In this edition Will meets up with Matt Byers. Originally from Ireland now living in the US Matt has worked for the PGA tour. Living a stones throw away from Bethpage Golf Course, Matt brings us through his early days to now, highlighting along the way how he fell in love with golf and his now wife Alicia. If you have ever wondered what goes into arranging a PGA Tour event or a Fed Ex play off then please listen in. We hope that we will be able to get to the US and play Bethpage with Matt before he returns home to Ireland.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another episode of A Touch of Class. The lads are back and are reveling in the Irish lads who were victorious in New Orleans. Is that the shot in the arm that Rory needed? With the PGA coming up and another victory in the bag it could be right. Barry brings us up to date on all things golf tours. Tom discusses his up and coming event and talks physical and mental health. In our Celebrity Quiz - Geoff Minogue AKA Tommy Dillon in Fair City is next up. Can he knock Hugh and Jacqui off the top of the leaderboard??? Our listener quiz gives out another prize with a great question this week from Barry about the movie "The Greatest Game Ever Played". Operation Transformation is back. Can Will keep up his weight loss??? Finally Will discusses upcoming interviews with Matt Byers - PGA Tour and Castlebar Golf Club who were Pierce Purcell winners in 2022. Tune in. It is a great listen if I do say so myself...

Send us a Text Message.In this very special Class Chat Will met up with 3 young ladies from Westport Golf Club who are setting the standard for women's golf in the West of Ireland. Follow along with Ellen Lonergan, Grace Donovan and Emily Griffith (Wills newly discovered cousin) as they chat about their amazing  achievements in golf to date including making history by being part of the first all-girls team in the 26 year history of the Junior Club Home Nations Finals to compete in the finals. These 3 potential superstars also give Will some tips about better practice routines while talking through their golf idols and goals for 2024. Definitely worth a listen.

Send us a Text Message.In this Class Chat Will catches up with Lauren Flynn who is the Accreditation Manager for the DP World Tour. A fascinating person who has international caps for Ireland in Basketball and comes from a strong sporting family. Take a trip along with Lauren as she takes us from her early days all the way through to some lovely stories about her time in the DP World Tour. Although coming later in life to Golf I think that Lauren has caught the bug and is as addicted as the rest of us are. She just plays the courses we only dream about.

Send us a Text Message.In our latest class chat Barry caught up with Mike Carrol. Mike is the man behind Fitforgolf, a hugely successful strength and conditioning app for golfers of all levels. Mike has pga tour winning clients such as Seamus Power, recent winner Stephen Jaeger, Mackenzie Hughes and many more. Mike talks about what the everyday golfer can learn from the Professionals, the importance of a good warm up and how strength and conditioning training can help our everyday lives. Great opportunity to listen to someone who excels in their chosen career.

Send us a Text Message.Its Masters week and Will, Barry and Tom are very excited. The Masters is really the kick off for the golfing year. Have you wondered where the intro comes from? We explain. Barry gets stuck into the tours and questions why Will hates Tiger??? and also should there be a shot clock on the greens? Tom gives an update on Dubai and what has been happening since he got back and what is next. Our celebrity quiz heats up with Jacqui Hurley from RTE taking up the challenge. Can she beat our leader Hugh Cahill? Barry talks about his recent interview with Mike Carroll, physical trainer to some of the PGA tour including Seamus Power and recent tour winner Stephan Jaegar. Will sets the scene for his recent interviews with Lauren Flynn, DP World Tour and Westport Ladies. After a disappointing month 2 where Will put up 1 pound can he get back on track in Operation Transformation? Tune in to find out....

Send us a Text Message.In the second and final part of Dave Shiels journey of 2023 Will again discovers what it takes to win the order of merit. Not only that be we also hear about what it is like to be an Irish International. The big questions is would Dave take the same year all over again or would he want a big win?? Tune in.

Send us a Text Message.In this Class Chat Tom Dowdall catches up with friend and English Pro Golfer Billie Jo Smith. Join them as they navigate Billie Jo's path from a young kid playing golf with her Granny to growing into a successful pro on the Access tour.

Send us a Text Message.Barry, Tom and Will discuss all things PGA, DP, LPGA, LET and even LIV. Did Jon Rahm recognise Anthony Kim??? What really happened to Jordan Spieth?? Rory Nolan AKA Ross O'Carroll Kelly takes the 1 minute Golf Trivia challenge. Can he beat Hugh Cahill... Tom talks about his recent trip to Scotland, his upcoming events in Dubai and his first interview with Billie Jo Smith (Pro golfer). Has Will managed to keep losing weight? Operation Transformation continues. Also dont forget our listener quiz. We announce our latest winner and pose the next question. Want to take part or get in touch then email atocpod@gmail.com or on Instagram @atocpod.

Send us a Text Message.In this Class Chats, Will meets up with 2023 Irish Order of Merit Champion David Shiel. In this Part 1 the guys chat about the ups and downs of his year. Join David on his journey as he lives and breaths the emotional rollercoaster that is Championship Golf.

Send us a Text Message.In the first of our Class Chats we visited Woodbrook Golf Club and met up with Tom Fannin. Tom Dowdall and Tom Fannin reminisced over their winning season of 2016. Join us for the ups and downs, highs and lows of what made a winning season.

Send us a Text Message.The lads discuss the great reception that episode 1 received. They also chat about all things golf including chatting about what golf ball to use and not really coming to a conclusion. Hugh Cahill joins the pod as special guest for first quiz contestant. Has Will lost weight in operation transformation? Tune in to find out.

Send us a Text Message.We are a new Irish Golf Podcast made up of Barry Doyle, Tom Dowdall and myself, Will Griffith. In this episode you will get to know the cast. We will also let you know what we plan to bring you in 2024. We are very excited about what we can bring and hope that we will bring something different to you and more on the Amateur side. We hope that you enjoy and come back.