A Touch of Class

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Tyson Marostica - doctor of chiropractic, golf performance specialist, and full‑time physio and trainer on the PGA Champions Tour, working week‑to‑week with legends like Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjørn, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Alex Cejka and more. Tyson grew up in Central Pennsylvania and played college golf at Utah...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Patrick Keeling, the newly crowned 2026 Irish Amateur Champion after his unforgettable week at Seapoint Golf Club. Still only twenty one years old, Patrick has already built one of the most compelling résumés in Irish amateur golf, from finishing runner‑up in the 2020 Irish Close to playing with some of the best col...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Belfast’s Matt McClean - U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion, Masters and U.S. Open golfer, Walker Cup player, Irish Amateur Champion and one of the most consistent Irish amateurs of the past decade. Matt reflects on his rise through Irish amateur golf, from years of close calls in national championships to his breakthrough w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Mario Rosenstock - the creator of Gift Grub, one of Ireland’s most iconic comedic voices, and a man whose relationship with golf runs far deeper than most people realise. Mario dives straight into the world of Gift Grub: how the characters are built, the spark behind the voices, and the moment golf found its way int...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Esker Hills’ own Ella Cantwell - the 2026  Inaugural Women’s West of Ireland Champion, Irish international, and one of the most exciting young golfers rising through the ranks. Ella reflects on her journey through junior golf, from growing up in Offaly and developing her game at Esker Hills Golf Club - the same club...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Bray’s own Keith Nolan — North of Ireland Champion, back‑to‑back Irish Amateur winner, Walker Cup player, and one of the most accomplished Irish golfers of his generation. Keith reflects on his rise through Irish amateur golf, from winning the 1995 North of Ireland Championship to claiming the Irish Amateur titles i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class , Will Griffith sits down with Donegal’s own Séamus McMonagle — PGA Professional, Barton Shield winner, and one of the most respected coaching voices in Irish golf. Séamus shares his journey from growing up in Donegal’s tight‑knit golf community to competing at the highest levels of Irish amateur golf, winning national titles, and eventually tur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class , Will Griffith sits down with one of the brightest young talents in Irish golf - Katie Poots. Hailing from Knock Golf Club in Northern Ireland, Katie has already built a résumé that reads like a seasoned player. Katie burst onto the scene with her victory at the Irish Girls Championship, a win that marked her as one to watch. She went on to rep...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Wexford’s own Luke Furlong — 2026 Irish Boys Open Champion, Irish Schools winner, and one of the brightest young talents in Irish golf. Luke talks through his breakthrough victory at Malone, where he came from behind on Sunday to win the 2026 Irish Boys Open Championship, a performance that put him firmly on the nat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Cavan’s own Eddie McCormack — Senior Irish Amateur Open Champion, Matchplay Champion, European Gold Medalist, and one of the great characters of Irish golf. Eddie reflects on his remarkable two‑act career. In his early years, he battled the very best: losing the 2005 Irish Close final to a teenage Rory McIlroy, fall...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Meath’s own Mark Cadden — 2026 West of Ireland Champion, Irish international, and one of the most exciting young players emerging in Irish golf. Mark reflects on his journey from growing up in Oldcastle to developing his game at Roganstown under coach Geoff Loughrey, where he transformed from a 21‑handicap junior to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Malahide’s own Paul McBride - Irish professional golfer, 2017 Walker Cup player, and standout collegiate star from Wake Forest University. Paul reflects on his multi‑sport childhood, winning Dublin schools titles in hurling before committing fully to golf and developing his game at The Island Golf Club, where he lea...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Portumna’s own Sam Murphy - Irish professional golfer and recent Alps Tour winner on his professional debut in Egypt. Sam talks through his journey from junior golf in Portumna, where he helped the club win the All‑Ireland Junior Cup in 2018, to becoming one of the most exciting young Irish pros on the rise. His ama...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Jamie Dreelan - Wexford native, PGA Professional, and coach at the Tommy Fleetwood Academy in Dubai, where he works with some of the biggest names in the game, including Tommy Fleetwood, John Murphy, Paul Dunne, Ewen Ferguson, and Richard Mansell. Jamie’s journey began in Enniscorthy, where he helped the club win the Ba...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Claremorris Golf Club, the newly crowned 2025 Pierce Purcell All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Captain Derek Reilly and team members Tom Fanning Jnr, Rossa Higgins, and Martin Murphy, who take us through their unforgettable journey to national glory. Their campaign began with a tough opening match...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith brings something new to the series - a joint conversation with PGA Professional Gavin Young and Elite Amateur Niall Fitzgerald, a coach–student partnership built on trust, hard work, and a shared ambition to reach the top of Irish golf. Gavin, based at Ballyneety Golf Club in Limerick - future host of the 2027 Junior Ryder Cup - i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Monkstown Golf Club, the 2025 Men’s Junior Cup All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Anthony O’Sullivan and players Philip Dorney, Jake Morrisson, and Robbie Kennedy - four lads who know all about the highs and lows of inter‑club golf. Monkstown’s journey to the title is a story of resilience....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith catches up with Thomas Higgins, the Roscommon golfer currently competing for Clemson University in South Carolina - one of the top college golf programmes in the United States. Thomas reflects on his early love for the game and the success he shared with his childhood friends at Roscommon, including winning the All‑Ireland Fred Da...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Shannon Burke, the Ballinrobe native who produced one of the standout seasons in Irish amateur golf in 2025. An Irish International and one of the country’s top players, Shannon collected four titles in a single season, winning the Leinster, Munster, and Connacht Championships before finishing the year with victory at t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Jonathan Keane of Lahinch Golf Club, who fulfilled a lifelong dream by winning the 2025 South of Ireland Championship on his home links - one of the most iconic titles in Irish amateur golf. Jonathan reflects on his early days in Lahinch, the passion that shaped him, and the long road to becoming a champion. He also ope...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith kicks off 2026 by chatting with Shannon Golf Club, the 2025 Jimmy Bruen All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Colm Hanley and players Derek Sweeney, David Jones, and Keith Buckley - four absolute gentlemen who share the full story of a season they’ll never forget. The lads take us through their preparati...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Part 2 of Will’s conversation with Stuart Grehan, the 2025 Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion and one of Ireland’s most decorated amateur golfers. In this episode, the lads dive into Stuart’s extraordinary 2025 season, a year that delivered three major wins and culminated in the honour of representing Great Britain & Ireland at the Walker Cup in the iconic Cyp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Stuart Grehan, the 2025 Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion, for Part 1 of a brilliant two‑part conversation. Hailing from Tullamore, Stuart has one of the most fascinating journeys in Irish golf - from elite amateur success to life as a touring professional, and ultimately back to the Irish amateur scene where he h...