Irish Golfer Podcast

On this week's edition of the podcast, Peter and Ronan laud Tom McKibbin's consistency after a fourth-place finish at the Spanish Open, highlighting the consistency he has shown over the last two seasons and why a win surely can't be too far away. It's also crunch time this week for Conor Purcell, Liam Nolan and Max Kennedy with promotion to the DP World Tour and survival on the agenda.

On this week's podcast, Pete and Ronan dig deep into the weekly news from around the world of golf. From Bob MacIntyre's win on home soil at the Dunhill to the McManus and Desmond legacy continuing in the team event. Post the Sutton 9-hole matchplay event, the PGA in Ireland season drew to a close with Simon Thornton claiming the Elavon Order of Merit... but what was the point with the PGA Playoff...

This week, we sit and discuss Europe's amazing win at Bethpage. Ronan and Pete dig into everything from Lowry's heroics to McIlroy's abuse, a toothless golf course and the tale of two very different captains. Enjoy!

On this week's podcast, the lads preview all things Ryder Cup in Bethpage. Can Europe get it done, and have we already out-prepared Team USA? We also discuss Caolan Rafferty completing the Irish Championship slam to become the first player to win all four provincial Championships.

This week Pete, Ronan and Mark recap on another iconic Irish Open at The K Club. From Rory's magic eagle to Alex Maguire fist pumping 73's, The 2025 Amgen Irish Open had it all. We also dive into another Walker Cup disappointment at Cyprus Point. Enjoy....

Tommy Fleetwood you’ve bested us again. On this week’s edition of the podcast the lads delve into Tommy Fleetwood’s latest PGA Tour heartbreak as Justin Rose aged like a fine wine and beat JJ Spain in a playoff at the St Jude Championship. There was glory for Robert Moran who chipped in on the 18th at Killeen Castle to finish fourth at the Irish Challenge and earn a spot in next months Amgen Irish...

On this week’s edition of the podcast, the lads are on site in Monkstown Golf Club for the Brown and Brown 115th Irish PGA Championship. Monkstown will provide a stern test of golf as the players prepare for the flagship event of the season. We have preview chats with Niall Kearney, Cormac Sharvin and Head Professional at Monkstown, Cian McNamara before play gets underway on Tuesday. We also recap...

On this week's edition of the podcast, the lads sit down to celebrate Pádraig Harrington's victory at the Senior Open as he became the fifth player to win both the Open and Senior Claret Jugs. Ronan is hot off the plane after experiencing a LIV (Maxi Golf League) event for the first time at JCB Golf and Country Club. He talks through what he believes works and what he can't buy into and also the t...

The Irish Golfer house hosts the last of the Open podcasts as the lads sit down to digest Scottie Scheffler’s procession to victory as he collected his second major victory of the season in Royal Portrush. Can anyone stop Scheffler’s dominance? How many majors will he end up with? Rory McIlroy is building back up to his best and brought plenty of fireworks while Shane Lowry had a Sunday to remembe...

Ronan and Mark sit down to digest Saturday at The Open. Scottie Scheffler holds a four-shot lead going into the final day as the world number one carded a third-round 67 to reach 14-under-par. Is this over or can one of the challenging pack chase him down? Rory is still hopeful that a fast start on Sunday can put some pressure on. We are not so sure.

Mark and Ronan recap Friday at the Open Championship as Pete took a significant fall!! Cut day served up plenty of drama, but none more so than Shane Lowry’s harsh ruling that saw him penalised two shots for accidentally moving his ball on the 12th. Rory McIlroy continues to fight with his swing, and at three under, he is seven shots behind Scottie Scheffler, who took control of the tournament wit...

It's Open Championship eve in the Irish Golfer house and the lads are giddy but also bracing themselves for an early start as they set their alarms for the crack of dawn to catch Pádraig Harrington's opening tee shot and find out where he bought his 99 ice cream. First tee pressures won't be exclusive to just Harrington as big receptions await Shane Lowry, Tom McKibbin and Rory McIlroy at Royal Po...

As the excitement builds for the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, we share our Tuesday takes. From a surprise appearance by Rory dressed in his green jacket, to chats with Bryson, Rahm, and Scottie... and ice cream with Harrington.

On this week's edition, the lads have made their way up to The Open. Can Rory continue the form he found in Scotland? Is McKibbin one to watch? How will Lowry fare? Will Harrington be happy hitting the opening tee shot? All this plus a recap of all the weekend action, including Leona finding form at the Evian.

On this week's edition of the podcast, we recap the KPMG Women's Irish Open. How successful it has been in its four years and how it can continue to grow moving forward. There were also missed chances for Seamus Power and Conor Purcell on both sides of the Atlantic as they battle to retain cards on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour respectively. Knock, knock, it's Europe as the Irish men's, and women...

On this week's edition of the podcast we discuss what could have been an all time weekend for Irish golf but ultimately ended in heartbreak on a number of fronts. Gavin Tiernan's glorious run to the Amateur final in Royal St George's ended on the 36th hole of a gripping final, just hours before Max Kennedy left a maiden professional win behind him. Leona Maguire is trending nicely ahead of next we...

On this week's edition of the podcast, we dive into JJ Spaun's sensational US Open win at Oakmont. Spaun had been unheralded and considered giving up the game last year but now his life has changed. Oakmont as a golf course was the big winner in the end as Sunday became survival of the fittest. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry had disappointing weeks while there was more media controversy for McIlroy...

This week it's a full US Open preview as we delve into the carnage that could unfold at Oakmont. What Rory McIlroy will turn up has he got a chance or is it already too late? Can Shane Lowry find the patience needed to withstand the test as he looks for his revenge nine years later? There were close shaves for Lauren Walsh and Graeme McDowell on Tour while Darren Clarke teamed up with Thomas Bjorn...

On this week's edition of the podcast the lads discuss another Scottie Scheffler masterclass at the Memorial as he won his third event in four starts and will rightly be the overwhelming favourite to win next week's US Open. Shane Lowry's putting continues to be a worry despite all of his excellent golf from tee to green while slow play reared its ugly head at the US Women's Open but there were po...

On this week's podcast we look back at the PGA Championship in Quail Hollow. Everything from Scottie's dominance to Rory's silence and the USGA's lack of transparency.

On this week's edition we catch up with Stuart Grehan after his stunning playoff win in Seapoint. Ronan and Peter also try to get the juices flowing for the second Major of the year as the PGA Championship is all set for Quail Hollow

This week we caught up with Flogas brand ambassador Gary Murphy as he prepares to tee it up in Mount Juliet for this weeks OFX Irish Legends event.

On this week's show Peter and Ronan took a spin down to Seapoint to sit with Stuart Grehan and John Rooney MD at Flogas to preview the 2025 Flogas Irish Amateur Championship.

While the golfing world might still be coming to terms with Rory McIlroy's dramatic, Career Grand Slam-completing victory at the Masters, the first major of the Irish amateur season is upon us as County Sligo Golf Club gets set for the 2025 Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship. There was more than just a tentative link between Rory's Masters success and the Championship as Rory is a t...

It finally happened. After eleven years of waiting and fourteen years of trauma at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy achieved golfing immortality in the most Rory McIlroy way possible. On this week's podcast edition, the lads hold back the tears for differing reasons as they discuss Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam Sunday after he edged out Justin Rose in a playoff to win the 89th Masters and finally slip i...