Scratch Social Golf Podcast

Paddy and Eimear are back and it's one of the best weeks in the golf calendar, Genesis Scottish Open and Amundi Evian Championship, back to back, with The Open Championship looming. This week: Max Homa's mad late route into The Open Championship Brad Dalke's top-10 finish at the BMW International Open A Genesis Scottish Open sponsor invite debate Sergio Garcia's rumoured DP World Tour return Then...

Welcome to Episode 33 of Scratch Social. Eimear is flying solo today without Paddy and there's a lot to cover in the world of golf. Scottie and Viktor go to a playoff The mental side golf Eimear learned some hard lessons over the weekend Rosapenna Summer Solstice The Open at Royal Birkdale Listener questions If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us and send us any ideas or golf thoughts on po...

In this packed Episode 32 of Scratch Social, hosts Paddy and Eimear are melting in the summer heat but firing on all cylinders with an absolute monster week of golf news. First up, Eimear recaps her legendary experience playing (and winning!) the exclusive Rosapenna Summer Solstice, conquering 54 holes in a single day across St. Patrick’s Links, Old Tom Morris, and Sandy Hills under pristine Doneg...

Episode 31 and it's a big one. Major week is here. The US Open at Shinnecock Hills and Paddy and Emer are deep in preview mode. Paddy survived the Lahinch club championship off the blue tees. The full verdict, the scores, and what he's taking into the rest of the season. Plus Emer's weekend at Sunningdale and a very good viral piece of content you need to go and find. Scratch Social News covers Bu...

Episode 30. Three zero. Paddy had a week that needed its own podcast, Doonbeg media day, the Irish Open preview, Creator Golf Club at Dromoland Castle, and 33,000 steps he's still recovering from. Then the golf: Nelly Korda wins the US Women's Open at Riviera with a putt nobody can fully explain. Eimear breaks down the full Nelly Korda bag and stacks it up against Scotty Scheffler. Whose irons wou...

Scratch Social Podcast | Episode 29 – Weddings, Heatwaves, Hole-in-Ones & Golf Trivia Gone Wrong After a short break, we're back! In Episode 29, Eimear returns slightly worse for wear after a three-day wedding celebration in Italy, while Paddy joins fresh from Barcelona with a questionable tan and a renewed commitment to fitness, golf, and avoiding Mammy's baking. We catch up on two weeks of g...

Eimear opens with a confession, she's been raw-dogging her golf bag onto Aer Lingus flights to London for years. No travel bag, just socks on the heads and blind faith in the Heathrow baggage crew. From there, we break down the PGA Championship at Aronimink. Aaron Rai wins his first major as an unlikely champion, and the conversation goes deep on what's actually in his bag. a 2019 TaylorMade M6 dr...

This week on Scratch Social, we’re coming to you straight after our first-ever golf trip together, where expectations were low, vibes were high, and Portsalon completely blew us away. From PGA Championship predictions to accidentally forgetting 80 hand warmers (yes, really), this episode is a mix of golf insight, honest moments, and the kind of stories you only get when you actually go and play. W...

Episode 26 is live and the big one is coming. Padraig and Eimear are heading to Portsalon, Donegal this weekend for the very first Scratch Social golf trip and this episode is the build up. They cover a busy week on tour, Cam Young's stunning form and whether it can last, Jon Rahm's route back to Ryder Cup eligibility, Justin Rose teeing it up with his new McLaren clubs, and Nelly Korda winning ag...

Episode 25 is here and it is a big one. Padraig and Eimear cover a packed week across the tours, the Irish amateur game, gear news and the question everyone in golf is asking right now. This week we get into the Fitzpatrick brothers at the Zurich Classic, Nelly Korda winning another major at the Chevron Championship, and the inaugural Women's South of Ireland Amateur Championship at Lahinch. Padra...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Scratch Social. Paddy is off to Pormarnock and Eimear has been galavanting at The K-Club for the Women In Sport Scramble hosted by Jacqui Hurley. Some notes below: Golf experiences and events at The K Club Paddy has been invited to play at Portmarnock as part of the IGTOA Ambassadors Day Engaging non-golfers in golf activities Golf tournament updates Golf gear and equipmen...

This week on Scratch Social: Eimear has just come back from one of the best golf weeks imaginable, playing Ballybunion, Portmarnock and Tralee and we get into what actually makes each of them so special. Paddy is back from making america great again and experiencing the golden age of golf course architecture and shares the experience. ⛳ Irish Links Deep Dive 🌺 Masters Reaction 📨 Community Corre...

It’s Masters week this week on Scratch Social! We break down everything Augusta, the players, the storylines, and who we think gets it done. 🌺 The Masters Preview 🏌️ Guess the Masters Champion 🔥 Predictions Let us know your pick. Who’s winning The Masters this year? 📩 podcast@scratchsocialhq.com 📲 @scratchsocialhq

This week on Scratch Social we’re joined by Sam Jones, better known as @thegolffashionguy, for a deep dive into golf fashion in 2026. From traditional dress codes to modern trends, this is an honest, opinion-led conversation on how golfers are dressing today and where the game is heading next. Golf Fashion Deep Dive Dress Codes vs Modern Style Men’s vs Women’s Golf Fashion Who’s Doing It Best Name...

Welcome to another episode of Scratch Social! Today Eimear and Paddy discuss: Their Golf course rankings controversy Weather and personal experiences heavily influence rankings The value of having a caddy on the golf course As always, please leave a comment, subscribe and drop us an email to podcast@scratchsocialhq.com.

Welcome to Episode 19 of Scratch Social! We have a very mixed bag this week and we're not talking about Paddy's actual golf bag, but we will get to it! As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our views on golf, the game we all love. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions for the podcast right here or over on social channels linked below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

This week’s episode has a bit of The PGA Tour, The Masters Countdown, The West of Ireland at County Sligo, Eimear and Paddy's Golf updates and more. We also mention: Rory McIlroy's back, Scottie's Form, Min Woo Lee as a pick for The Players and more. The it's time for 'Guess That Player' where Eimear guesses Paddy's pick and Eimear gives her Golf Course under €250. As always, thank you for the que...

Episode 17 of the Scratch Social Podcast covers one of the busiest weeks in professional golf. We break down Shane Lowry’s heartbreaking finish at the Cognizant Classic, Casey Jarvis going back-to-back on the DP World Tour to qualify for The Masters, and Daniel Hillier winning in New Zealand. Huge Irish momentum this week as Sam Murphy wins his first professional start on the Alps Tour and Áine Do...

Welcome to Episode.16 of Scratch Social! The conversation covers practice, Michelle Wie West and a new segment on player profiles. Some highlights below: Trackman games Golf news across PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour & WTGL Player profiles and Paddy's wardrobe Rules we would change in professional golf Golf walkout songs Drop a comment or send us a DM on Instagram or TikTok if you have any...

Welcome to Episode 15 of Scratch Social! We cover a range of topics including Anthony Kims epic redemption and Royal Berkdale's ballot system. We also cover Scratch Cups in Ireland and the spotlight to Castlecomer for golf course under 50 Euro. Takeaways Golf comeback stories Impact of golf on local businesses & Golf club membership challenges Impact of social media on golf events Some key cha...

This week’s episode has a bit of everything, legacy milestones, comeback storylines, women’s tour momentum, and one of the most relatable listener emails we’ve received. We kick off with a personal update, including the Ladies European Tour Awards, Paddy reflects on winter work starting to show up on the course (even if the scorecard didn’t agree) and why TrackMan short-course setups might be one...

This week’s episode is packed with spicy golf news, strong opinions, and brilliant community contributions, the kind of episode that reminds you why golf is never just about golf. After a quick catch-up, we jump straight into Scratch Social News with Spice Ratings, breaking down a messy LPGA season opener, a dominant PGA Tour performance, a breakthrough win on the DP World Tour, and a growing sens...

Welcome to Episode 12 of Scratch Social! Grab a coffee, we’ve got a massive week to catch up on, from major Irish golf course shake-ups, Blades' fat naps to Scottie being... well, Scottie. ⛳ In this episode: 🌍 Scratch Social Golf News: The Wicklow/Wexford shuffle 🏰 Killeen Castle: Meath’s 12th-century hotel comeback 🏆 Tour Talk: Scottie’s $100M milestone & Reed in Dubai 🌯 Blades Brown: Th...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Scratch Social, double digits already! Time really does fly when you’re having fun. This week, we cover a packed golf agenda as the 2026 season properly comes to life. We start with a Scratch Social news update and a strong focus on women’s amateur and professional golf, as momentum continues to build across the game. We dive into the latest WTGL player announcements, high...

Welcome to Episode 10 of Scratch Social. We kick off the episode with the big Brooks Koepka news and do a deep dive into the Pathway back to the PGA Tour. Key Topics: Golf news and updates Impact of Tiger Woods' 50th birthday WTGL launch and gender inclusion Progress in golf takes time and dedication Listener emails and messages from Ruth, Noeleen and Kevin: Setting goals and seeking professional...