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A Touch Of Class

Will Griffith / Tom Dowdall / Barry Doyle

63 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text Welcome back to another episode with Barry and Will. In this episode we hear about Barrys struggles with his game. Will is living the dream playing and travelling the country going to every event possible. Is Lahinch heaven on earth? Will thinks so. Barry talks through all the Tour Talk. Particularly poor Tommy Fleetwood. Will he ever win on the PGA? The lads chat through all the action that has happened and then look a little bit to the future with the Ryder Cup. Rosey locked ...

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode with Barry and Will. In this episode we hear about Barrys struggles with his game. Will is living the dream playing and travelling the country going to every event possible. Is Lahinch heaven on earth? Will thinks so. Barry talks through all the Tour Talk. Particularly poor Tommy Fleetwood. Will he ever win on the PGA? The lads chat through all the action that has happened and then look a little bit to the future with the Ryder Cup. Rosey locked ...

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Episodes (20/63)

A Touch Of Class

Episode 19 - Classy Lahinch

Send us a text Welcome back to another episode with Barry and Will. In this episode we hear about Barrys struggles with his game. Will is living the dream playing and travelling the country going to every event possible. Is Lahinch heaven on earth? Will thinks so. Barry talks through all the Tour Talk. Particularly poor Tommy Fleetwood. Will he ever win on the PGA? The lads chat through all the action that has happened and then look a little bit to the future with the Ryder Cup. Rosey locked ...

6 days ago

1 hour 7 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Hugh Foley - 4 time Amateur Major Champion and Alps Tour Professional

Send us a text Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will gets to chat with Hugh Foley who is a professional on the Alps Tour presently. In his amateur career Hugh won the 2020 Close, 2021 West of Ireland, 2022 North and South of Ireland. He also represented Ireland in the Home Internationals and Europe in the Concession Cup. The lads chat through all the above and also what has been happening this year on the pro tour. Listen in to hear about the highs of winning and also the l...

1 week ago

1 hour 22 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chat - Cian Arthurs - World Champion Golfer

Send us a text In our latest class chat, Barry catches up with the amazing Cian Arthurs, Cian is a 2 time world champion 1 arm golfer and playing captain in this year's Fightmaster cup, the equivalent of the Ryder cup for 1 armed golfers, played this year in Roganstown Golf Club. Cian talks about growing up and how a chance meeting with a 6 time major champion helped him to fall in love with Golf. Cian also talks about his family life as himself and his partner welcomed twin boys last year. A...

2 weeks ago

39 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - A Different Class

Send us a text Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will and Barry look back at the Open from Portrush and the inevitability of Scottie Scheffler's win. Just how good is this guy? They then discuss who had the better year between Rory and Scottie and are we seeing the second coming of Tiger or is Scottie just a flash in the pan... Here is a good question: Do we want to see Scottie V Rory singles Sunday of the Ryder Cup in September??? It might be what the people want but maybe ...

3 weeks ago

49 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Episode 18 - Open Class

Send us a text In our latest episode, the 3 lads are back and are talking all things Golf, a quick re-cap of the Pga tour since the US open, a chat about the Ladies Golf and the impressive Lottie Woad, Will has been travelling the country following the elite amateurs of Ireland, men and women and then the lads get into a great discussion about all things Open Championship and offer a few things to look out for this week in the beautiful Portrush. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our...

1 month ago

1 hour 13 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Patrick Keeling - Elite Irish Amateur and Aspiring Pro

Send us a text Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Patrick Keeling. Patrick is currently over in the US on a golf scholarship with Kentucky who are a top school playing in the NCAA. Jump in and listen to how this young man won the Fred Daly and the Senior Cup in the same year. He has tested himself in the Irish Championships and has played globally and won, all while only 20 years old. More recently Patrick got to the final stage of US Open qualifying alon...

1 month ago

1 hour 1 minute

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Beth Coulter - Irish Girls and Women's Close Champion 2022 and Irish International

Send us a text Welcome back to another Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Beth Coulter. She is an Irish Elite Amateur from Co Down. She has a golfing CV that a lot of golfers would dream of. 3 times Irish Girls Close Champion (2019 / 2021 / 2022) and won the Irish Women's Close in 2022. She is the only person to win the Girls 3 years in a row and to win the girls and women's in the same year. She was part of the Home International team that won the crown in 2024. She was part o...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Ryan Griffin - Elite Irish Amateur

Send us a text Welcome back to another Class Chat. Will sits down with one of Ireland's rising stars - Golf Ireland High Performance elite amateur Ryan Griffin. Hailing from Ballybofey and now playing for Maynooth University, Ryan has already made serious waves in the amateur game. He's a two time R&A Student Series Order of Merit champion, with one of those wins coming at none other than the Home of Golf - St. Andrews. Be sure to take a listen as Ryan opens up about his journey so far, w...

1 month ago

1 hour 13 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Ardee Golf Club - Jimmy Bruen Champions 2024

Send us a text 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 Irelan...

2 months ago

1 hour 36 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Episode 17 - Class in Session

Send us a text 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 w...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Luke O'Neill - Mullingar Scratch Cup Winner 2023 and Irish International

Send us a text 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 ...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Zoe McLean Tatton - 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Champion

Send us a text 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 2n...

2 months ago

1 hour

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Brian Doran - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024 - Part 2

Send us a text 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 i...

3 months ago

52 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Episode 16 - Class Celebration

Send us a text 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 int...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Alex Maguire - Elite Amateur and Aspiring Pro

Send us a text 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. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow...

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Athenry Golf Club - Mens Junior Cup Champions 2024

Send us a text 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 enjoy...

3 months ago

1 hour 48 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Brian Doran - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024 part 1

Send us a text 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 rel...

3 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Episode 15 - Rory's Master Class

Send us a text 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. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and f...

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

A Touch Of Class

Class Chats - Quentin Carew - Irish Close Champion 2022

Send us a text 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. Follow us on instagram @atocpod an...

4 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

A Touch Of Class

Episode 14 - In a Class of Her Own feat. Clodagh Coughlan

Send us a text 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! Follow us on instagram @atocpod a...

5 months ago

59 minutes