A Touch of Class

Will Griffith – Host of A Touch of Class
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A Touch of Class is an Irish golf podcast that loves a wander. Hosted by Will Griffith, the show dives into the stories, journeys, and characters that make Irish golf what it is. No scripts, just honest conversations, detours worth taking, and the people who shape the game. Each episode features players, coaches, caddies, amateurs, pros, and the personalities who give Irish golf its character. From Irish amateur golf and the Irish Amateur Championship to life on tour, coaching, player development, and the game behind the game, A Touch of Class brings you closer to the people and moments that matter. The podcast also shines a light on Ireland’s great inter‑club traditions — Senior Cup, Barton Shield, Jimmy Bruen, Pierce Purcell, and the All‑Ireland club champions who have shaped the competitive landscape of Irish golf. If you love Irish golf, great stories, and the feeling of going for a wander and seeing where you end up, this is your podcast.

  1. 2D AGO

    Séamus McMonagle – Donegal PGA Pro, Barton Shield Winner & Irish Golf Journey | A Touch of Class Podcast

    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 turning professional. He talks about his time in Australia, New York, and Miami, the lessons he learned on the road, and how those experiences shaped the coach he is today. Topics Covered: Growing up in Donegal golfWinning the Barton Shield with SuttonLife as a young Irish golfer abroadCoaching philosophy and player developmentStories from the road and the people who shaped his journeyIf you love Irish golf, great stories, and honest conversation, this episode is a wander worth taking. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 46m

  2. MAY 19

    Katie Poots – Irish Girls Champion, Junior Vagliano Star & Future Pro | A Touch of Class Podcast

    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 represent Ireland twice at the European Girls Team Championships, showcasing her consistency and composure on the international stage. Katie also earned selection for the Junior Vagliano Trophy, competing against the best young players in Europe. Closer to home, she claimed the Ulster Women’s Stroke Play Championship and played a key role in Ulster’s Interprovincial victories, delivering when it mattered most. Now based in Indiana, USA, Katie is balancing college life with elite competition - sharpening her game, gaining experience, and preparing for the next chapter. And make no mistake: that next chapter is big. Katie plans on turning professional, and everything about her trajectory suggests she’s more than ready. Topics Covered: Growing up at Knock Golf ClubWinning the Irish Girls ChampionshipRepresenting Ireland at the European Girls Team ChampionshipsJunior Vagliano Trophy experienceUlster Interprovincial victoriesCollege golf in IndianaPreparing for life as a future professionalA wonderful personality, a fierce competitor, and a player who can go low when it counts - Katie Poots is a name you’re going to hear a lot more of. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 27m

  3. MAY 11

    Class Chats - Luke Furlong - 2026 Irish Boys Open Champion

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Wexford Native Luke Furlong. Luke made headlines this year by coming from behind to win the 2026 Irish Boys Open Championship in Malone a few weeks ago. This young guy is a serious talent, 17 years of age playing out of Wexford golf club with a handicap of +3 he is one to watch for the future. No stranger to winning as he won the 2025 Irish Schools championship in Milltown. Luke has also signed on with Arkansas State University in the US for college and he dreams of playing as a professional once he has completed his studies and maybe won the South of Ireland. What a great guy, jump in and listen as he recounts his victory in Malone and how the back nine on Sunday went his way.  Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 18m

  4. APR 29

    Class Chats - Eddie McCormack - 2025 Senior Irish Amateur Open and Matchplay Champion

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will chats with Cavan native Eddie McCormack. Where does one start with this man. He is in his second act as an elite Amateur. In his first act he had the great honour of getting beaten by Rory McIlroy, twice. Once in the final of the Close in 2005 and again in the West of Ireland. Add to that other close calls including losing to Shane Lowry in the semi final of the West in 2008, losing in the final of the West to Rory Leonard n 2010 Eddie has played with the best of them. Throw in 3 Senior Cup All Ireland medals and a Barton Shield medal with Galway Golf Club, 8 mid amateur titles including the Irish Mid Amateur in his home club and a Connacht stroke play title in 2018 and that is probably enough for any one person. Not this man, onward to the second act and Eddie is now on the senior tour where he has had his biggest win in the European Individual Gold medal in 2023 which was played in Douglas. This got him into the Senior Open in the same year where he got to play with his golfing hero Jose Maria Olazabal. Some say don't ever meet your hero. Not in the this case. In 2025 Eddie that created history by being the first person the win the Senior Amateur Open and Matchplay which is just an amazing achievement. He then went and won a gold medal in Austria at the Senior Team Championship playing alongside the likes of Joe Lyons, Andrew Norris, Jody Fanagan, Karl Bornemann, Philip Purdy and of course Eddie. What is left for him to do? Watch this space. What a legend and a chat I wont forget soon.    Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 50m

  5. APR 22

    Class Chats - Mark Cadden - West of Ireland Champion 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will is lucky to chat with recent West of Ireland Champion Mark Cadden. Playing out of Roganstown and the Made in Hollywood stable Mark grew up on Oldcastle, Co Meath. He has been playing since a kid but things got serious around 13 when he started working with Geoff Loughrey and his handicap went from 21 to 4. He has had success at underage winning the Ulster Boys in 2023 and followed up in 2024 and 2025 with 4 wins in the Junior Elite Tour. He has also represented Ireland at both U16 and U18 and more recently he represented Ireland in Argentina alongside 2025 West of Ireland Champion Dylan Holmes. Mark also had the great opportunity to travel to TPC Sawgrass to play in the Junior Players last year which is an amazing achievement. Onward to Rosses Point in April of this year and once again it was a battle against the elements and Mark was the best gladiator over the 5 days. Beating strong players along the way including Grand Slam champion Caolan Rafferty, another up coming star in Alex Kerins and in the final a great player in Colm Campbell. Join in this chat as Will and Mark go through everything along the way. A great champion and a wonderful guy. Congratulations Mark and onward to Lahinch for the Walker Cup. Worth a listen. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 37m

  6. APR 14

    Class Chats - Paul McBride - Irish Professional & Walker Cup 2017 Player

    Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Irish Professional Golfer Paul McBride. From Malahide, Paul grew up playing many sports and had success in schools not only in golf but also in hurling where he won Dublin titles. Deciding to go down the route of golf, Paul played his junior golf in the Island where he learned his links skills. Onward to Wake Forest University in the US, Paul played and roomed with familiar names like Cam Young and Will Zalatoris. He had great success with the Wake Forest team winning a number of times. In 2016 and 2017 Paul played a number of the main European Amateur events trying to maximise his World Golf points in the hope and later success of getting on the Walker Cup team to play in 2017. in 2016 he unfortunately got beaten in the British Amateur semi final by a certain Robert McIntyre. On the Walker Cup, GB&I lost that particular year but Paul managed to bag himself a foursomes point beating his college team mate Zalatoris. Onward to the Pro life and Paul has had some nice top 10s in the years to date including a promising start to 2026 with a podium finish and a top 10 already in the bag. Ill be keeping my fingers crossed that he sees further success and gets himself on the Hotel Planner tour for next season. This was a very enjoyable chat with a super guy. Worth a listen.  Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 18m

  7. MAR 31

    Class Chats - Chris Selfridge - PGA Tour Caddy and 4 Time Irish Amateur Major Winner

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Chris Selfridge who hails from Moyola Park in the North of Ireland. Chris would be well known in the Irish Golf scene having won The East of Ireland and Irish Close in 2012 and then he won the North of Ireland in 2013 and retained his crown in 2014. The future was professional golf and was destined for the European Tour only for injury to strike and derail those plans. It took a couple of years for Chris to finally give up on the dream of playing on the tour but then he found a new direction and started caddying with long time friend Michael Hoey. Fast forward a couple of years and he has now worked with Ryan Fox and Tom McKibbin to name 2 and is currently on the PGA Tour with Matti Schmid. Life has a funny way of getting you to where you want to be. Chris still plays a bit of golf up in Mayola when he gets the chance and in 2024 Moyola Park were crowned All Ireland Barton Shield winners which is right up there with Chris's great achievements. This is a great chat with a super guy. Worth a listen.  Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 12m

  8. MAR 17

    Class Chats - Sam Murphy - Irish Pro & Recent Alps Tour Winner

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Sam Murphy who hails from Portumna. You may recognise the name as he recently won on his professional debut in Egypt on the Alps Tour. A really sound young guy started off his journey by being part of the Portumna team that won the All Ireland Junior Cup in 2018. For Sam this was only the start. Winning the Under 18 Close by 8, The Connaught stroke play in his home course by 10 this guys not only knows how to win, but win big. But not everything has been plain sailing for Sam. Injuries have been his downfall and for a number of years he would have been thinking whether golf was really for him. I am so glad he prevailed as he is now living the dream including becoming a winner on tour. This guy is one to watch and hopefully he can move up to the Hotel Planner or even the DP Tour in the next couple of years. Worth a listen.  Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

    1h 28m
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A Touch of Class is an Irish golf podcast that loves a wander. Hosted by Will Griffith, the show dives into the stories, journeys, and characters that make Irish golf what it is. No scripts, just honest conversations, detours worth taking, and the people who shape the game. Each episode features players, coaches, caddies, amateurs, pros, and the personalities who give Irish golf its character. From Irish amateur golf and the Irish Amateur Championship to life on tour, coaching, player development, and the game behind the game, A Touch of Class brings you closer to the people and moments that matter. The podcast also shines a light on Ireland’s great inter‑club traditions — Senior Cup, Barton Shield, Jimmy Bruen, Pierce Purcell, and the All‑Ireland club champions who have shaped the competitive landscape of Irish golf. If you love Irish golf, great stories, and the feeling of going for a wander and seeing where you end up, this is your podcast.

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  • Creator
    Will Griffith – Host of A Touch of Class
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Touch of Class
  • Show Website
    A Touch of Class

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