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This week’s edition of the podcast was Major as we discuss all things Oak Hill and Woodbrook after a week of high-class action at home and abroad. There was no denying Brooks Koepka a deserved fifth Major title at the US PGA. We look at what Koepka’s victory means for him, LIV Golf, the Ryder Cup and the game at large. As ever, we have the Irish angle covered, plus arguably the story of the week as Mike Block melted hearts as he lived out his wildest dreams in Rochester.

Meanwhile, there was no such fairytale for the home contingent at Woodbrook where Lorna McCylmont captured the Flogas Women’s Amateur at Woodbrook despite a stout Beth Coulter challenge. There was ample joy for Roscommon’s Olivia Costello, however, as the teenage talent romped to the Girls prize. We also have heroes and villains, and we round-up all the action from elsewhere too, including a landmark week for Gary Murphy on the Legends Tour. As ever, we hope you enjoy the listen. Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we look back on a wonderful week at The Island Golf Club where John Gough ran out a worthy winner of the 2023 Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship. Our man on the ground Rónán Macnamara provides his insights from the week where Laytown & Bettystown's Alex Maguire led the home charge. Elsewhere, Brendan Lawlor captured the G4D Open title at Woburn and the Carton House man joins us after another history-making performance in the name of disability golf. There was more Irish success further afield as Ronan Mullarney claimed a maiden Alps Tour win at the Gosser Open. We reflect on a meaningful ‘W’ for the Galway pro and round-up all the tour news elsewhere, from victories for Day and DJ in America to the storylines taking shape ahead of this week’s US PGA Championship. As ever, we hope you enjoy the listen. Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we catch up on all the news from the world of golf, from the latest designated event on the PGA Tour to Adrian Meronk putting his hand up for Ryder Cup selection in Italy. After a couple of weeks away from the mic there was much to ponder, not least an interesting few weeks for Rory McIlroy that have us scratching our heads as to what’s next for the four-time Major winner. We also look ahead to this week’s Flogas Men’s Irish Amateur Open at The Island where we were delighted to be joined by Managing Director at Flogas, John Rooney. As ever, we hope you enjoy the listen. Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap the 87th Masters Tournament where Jon Rahm ran out a worthy winner. The Spaniard conjured the spirit of Seve on his hero’s birthday to claim the Green Jacket in a week that started with a four-putt for Rahmbo. From his march to the title, to Brooks Koepka’s challenge coming unstuck on Sunday, we have all the angles covered, from Mickelson and Reed showing up for LIV, to Koepka’s brush with the rules, TV coverage and much more. As ever, we get our green tinted glasses on to dissect the Irish showing. If Shane Lowry left dejected, who knows what Rory McIlroy must be feeling after a missed cut. We discuss McIlroy’s Augusta no-show, and his absence from this week’s RBC Heritage. And don’t worry, we have an extra West of Ireland preview pod coming later in the week, too. As ever, we hope you enjoy the listen. Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we get our teeth into all things Masters related ahead of Thursday’s opening day. From Rory McIlroy’s latest grand slam attempt to Shane Lowry flying in under the radar, we have the Irish angle covered, as well as a bunch of other storylines, from Tiger’s hopes to LIV contenders, the weather forecast, the merchandise scrum and standout names in the betting. Elsewhere we look ahead to this week’s West of Ireland Championship which promises a festival of golf at Rosses Point. We also recap the Valero Texas Open where Pádraig Harrington’s top-10 finish bodes well for the season ahead. Brooks Koepka enjoyed his second win in six LIV starts in Orlando - what does this mean for Augusta? - while Leona Maguire failed to fire at the LA Open. As ever, we hope you enjoy the listen. Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think.

On this week’s edition of the podcast we recap a memorable WGC Dell Match Play and wonder why the PGA Tour has decided to rid it from  the schedule in 2024. It wasn’t the final the world wanted as McIlroy and Scheffler bowed out in the semis but there was no denying a worthy champion in Sam Burns. We look at how the form-lines are now trending from Austin Country Club through to next week’s Masters, while also rounding up a heap of action from around the wonderful world of golf as Leona Maguire and Steph Meadow begin to ramp up their reps on the LPGA Tour. We also get into the ball rollback discussion, reacting to USGA Commissioner Mike Whan’s strong views over the weekend that highlighted the necessity of the proposed change. As ever, we hope you enjoy the listen. Don’t forget to subscribe and let us know what you think.