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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Patrick Keeling, the newly crowned 2026 Irish Amateur Champion after his unforgettable week at Seapoint Golf Club. Still only twenty one years old, Patrick has already built one of the most compelling résumés in Irish amateur golf, from finishing runner‑up in the 2020 Irish Close to playing with some of the best college prospects in the NCAA with the University of Louisville.

Patrick takes Will through the story of his Irish Amateur win: the preparation, the mindset, the pressure, and the moments that defined the week. He speaks openly about the role his faith plays in his life and his golf, how it steadies him, guides him, and helps him navigate both success and struggle.

The conversation then looks forward. Patrick shares his ambitions for the next chapter: continuing to develop in college, the possibility of turning professional, the dream of making a Walker Cup team, and his long‑term goal of representing Ireland at senior level. Honest, grounded, and driven, Patrick offers a rare insight into what it feels like to be a young Irish golfer on the rise.

Topics Covered:

• Winning the 2026 Irish Amateur at Seapoint
• The mindset and preparation behind the victory
• His faith and how it shapes his approach to golf
• Life at Louisville and NCAA competition
• The journey from the 2020 Irish Close to now
• Turning professional, when and why
• Walker Cup ambitions
• Representing Ireland at senior level
• Long‑term goals and personal growth

Patrick’s story is a reminder that sometimes the most exciting thing in golf isn’t the trophy, it’s the direction a young talent is heading.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Belfast’s Matt McClean - U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion, Masters and U.S. Open golfer, Walker Cup player, Irish Amateur Champion and one of the most consistent Irish amateurs of the past decade.

Matt reflects on his rise through Irish amateur golf, from years of close calls in national championships to his breakthrough win at the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Erin Hills, a victory that earned him invitations to the 2023 Masters and the 2023 U.S. Open. He talks about competing at Augusta National and Los Angeles Country Club, the scale of those weeks, and the belief that comes from testing yourself against the very best.

He also looks back on representing Great Britain & Ireland in the 2023 Walker Cup at St Andrews, playing on the Old Course in one of the most iconic editions of the match. And after so many near misses at home, Matt finally claimed the title he had chased for years - winning the 2024 Irish Amateur in Co Sligo.

Topics Covered:

• Early years in Belfast and rise through Irish amateur golf
• Years of close calls in Irish championships
• Winning the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Erin Hills
• Playing the 2023 Masters at Augusta National
• Competing in the 2023 U.S. Open at LACC
• Representing GB&I in the 2023 Walker Cup at St Andrews
• Winning the 2024 Irish Amateur in Co Sligo

If you love Irish golf stories, elite amateur insight, and the journey behind the achievements, this episode is one you’ll savour.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Mario Rosenstock - the creator of Gift Grub, one of Ireland’s most iconic comedic voices, and a man whose relationship with golf runs far deeper than most people realise.

Mario dives straight into the world of Gift Grub: how the characters are built, the spark behind the voices, and the moment golf found its way into the sketches. He talks about the craft behind the comedy, the pressure of keeping characters fresh, and the joy of finding new angles in a world that never stops moving.

The conversation shifts to Mario’s own golf - the rounds that shaped him, the stories that stuck, and the moments that still make him laugh. From playing with Paul O’Connell to the thrill of his hole‑in‑one, Mario brings the same timing and honesty to his golf stories that he brings to his performances.

And the impressions are flowing. Peter Alliss. Pádraig Harrington. Paul McGinley. Rory McIlroy. One after another, each one pitch‑perfect and delivered with the detail and instinct that have made Mario one of Ireland’s most recognisable performers.

The episode wraps with a look ahead to the U.S. Open - the storylines, the contenders, and why this year feels wide open.

Topics Covered:

• The evolution of Gift Grub and how characters are created
• When golf first entered the sketches
• Mario’s own golf journey and favourite stories
• Playing with Paul O’Connell
• The story behind his hole‑in‑one
• Live impressions: Alliss, Harrington, McGinley, McIlroy and more
• A preview of the 2026 U.S. Open

If you love great characters, great stories, and the kind of laughter that sneaks up on you, this episode is one you’ll savour.

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