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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will sits down with one of the most exciting young talents in professional golf, Roscommon’s Thomas Higgins. In an absolute whirlwind year, Thomas completely dominated the amateur landscape before fearlessly transitioning into the pro ranks. We dive straight into the incredible high-pressure moments that defined his year from his collegiate days at Clemson University to holing the legendary, drought-breaking winning putt to secure European Team Gold for Ireland.

Beyond his historic team accolades, the conversation tracks Thomas's individual masterclass on home soil. We look back at the tactical grit and miraculous tree-escape playoff shot that saw him crowned the Irish Amateur Close Champion at Portumna, before moving into his victorious performance at the Home Internationals at Woodbrook. Thomas opens up about the sting of his Walker Cup omission, using it as immediate fuel to turn professional, making a thrilling pro debut at the Amgen Irish Open, and topping the leaderboard at Stage 1 of Q-School in Bristol. Finally, we look ahead to his upcoming Stage 2 marathon grind and what the future holds for his rising career.

Topics Covered:

• The Clemson Foundation: How his time in the US collegiate system sharpened his competitive mindset.
• The Golden Masterclass: Breaking down the 18-year European Team Championship drought in Estonia, the dramatic 20th-hole water hazard recovery, and holing the winning putt.
• The Irish Amateur Close: The inside story of the intense playoff at Portumna and pulling off the escape shot of a lifetime.
• Flawless at Woodbrook: Driving the national team forward with a victorious week at the Home Internationals.
• Turning Professional: Channeling the disappointment of a Walker Cup reserve spot into fire for his pro debut at the Amgen Irish Open and topping Stage 1 of Q-School.
• The Next Horizon: Prepping for the grueling Stage 2 Q-School marathon and his ultimate goals on tour.

An authentic look at the highs, the high-stakes pressure, and the elite mindset it takes to jump from amateur glory to the professional grind Thomas Higgins shares his story. If you would like to sponsor Thomas please get in touch with him on Instagram @thomas_higgins123 or email thomashiggins280103@gmail.com.

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