A Touch of Class

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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A Touch of Class

Warrenpoint GC – 2025 Barton Shield All‑Ireland Champions | A Touch of Class Podcast

November 25, 2025 • Will Griffith / Tom Dowdall / Barry Doyle

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith is joined by the Warrenpoint Golf Club Barton Shield team, the 2025 All‑Ireland Champions. On the call are Colm Campbell, Rian Carvill, Stephen Coulter, Vincent Toner, and Team Captain Peter Kenny - five gentlemen who give a brilliant insight into what it takes to win one of Irish golf’s most prestigious team titles.

The lads walk through their season from the very beginning, sharing the preparation, structure, and mindset that carried them through Ulster South, including a memorable and hard‑fought final against long‑time rivals Tandragee.

From there, the journey moved to Douglas Golf Club for the All‑Ireland Finals. Warrenpoint delivered three outstanding performances: a strong win over Muskerry, a roller‑coaster semi‑final against County Louth, and an exciting final showdown with The Grange to secure the coveted Green Pennant.

This episode captures everything - the highs, the pressure moments, the celebrations, and the pride of bringing an All‑Ireland title back to Warrenpoint. And with the lads already buzzing for 2026, the hunger to retain the trophy is very real.

Topics Covered:

Preparation and planning for the 2025 season
Battling through Ulster South
The rivalry with Tandragee
All‑Ireland Finals at Douglas GC
Quarter‑final vs Muskerry
Semi‑final thriller vs County Louth
Final vs The Grange
Team culture, belief, and key turning points
Looking ahead to 2026 and defending the title

A brilliant chat with five sound lads who represented their club with class. Well worth a listen.