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.
A Touch of Class
Monkstown GC – 2025 Men’s Junior Cup All‑Ireland Champions | A Touch of Class Podcast
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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Monkstown Golf Club, the 2025 Men’s Junior Cup All‑Ireland Champions. Joining the conversation are Team Manager Anthony O’Sullivan and players Philip Dorney, Jake Morrisson, and Robbie Kennedy - four lads who know all about the highs and lows of inter‑club golf.
Monkstown’s journey to the title is a story of resilience. After suffering heartbreak at the All‑Ireland stages in 2023 (quarter‑final exit) and 2024 (semi‑final defeat), the team returned in 2025 with renewed determination. The lads talk through each of the five matches that secured their third Munster Pennant in a row, including a memorable win over local rivals Douglas in the final.
From there, it was on to Tandragee in Armagh for the All‑Ireland Finals. Three tough matches followed - a quarter‑final win over Rockmount, a gritty semi‑final victory against Galway Bay, and a brilliant performance in the final to defeat Galgorm Castle and finally claim the coveted Green Pennant.
From bad luck in previous years to good fortune and great golf in 2025, this is a fantastic insight into what it takes to finally get one across the line.
Topics Covered:
- Heartbreak in 2023 and 2024
- Winning three Munster Pennants in a row
- Beating Douglas in the Munster Final
- The All‑Ireland Finals at Tandragee
- Quarter‑final vs Rockmount
- Semi‑final vs Galway Bay
- Final vs Galgorm Castle
- Team culture, belief, and key turning points
- What the win means to Monkstown GC
A brilliant listen with four great lads who brought an All‑Ireland title back to Cork.
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