A Touch of Class
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, we bring 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
Chasing the Pro Dream on the Alps Tour (Sam Murphy)
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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Portumna’s own Sam Murphy - Irish professional golfer and recent Alps Tour winner on his professional debut in Egypt.
Sam talks through his journey from junior golf in Portumna, where he helped the club win the All‑Ireland Junior Cup in 2018, to becoming one of the most exciting young Irish pros on the rise. His amateur career was stacked with big wins, including an 8‑shot victory at the Under 18 Close and a dominant 10‑shot win at the Connacht Stroke Play on home soil.
But Sam’s story isn’t just trophies and momentum. He opens up about the injuries that nearly pushed him out of the game, the doubts that crept in, and the resilience it took to keep going. Now, with a professional win already under his belt, he’s chasing the dream - and aiming for the HotelPlanner Tour and eventually the DP World Tour.
A grounded, honest, and hugely talented young player - Sam Murphy is one to watch.
Topics Covered:
- Growing up in Portumna golf
- Winning the All‑Ireland Junior Cup
- Major amateur victories and breakthrough moments
- Battling injuries and rebuilding confidence
- Winning on the Alps Tour
- Goals for the next stage of his career
If you love Irish golf stories and rising‑star journeys, this episode is well worth a listen.
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