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A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Hugh Foley - 4 time Amateur Major Champion and Alps Tour ProfessionalSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will gets to chat with Hugh Foley who is a professional on the Alps Tour presently. In his amateur career Hugh won the 2020 Close, 2021 West of Ireland, 2022 North and South of Ireland. He also represented Ireland in the Home Internationals and Europe in the Concession Cup. The lads chat through all the above and also what has been happening this year on the pro tour. Listen in to hear about the highs of winning and also the lows of losing tight matches. F...2025-08-051h 22A Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Cian Arthurs - World Champion GolferSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Barry catches up with the amazing Cian Arthurs, Cian is a 2 time world champion 1 arm golfer and playing captain in this year's Fightmaster cup, the equivalent of the Ryder cup for 1 armed golfers, played this year in Roganstown Golf Club. Cian talks about growing up and how a chance meeting with a 6 time major champion helped him to fall in love with Golf. Cian also talks about his family life as himself and his partner welcomed twin boys last year. A truly inspirational gentleman and a great listen.2025-07-2939 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - A Different ClassSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will and Barry look back at the Open from Portrush and the inevitability of Scottie Scheffler's win. Just how good is this guy? They then discuss who had the better year between Rory and Scottie and are we seeing the second coming of Tiger or is Scottie just a flash in the pan... Here is a good question: Do we want to see Scottie V Rory singles Sunday of the Ryder Cup in September??? It might be what the people want but maybe not...2025-07-2249 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 18 - Open ClassSend us a textIn our latest episode, the 3 lads are back and are talking all things Golf, a quick re-cap of the Pga tour since the US open, a chat about the Ladies Golf and the impressive Lottie Woad, Will has been travelling the country following the elite amateurs of Ireland, men and women and then the lads get into a great discussion about all things Open Championship and offer a few things to look out for this week in the beautiful Portrush.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2025-07-151h 13A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Patrick Keeling - Elite Irish Amateur and Aspiring ProSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Patrick Keeling. Patrick is currently over in the US on a golf scholarship with Louisville in Kentucky who are a top school playing in the NCAA. Jump in and listen to how this young man won the Fred Daly and the Senior Cup in the same year. He has tested himself in the Irish Championships and has played globally and won, all while only 20 years old. More recently Patrick got to the final stage of US Open qualifying alongside none...2025-07-081h 01A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Beth Coulter - Irish Girls and Women's Close Champion 2022 and Irish InternationalSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Beth Coulter. She is an Irish Elite Amateur from Co Down. She has a golfing CV that a lot of golfers would dream of. 3 times Irish Girls Close Champion (2019 / 2021 / 2022) and won the Irish Women's Close in 2022. She is the only person to win the Girls 3 years in a row and to win the girls and women's in the same year. She was part of the Home International team that won the crown in 2024. She was part of the winning Curtis...2025-07-011h 14A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Ryan Griffin - Elite Irish AmateurSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. Will sits down with one of Ireland's rising stars - Golf Ireland High Performance elite amateur Ryan Griffin. Hailing from Ballybofey and now playing for Maynooth University, Ryan has already made serious waves in the amateur game. He's a two time R&A Student Series Order of Merit champion, with one of those wins coming at none other than the Home of Golf - St. Andrews. Be sure to take a listen as Ryan opens up about his journey so far, what drives him, and where he's...2025-06-241h 13A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Ardee Golf Club - Jimmy Bruen Champions 2024Send us a textWelcome back to another exciting Class Chats. In this episode Will catches up with Adree Golf Club Jimmy Bruen team who are 2024 All Ireland Champions. In the chat are Manager Eddie Burke, assistant manager Mickey Duffy and players Brian Keenan and Mannie McLoughlin. It is always interesting to hear about the preparation that each successful team go through and Eddie and Mickey bring us through what they did to be successful. This team had to win 9 matches to win the All Ireland coming through North Leinster. Join in as the lads bring us...2025-06-171h 36A Touch Of ClassEpisode 17 - Class in SessionSend us a textIt's U.S. Open week! In this episode, Tom talks about his recent tournament results and reveals a fun experience that he had being paired with a famous athlete. He also gives a sneak peak into what's next on his schedule and the prep that goes into it. Barry discusses his Pro-Am results and hints at an exciting new opportunity. Will updates us on his club matches as well as his individual game and journey ahead. The lads also dive into who they think will win the U.S. Open as well as...2025-06-101h 01A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Luke O'Neill - Mullingar Scratch Cup Winner 2023 and Irish InternationalSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Luke O'Neill from Connemara Golf Club where he grew up and played his junior golf. The lads chat about Luke's junior win in Germany, his Senior Cup victories with Galway Golf Club and his journey across the pond to play his College golf in America. This included a win in one college event and also final qualifying for the US Open. Back home Luke won the Mullingar Scratch Cup in 2023 and played and won the Home internationals in 2024 both of...2025-06-031h 05A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Zoe McLean Tatton - 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur ChampionSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will chats with 2025 Flogas Irish Girls Amateur Champion Zoe McLean Tattan. Zoe is a hugely talented 17 year old golfer playing off +4 handicap who last week beat all in front of her in Coorstown to take the massive crown of champion. Originally from Romford in the UK Zoe now represents Ireland as her father is from Mitchelstown in Cork. Listen in as they chat through her success. Zoe has won an all England with Essex, came 2nd in national schools championships, recently came 3rd in...2025-05-271h 00A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Brian Doran - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024 - Part 2Send us a textWelcome back for part 2 of a wonderful chat with Brian Doran who is the Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024. We ended part one with Brian's impressive second place in the South of Ireland in Lahinch. We continue and jump straight into talking about his amazing victory in the Mulligan Scratch cup. Then onward to his club success with Millicent in the Barton Shield and then to representing Ireland in the Mid Am tournament in France. It all came down to the North of Ireland in Portrush and nothing was decided until the last...2025-05-2052 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 16 - Class CelebrationSend us a textWelcome back to another episode. As Tom is away in the UK preparing for an event Barry and Will meet up to chat all things golf. This is also a special occasion for the lads as this episode marks 50 releases to date. To mark the occasion there is a giveaway for one lucky follower. Details to follow. The lads catch up about their games. Barry is nearly there with his exams and Will is playing lots of interclub golf. Scotty has recently destroyed all before him and Barry goes into detail about the...2025-05-131h 05A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Alex Maguire - Elite Amateur and Aspiring ProSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Will got a chance to chat to Alex Maguire, one of Ireland's best amateur players over the past few years, culminating in qualification for the 151st Open Championship in Royal Liverpool, Alex is now pursuing his professional career on the mini tours around the world including the Hotel Planner Tour, tune in to listen to his amazing story as he goes through the many ups and downs of being an elite level golfer.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2025-05-061h 08A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Athenry Golf Club - Mens Junior Cup Champions 2024Send us a textIn this episode Will catches up with the Athenry golf club Mens Junior Cup team who were victorious in winning the all Ireland final in 2024. On the episode are Eamonn Morrissey (Manager), Ciaran Coughlan and Brendan Dunne who both played the season long event. With the finals being held in Athlone in September of last year the lads take Will on a journey through Connaught and to the final match against Abbeyleix. This is a great journey told by three gentlemen who really enjoyed reliving the moments along the way. Worth a listen. 2025-04-291h 48A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Brian Doran - Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024 part 1Send us a textWith the West of Ireland concluding today it felt appropriate to bring you a Class Chat with Brian Doran who was the Bridgestone Order of Merit Champion 2024. In Part 1 Will and Brian chat about 2023 form, 2024 prep and all the events in the year up to an including the South of Ireland where Brian came second. What an exciting year for Brian including representing Leinster in the interpros and such a lovely gut to chat with. This is definitely worth a listen. Part 2 will be released in a few weeks. Follow us o...2025-04-221h 17A Touch Of ClassEpisode 15 - Rory's Master ClassSend us a textIn our latest episode, the 3 lads have just come down from one of the greatest sporting days of all time. The final round from Augusta, Georgia gave us everything. Come backs, blow ups, eagles, double bogeys, you name it we seen it. Justin Rose managed 10 birdies, Rory had 2 double bogeys, Ludvig burned over 500 thousand dollars by making a mess of 18. Have a listen and reach out to us with your thoughts and your emotions from Sunday. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2025-04-151h 01A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Quentin Carew - Irish Close Champion 2022Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Quentin Carew who won the Irish Close Championship in 2022. Listen in as Quentin brings us through the rags to riches story of the Close. Also, Quentin was very close to retaining his trophy in 2023 with a heartbreaking playoff loss. This is a great listen with a gentleman who is very open and honest about the highs and lows of championship golf and life in general. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2025-04-081h 03A Touch Of ClassEpisode 14 - In a Class of Her Own feat. Clodagh CoughlanSend us a textIn Episode 14, the lads bring you the latest updates on their golfing journeys. Will gives us an insight into the success of his play, Tom teases an exciting upcoming interview, and Barry shares his experience from a recent windy event. Most importantly, the lads sit down with the incredible Clodagh Coughlan to chat all things golf and find out what her plans for the 2025 season are. Don't miss this jam-packed episode full of insights and more!Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2025-03-1559 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Ryan French (Monday Q Info)Send us a textIn this episode, Tom sits down to chat with Ryan French, better known as Monday Q Info. Ryan has built a massive following on social media for his deep-dive journalism, uncovering the stories of underdogs, grinders and the harsh realities of chasing a tour card. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the game, how it could be fixed, the ground breaking pieces he's about to release and even reveals the most famous contacts in his phone. This is one you won't want to miss!Follow us on instagram...2025-03-1054 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Castletroy Golf Club - Mens Senior Cup Winners 2024Send us a textWelcome back for another exciting Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Olly Hodges (Manager), Andrew McCormack and Dean McMahon (both players) from the Castletroy Senior Cup team from Limerick who were victorious in the 2024 Senior Cup played in Carlow. Listen in as Olly explains how he and his management team took this special bunch of lads from their first round versus Nenagh all the way through to what might be considered a David V Goliath final against Castleknock. Andrew and Dean speak about the ups and downs of all the...2025-03-041h 28A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Jack Madden - Clutch Tour Order of Merit Champion 2024Send us a textWelcome back to another exciting Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Jack Madden. Jack is a native of Dungannon in County Tyrone and played his early golf in the local club before moving to play in Portrush from the age of 15. The conversations start in his early days and follows his journey through his American college days and then back to the Clutch tour where he won the order of merit in 2024 including 2 tour wins. From leading the East of Ireland to being a semi finalist in the West of...2025-02-251h 02A Touch Of ClassEpisode 13 - Class PrepSend us a textIn our latest episode the 3 lads chat about everything. The lads are loving the start Ireland have made to the six nations, Tom goes into some details about his training and food routine since started working with Coach Ste Rice. Barry gives an update on his speed journey with the Stack system. We have our usual chat about all the tours with a very excited Will loving the new Rory McIlroy swing and loves his chances heading to Augusta. The episode finishes with a little discussion about Golf clothing and should we be...2025-02-181h 04A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Paul Conroy - PGA Americas TourSend us a textIn this Class Chat Will catches up with Paul Conroy. Originally from Wexford Paul started his golf career playing in Enniscorthy golf club where he would have had success at Barton Cup level. He played at the elite amateur level across Ireland with some lovely stories of some interesting championships. It was great to hear about him receiving his first cap for Ireland in Wales last year and has most recently turned professional after a successful time as part of the US college golf scene. What is next for this young gentleman as...2025-02-021h 06A Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Anna Foster - L.E.T. PlayerSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Barry catches up with Ireland's own Anna Foster, after a stellar amateur career, Anna ventured across to the states to compete for Auburn College, after 4 great years that included an Irish Close and Irish Am victory as well as qualifying for the AIG women's open in Walton Heath, she then turned pro, got her first pro victory and secured her ladies European tour card. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2025-01-2631 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 12 - A Classy start to 2025Send us a textWelcome to 2025. A new year with familiar voices. Will, Tom and Barry are back and discuss their dreams and goals for 2025 both golf related and personal. Will is dreaming of club golf success, Barry is dreaming of a nice summer holiday and Tom is targeting a tour card! We talk all things tour related - was the Team Cup any good? Was Lowry right not to go to Hawaii? Are LIV making the right moves? And is TGL any good? Barry gives some advice on what is new on the market at the...2025-01-1959 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 11 - Christmas ClassSend us a textIn our last episode of the year, Barry and Tom reflect on a great year for us all on A touch of class, we look back on the great guests we have been lucky to have, we briefly discuss the last few weeks in the Golf world including win number 9 for Scottie and Rory picking up yet another race to Dubai title. The lads talk about their recent 9 hole skins game and how that played out. The 3 of us here would like to wish all our loyal listeners and followers a fantastic Christmas...2024-12-1628 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Douglas Ladies Senior Cup Winners 2024Send us a textIn this Class Chat Will had the pleasure of catching up with some of winning team from the Ladies Senior Cup 2024. Representing Douglas Golf Club were Aoife Ni Thuama, Clodagh Coughlan and Karen O'Neill. What a great bunch of people which made this such a great chat as the ladies talk openly about losing the final in 2022 in Tramore Golf Club and how that was a crushing blow. This then enabled them to be better in 2024 and go and win the Cup in Carlow golf club. Special mentions to Kate McCann and Peter...2024-11-201h 07A Touch Of ClassEpisode 10 - Class YearSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Will and Barry sit down to have a review of the professional golf tours from 2024, Tom is over in Italy playing The Alps tour Q school but took time out to have a chat with Barry about his last few weeks and his plans for the rest of the year. We had the one and only Will Griffith in the hot seat for the quiz, can he beat Barry's score? In our operation transformation talk, Will has fallen in love with the gym again and is busy pumping...2024-11-111h 00A Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Lindsey Doyle - Sports NutritionistSend us a textIn our latest chat, Barry caught up with Lindsey Doyle, a sports nutritionist and personal trainer. Lindsey offers advice to all golfers on the importance of fuelling your body and staying hydrated to give you the best chance of performing your best on the course. She also offers some little tips and hints on what to carry in your Golf bag to really excel on the last few holes. Follow Lindsey on @femalefightnutritionist for more hints and tips.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-11-0230 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Ronan Mullarney - Challenge Tour PlayerSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Barry got to sit down with Galway's finest, Ronan Mullarney, currently on the challenge tour after winning the Alps Tour order of merit last year, Ronan chats about his life growing up in Galway, meeting and then sharing a private jet with Bryson Dechambeau and how his year has gone so far. He also answers some soul searching questions posed by Will and Tom.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-10-2237 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - IGOLF Handicaps - Good or Bad??Send us a textIn this Class Chat the lads all get together to discuss IGolf new handicap system as part of Golf Ireland. What is it? Who can use it? More importantly is this a good or bad thing? The camp is split as Barry is in favour of it while Will is against. Tom is a little on the fence so from a voting point of view we are split. Let us know your thoughts to @atocpod on Instagram or atocpod@gmail.com. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @a...2024-10-0925 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Lee Crombleholme - Golf PsychologistSend us a textIn our latest class chat, Tom brings us his mental coach and all round good guy Lee Crombleholme, Lee has coached all levels of Golfers and boasts over 18 Dp world and Pga Tour victories. Can he help Will get back to low single figures and can he help Barry get past the mental block of playing well with a Tournament scorecard in his pocket? Tune in to find out and look Lee up on all social media platforms on @winninggolfmind...Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-09-2659 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 9 - Class SpecialSend us a textWelcome back to another exciting episode of A Touch of Class. Tom is at Q School trying to get his tour card so Will and Barry bring in a special guest from Scotland Susie Wood. Susie is a scratch golfer who plays her golf in the home of golf St Andrews and was recently working at the AIG Womens Open so she gives her insights into the event. Barry talks all things mens golf and then back to Susie for her thoughts on the recent Solheim Cup. We announce our winner of last...2024-09-251h 16A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Curracloe Golf Course designers Fry StrakaSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will had the great opportunity to chat with Dana Fry and Jason Straka who are well known golf course designers located in the US. They are also currently designing the new golf links in Curracloe, Co Wexford. This is an interesting listen as the 2 gentlemen talk through their favourite courses that they have designed and not designed. They also give Will an education on Links courses, set up and grasses. Finally they get around to discussing the new course in Curracloe. If you are...2024-09-061h 08A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Enniscorthy Golf Club 3 Time Barton Cup WinnersSend us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with 3 of his fellow members in Enniscorthy Golf Club. Butch O'Connor, Jim Delaney and Liam Spratt. Not only are Enniscorthy Golf Club the only team in Wexford to have won the Barton Cup they have won it 3 times and the 3 gentlemen have been involved as either managers or players on all 3. Listen in as Will guides them through each victory as the lads get lost in the many memories along the way. A really nice listen. Follow us on i...2024-08-301h 15A Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Thomas Abom - 2024 Irish Close ChampionSend us a textIn our latest class chat Barry got the chance to catch up with Edmonstown's own Thomas Abom just days after his thrilling victory in the Irish Close in Dun Laoghaire Golf club. Thomas chats about his great victory, growing up in a family with 3 elite golfers, starting in Maynooth College this September and lots more.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-08-2324 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 8 - Wills Class TripSend us a textWelcome back to another episode with the 3 lads. In this one Will take center stage and talks all about his recent trip to Scotland where he took in the Open, Senior Open and played some lovely golf courses in the St Andrews and Edinburgh. He also talks about his recent trip to the Irish Challenge in the K Club and the players that he chatted with. Barry gives his usual in depth run down of all the tours with particular focus on the Open and the Olympics. Tom talks about his recent results...2024-08-161h 05
The Money Trench - The Music Industry Podcast with Mark SutherlandTMT:07 Nina Nesbitt & Vicky Dowdall on Fair Pay for Songwriters, Successful Manager-Artist Relationships, Motherhood in Music, and Karaoke with Justin BieberWelcome to The Money Trench. In this episode, Mark is joined by singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt and manager Vicky Dowdall.With a partnership going back to Nina’s teenage years, the pair reflect on the pivotal moments of their careers together, from handling major label deals to starting a label of their own Apple Tree Records.They share the secret to their strong artist-manager relationship and recount stories of buying Irn-Bru for Stevie Nicks, auditioning for Simon Cowell, and singing karaoke with Justin Bieber.'Mountain Music' - PRE-ORDER HE...2024-08-051h 09A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - The Irish Challenge 2024 - K Club - Player InterviewsSend us a textWill made his way to the K Club today to watch the Irish Challenge as part of the Challenge tour. The standard of golf is top class and Will had the chance to catch up with some of the Irish players namely Liam Grehan, Mark Power and John Murphy to discuss how the week has gone so far and what lies ahead tomorrow. Also Will caught up with Chris Wood who gave a very open and honest interview about the struggles that he has been having over the last couple of years. A...2024-08-0329 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Toni Finch - Tournament Director Scottish Mens AmateurSend us a textWhile on holiday in Scotland Will met up with Toni Finch who works with Golf Scotland and is the tournament director of the Scottish Mens Amateur Championship which is being help in the Castle Golf Club in St Andrews this week with the finals being played on Saturday 3 August. Join in the chat as Will discovers what it takes to arrange an Elite Golfers event while also getting to know Toni and her background as an ex teaching pro. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-08-0219 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chat - Jake Whelan - Connacht Strokeplay ChampionSend us a textIn our latest class chat Barry caught up with 2024 Connacht stroke-play champion Jake Whelan, Jake gives a great insight into how an elite golfer gets ready for a big event. He also talks about how his year had gone so far, what he is currently working on and his plans for the rest of the year.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-07-2729 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Dave Shiel - South of Ireland PreviewSend us a textWelcome back to Class Chats. In this episode Will catches back up with the 4th member of the team David Shiel to get his insight into the South of Ireland competition starting on 24 July. The lads reminisce about their time in Baltray and catch up about Davids recent Interpros representing Connaught before diving in to everything about Lahinch. The beautiful course, town and history make this a very special venue and tournament. They discuss the quirkiness of the 4th and 5th holes and Dave goes through the course and chats about the potentially d...2024-07-2333 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Peter O'KeeffeSend us a textIn this interesting Class Chat, Will catches up with Elite Irish Amateur golfer Peter O'Keeffe. Decorated at amateur level Peter was also a professional for approx 6 years playing on the Challenge tour. The lads chat about some amateur golf but really dig into what it takes to be a professional golfer. Peter explains how it can feel to be out there by yourself and in a way gives a friendly warning to any budding golfers as to what to expect. This is a really good conversation with a really sound guy. F...2024-07-2038 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 7 - Pinehurst No 2 Pure ClassSend us a textWelcome back to another episode of A Touch of Class. Barry, Tom and Will are back with more chat and laughs. In this episode Barry again brings a wealth of information about everything golf related including chatting about Pinehurst and the Bryson and McIlroy show. Sport at its best with a wondrous stage. We then catch up with Tom as he brings us through Open qualifying in County Louth and his preparation for Q School which is coming up soon. Our guest on the Celebrity quiz in Davy Burke, Roscommon GAA Football Manager...2024-07-161h 06A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - David Carey - Mr. 57Send us a textOn this episode of Class Chats Tom catches up with tour pro David Carey. From playing in the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews, multiple PGA Tour events, to shooting the lowest ever score in tournament history (57) they take a deep dive into David’s career so far. Be sure to follow David on all his socials (davidcareygolf) to keep up to date with his progress. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-07-051h 14A Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Billie Jo Smith - Rose Event WinnerSend us a textIn this episode of Class Chats Tom catches up once again with tour pro and recent Rose Ladies Series event winner Billie-Jo Smith. They chat about her maiden professional victory at Formby Ladies Golf Club and what it took for her to get over the line. Since her win, she has come 7th and 3rd in her next two events on the LET Access Tour. Make sure to follow Billie-Jo on all her socials (billiejosmith_golf) as she continues her incredible professional golfing career. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow o...2024-06-2619 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Castlebar GC - Pierce Purcell 2022Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this exciting episode Will gets together with John Kelly and Shane Rice from Castlebar Golf Club. These gentlemen were the managers of the All Ireland winning Pierce Purcell team in 2022. Take the journey with the lads as they talk about the lows of losing an All Ireland final in 2019 to then the highs of winning the All Ireland in 2022. This is great listening. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-06-191h 10A Touch Of ClassEpisode 6 - Class ActSend us a textWelcome back to A Touch of Class. In Episode 6 there is great excitement as Will tells the lads about his recent trip to Baltray to caddy for Dave Shiel. Some very exciting moments along the way to a successful top 10. Barry brings the lads through the tours including a great discussion about the recent PGA Championship. Was it a good watch?? LPGA recent major a great success. We catch up with Toms journey and chat about his recent event and also how his transformation both physical and mental is going. We have Sean...2024-06-1758 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Dave Shiel - East of Ireland PreviewSend us a textWelcome back to our Class Chats. In this edition Will meets up with Dave Shiel again. The two lads have a great chat about the upcoming East of Ireland in Co Louth Golf Club in Baltray. For those out there unfamiliar with Links golf Dave gives Will an education on what are the subtle differences between Links and Parkland golf. Also Dave explains how he approaches this different style of golf and how he would prepare for a big competition like this. For those of you out there who play in your local...2024-05-2740 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Matt Byers - PGA TourSend us a textWelcome to the latest Class Chats. In this edition Will meets up with Matt Byers. Originally from Ireland now living in the US Matt has worked for the PGA tour. Living a stones throw away from Bethpage Golf Course, Matt brings us through his early days to now, highlighting along the way how he fell in love with golf and his now wife Alicia. If you have ever wondered what goes into arranging a PGA Tour event or a Fed Ex play off then please listen in. We hope that we will be...2024-05-2052 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 5 - Class ClownsSend us a textWelcome back to another episode of A Touch of Class. The lads are back and are reveling in the Irish lads who were victorious in New Orleans. Is that the shot in the arm that Rory needed? With the PGA coming up and another victory in the bag it could be right. Barry brings us up to date on all things golf tours. Tom discusses his up and coming event and talks physical and mental health. In our Celebrity Quiz - Geoff Minogue AKA Tommy Dillon in Fair City is next up. Can...2024-05-1459 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Westport Golf4Girls4LifeSend us a textIn this very special Class Chat Will met up with 3 young ladies from Westport Golf Club who are setting the standard for women's golf in the West of Ireland. Follow along with Ellen Lonergan, Grace Donovan and Emily Griffith (Wills newly discovered cousin) as they chat about their amazing achievements in golf to date including making history by being part of the first all-girls team in the 26 year history of the Junior Club Home Nations Finals to compete in the finals. These 3 potential superstars also give Will some tips about better practice routines w...2024-05-0443 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Lauren Flynn - DP World TourSend us a textIn this Class Chat Will catches up with Lauren Flynn who is the Accreditation Manager for the DP World Tour. A fascinating person who has international caps for Ireland in Basketball and comes from a strong sporting family. Take a trip along with Lauren as she takes us from her early days all the way through to some lovely stories about her time in the DP World Tour. Although coming later in life to Golf I think that Lauren has caught the bug and is as addicted as the rest of us are...2024-04-2753 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Mike Carroll - FitforgolfSend us a textIn our latest class chat Barry caught up with Mike Carrol. Mike is the man behind Fitforgolf, a hugely successful strength and conditioning app for golfers of all levels. Mike has pga tour winning clients such as Seamus Power, recent winner Stephen Jaeger, Mackenzie Hughes and many more. Mike talks about what the everyday golfer can learn from the Professionals, the importance of a good warm up and how strength and conditioning training can help our everyday lives. Great opportunity to listen to someone who excels in their chosen career.2024-04-2054 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 4 - Master ClassSend us a textIts Masters week and Will, Barry and Tom are very excited. The Masters is really the kick off for the golfing year. Have you wondered where the intro comes from? We explain. Barry gets stuck into the tours and questions why Will hates Tiger??? and also should there be a shot clock on the greens? Tom gives an update on Dubai and what has been happening since he got back and what is next. Our celebrity quiz heats up with Jacqui Hurley from RTE taking up the challenge. Can she beat our leader...2024-04-1459 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Irish Order of Merit Champion '23 - David Shiel - Part 2Send us a textIn the second and final part of Dave Shiels journey of 2023 Will again discovers what it takes to win the order of merit. Not only that be we also hear about what it is like to be an Irish International. The big questions is would Dave take the same year all over again or would he want a big win?? Tune in. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-03-2359 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Billie Jo Smith - Pro GolferSend us a textIn this Class Chat Tom Dowdall catches up with friend and English Pro Golfer Billie Jo Smith. Join them as they navigate Billie Jo's path from a young kid playing golf with her Granny to growing into a successful pro on the Access tour. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-03-1658 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 3 - Back to ClassSend us a textBarry, Tom and Will discuss all things PGA, DP, LPGA, LET and even LIV. Did Jon Rahm recognise Anthony Kim??? What really happened to Jordan Spieth?? Rory Nolan AKA Ross O'Carroll Kelly takes the 1 minute Golf Trivia challenge. Can he beat Hugh Cahill... Tom talks about his recent trip to Scotland, his upcoming events in Dubai and his first interview with Billie Jo Smith (Pro golfer). Has Will managed to keep losing weight? Operation Transformation continues. Also dont forget our listener quiz. We announce our latest winner and pose the next question. Want...2024-03-0959 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Irish Order of Merit Champion '23 - David Shiel - Part 1Send us a textIn this Class Chats, Will meets up with 2023 Irish Order of Merit Champion David Shiel. In this Part 1 the guys chat about the ups and downs of his year. Join David on his journey as he lives and breaths the emotional rollercoaster that is Championship Golf. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-02-2356 minA Touch Of ClassClass Chats - Barton Cup 2016 - Woodbrook - Tom FanninSend us a textIn the first of our Class Chats we visited Woodbrook Golf Club and met up with Tom Fannin. Tom Dowdall and Tom Fannin reminisced over their winning season of 2016. Join us for the ups and downs, highs and lows of what made a winning season. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-02-1755 minA Touch Of ClassEpisode 2 - Top of the ClassSend us a textThe lads discuss the great reception that episode 1 received. They also chat about all things golf including chatting about what golf ball to use and not really coming to a conclusion. Hugh Cahill joins the pod as special guest for first quiz contestant. Has Will lost weight in operation transformation? Tune in to find out.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-02-1059 min
A Touch Of ClassEpisode 1 - Meet the ClassSend us a textWe are a new Irish Golf Podcast made up of Barry Doyle, Tom Dowdall and myself, Will Griffith. In this episode you will get to know the cast. We will also let you know what we plan to bring you in 2024. We are very excited about what we can bring and hope that we will bring something different to you and more on the Amateur side. We hope that you enjoy and come back.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod2024-01-2059 min
The James Bond A-Z PodcastD Part 3: Dolly, Domino, Jim Dowdall and moreOn this episode of The James Bond A-Z Podcast - the last one on the letter D - hosts Tom Butler, Brendan Duffy, and Tom Wheatley tackle more filmmakers, characters and topics from the letter D.
In this show you'll learn about:
Dolly, Jaws' diminutive girlfriend in 'Moonraker', portrayed on screen by Blanche Ravalec. The character was a controversial addition to the series, and is the centre of a bizarre conspiracy theory.
Domino, the memorable character portrayed by Claudine Auger in 1965's 'Thunderball', and by Kim Basinger in 1983's 'Never Say Never Again'.
Lindsay Doran, a film producer and studio...2021-10-2852 min