Welcome to another episode of PaddyTalks Golf, your Irish Golf podcast covering all things and people across golf and the golf industry. This week’s guest has a full time job in the public service, is one of Ireland's elite amateurs and won the Irish Close in 2022 almost retaining it (lost in playoff) in 2023!. Quentin Carew, the "Garda who won the golf", is this week’s guest. Thanks for pressing play! Visit www.paddytalksgolf.com for the full back catalogue of episodes. The PaddyTalks Golf Podc...
Oct 25, 2023•48 min
Welcome to another episode of PaddyTalks Golf, your Irish Golf podcast covering all things and people across golf and the golf industry. This week’s guest hails from Rosapenna Golf Links, is on the Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarship at Maynooth University and in my opinion is primed to dominate Irish Amateur Golf in 2024 and beyond. Ryan Griffin, subtitles needed but not provided, is this week’s guest. Thanks for pressing play! Visit www.paddytalksgolf.com for the full back catalogue of episodes....
Oct 16, 2023•49 min
Your top ranking Golf Podcast is now officially on video! It's been a long time coming and promising folks that the PaddyTalks Golf podcast is also on Youtube. This week is a man who had to recently update the social bio’s with a new major championship to list. Colm Campbell is this weeks guest and episode 157! Colm chats about grinding out match play wins when behind early doors, holing vital putts and nailing tee shots in bad weather under serious pressure. Colm shares his experience of being ...
Sep 19, 2023•32 min
Your top ranking Golf Podcast is now officially on video! It's been a long time coming and promising folks that the PaddyTalks Golf podcast is coming to Youtube, and here it is for your visual and listening pleasure. I'd love your feedback on the video podcast, what is good and what could be better! This week is a stalwart of golf, golf in Ireland, tour golf and golf coaching. Mark Murphy is this weeks guest and episode 156! Mark speaks about growing up in football mad Waterville, discovering go...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Your top ranking Irish Golf Podcast is back this week with a super conversation with the Director of the Paddy Harrington Golf Scholarship at Maynooth University - Barry Fennelly. Whether you are seeking to play a high level of golf at college, embark on a golf scholarship or are looking for a career in golf and wonder what college courses are top of mind for that, I think there is still time before your CAO form needs to be filled out so get in touch with Barry if you have any questions to be a...
Aug 15, 2023•51 min
Your top ranking Irish Golf podcast is back with another episode this week with PGA Professional Cian McNamara who is celebrating 10 years at Monkstown Golf Club this year. A previous winner of the South of Ireland Championship in his amateur days, a golf scholarship stateside and onto developing one of Munster and Ireland's leading golf club memberships, Cian walks us through the hows, why's and why nots. For more visit www.paddytalksgolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is powered by ForeGolf C...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Your top ranking Irish Golf podcast is back with another episode this week with Cian Branagan of ForeFront Sports back on the show to tell us all about how good the Irish Legends Open was at Seapoint, all the great things that are being put together to run what is promised to be the most successful Womens Irish Open of all time and also when do venues, sponsors, public bodies, corporates or governments out there need to get in touch with ForeFront Sports to help run and promote their event or to...
Aug 02, 2023•33 min
Your top ranked Irish Golf Podcast is showcasing the who's who of Irish Golf both past and present given it's South of Ireland Championship week at Lahinch Golf Club. Having been recently announced as the host venue for the 2026 Walker Cup, there are a share of 2023 Walker Cup hopefuls walking the fairways this week. The superb Garry Murphy aka Irish Amateur Info joins me this week to cover off the who's who of golf that could feature this week in what can be described as a very changeable Lahin...
Jul 25, 2023•31 min
In this week’s Quick 9 Series episode, we’re returning to episode 22 with Edel Randles, launched the #LetsInclusivizeGolf project and the “Ernie Els #GameON Autism”- programme in Ireland. Keith Duffy Foundation Golf Day information: https://twitter.com/officialkeith/status/1678013450834853888?s=61&t=eNVOdq4vwHsZtUPoTsVuvQ Learn more about the Els for Autism Program Here: UNESCO Website: http://unescoittralee.com/projects/gameon-autism-golf-program/ Els for Autism Foundation: https://www.elsf...
Jul 17, 2023•13 min
Welcome to Ireland’s top ranking golf podcast! PaddyTalks Golf episode 151 is here and it’s a superb chat with Sam Murphy who narrowly missed out on winning the East of Ireland Championship being pipped in a playoff by Alex Maguire however our guy Sam bounced back the following week to win the Connaught Stroke at his home course at Portumna by an incredible 10 shots! Press play to hear of Sam’s earliest memory of golf, life in GCU and his golfing goals. For more visit www.paddytalksgolf.com The ...
Jul 14, 2023•46 min
Charlene Reid filled in at the pro shop of Gary McNeill (Head PGA Professional at Royal Portush) for two weeks. That was 10 years ago! It’s easy to see from Charlene’s effervescent personality why too! I hope you enjoy this episode and see why I have yet another reason as to why Royal Portush is in my view #1 golf course in the country! Share the show with your family and friends. For more visit www.paddytalksgolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is powered by ForeGolf Custom, for your tour level...
May 26, 2023•38 min
Mark Moriarty needs no introduction. TV Chef, was on Forbes 30 under 30, part of Michelin Star restaurant teams and an absolute golf nut. As many lines of work will show there are amazing cross-overs between many professional roles and the game of golf. Please like and share the show if that’s your thing. For more, check out www.paddytalksgolf.com PaddyTalks Golf is Powered By ForeGolf Custom, for your tour level custom fitting experience visit www.ForeGolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast....
May 09, 2023•53 min
Irelands top Golf Podcast is back for another episode! Clubhead speed is the single best predictor of a Golfers’ score. The Stack System is a swing-speed trainer which pilots the golfer through a series of swing speed tests and maps out a training plan based on those tests. The Stack System allows this week’s guest, co-founder Sasho MacKenzie, to share his research findings and training wisdom with you, using the same tools, techniques and nuances that he uses to speed train Tour players he has ...
May 01, 2023•56 min
This one was fun. Great craic actually. I got to spend time with Carol Brill, blind and disability golf champion and founder of Usher Syndrome Ireland, and also experience what it is like golfing in her world at Stackstown Golf club. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your family and friends. For more, visit www.paddytalksgolf.com To contact Carol or Usher Syndrome Ireland here are some links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolbrill Website: https://usherireland.org/ The PaddyTalk...
Apr 25, 2023•40 min
Ireland’s top Golf Podcast is back with another episode. We sat down with Max Kennedy a couple weeks ago after he recorded 4 straight top 10’s for the Louisville Cardinal Golf Team. Then this week, he goes and get’s a big win for himself and for the Louisville Cardinal Golf team at the Aggie Invitational! For more visit www.paddytalksgolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. Book your tour level custom fitting experience today at www.ForeGolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast....
Apr 18, 2023•46 min
This week’s podcast is an update of my #BeyondScratch endeavour, a walk through What’s in my Bag and why I’m in Rosapenna recording this podcast for you! For more visit www.paddytalksgolf.com The video I mention in the podcast is here: https://youtu.be/8HIAFEJZGWw Please share the show with your family and friends. The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom, book your tour level custom fitting experience here: https://www.foregolf.ie/booking/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Apr 14, 2023•31 min
The Ruddy name is synonymous with golf in Ireland. One Ruddy family denotes the epitome of golf course design, whilst another is best in class coaching and golf hospitality. We are chatting with the latter today with Mark Ruddy, brother to David (Episode: 99), and now General Manager at Kilkenny Golf Club. Mark is well travelled in the golf management scene, a senior member of the IGCMA (Irish Golf Club Managers Association), a PGA professional and still holds his membership in his boyhood a hur...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Sara Byrne is like a cougar in the high grass. Fully prepared, stealthily going about her business and this year is the year I believe she will rip the golfing scene apart! It was great to grab some time with Sara during her time at home this past Christmas and learn her approach to the game, life in Miami vs Cork and her goals for this coming year. For more tune into www.paddytalksgolf.com Follow Sara here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarabyrne01 Twitter: www.twitter.com/sarabyrne01 The PaddyT...
Feb 20, 2023•41 min
We are all looking forward to a bumper year of golf, of practicing hard, of taking all the statistics known to man and really “driving” our game forward. Well, maybe listen to this conversation with Donal Scott first! A hive of knowledge, of high performance, of mental strength, of how to really bring your game to the next level. For more tune into www.paddytalksgolf.com Follow Donal Scott here: Instagram: Twitter: The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. Book your tour level c...
Feb 15, 2023•33 min
Hugh Marr demands high standards. High standards of the coaching community. More knowledge sharing and contributing better client experience and growing the game. As PGA Professionals are the grass roots to the game and are essentially the games only physical touch point to new players. We dig into how Hugh got into coaching, his approach and opinions to his own coaching and how it should be done more widespread also. To tune into other episodes and more visit www.PaddyTalksGolf.com The PaddyTal...
Feb 01, 2023•57 min
Always a good time to chat golf, progress, mobility, Lahinch, stats, apps and more with Peter O’Keeffe. Enjoy it! If you do, please share it with a friend. For more visit www.PaddyTalksGolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. Book your tour level custom fitting experience here: www.ForeGolf.ie/booking GolfStrong App Links: Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peterokeeffegolf.peterokeeffegolf&gl=IE Apple App Store - https://apps.apple.com...
Jan 23, 2023•47 min
Liam Nolan is a gent. Incredible modest, humble and down right intelligent. Focusing on Academics rather than take up a golf scholarship tells a lot about the man. His incredible consistency in the Irish amateur scene over the past 24 months has seen him make the Irish Mens International Team and more recently the Walker Cup provisional panel. We got some time in after his recent WIN over in Ecuador! For more visit www.PaddyTalksGolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom....
Jan 20, 2023•45 min
Liam Grehan is unassuming, modest, humble and definitely flies under the radar. An incredibly high work rate matches with his passion for golf and music means we have plenty to talk about. Fitting a 40 hour work week with practice time and actually playing is what I really wanted to get to grips with speaking with Liam and he has a couple of lessons and recommendations for us! I hope you enjoy the first show of 2023! For the full library of episodes and more visit www.paddytalksgolf.com The Padd...
Jan 02, 2023•47 min
One of my favourite people in golf is on today’s and this year’s final episode of Wrapped 2022. Amy Condon, PGA Instructor at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and all round great person. We get into dealing with living away from home, taking the plunge and going all in on life changing decisions, dealing with adversity and self assessment and of course some great initiatives Amy is involved with such as Chicks with Sticks! For more check out www.PaddyTalksGolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered by Fo...
Dec 31, 2022•24 min
David Carey is if anything, his own man. His own approach, swing, game plan, two drivers, speed chaser and now gym goer! A super chat as ever with Mr. 57 and a guy to keep an eye on in 2023 for sure. For more episodes check out www.paddytalksgolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. For your tour level custom fitting experience visit www.ForeGolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 30, 2022•30 min
In what has been a roller coaster year, Beth Coulter literally pulled over whilst en route Christmas shopping for this catch up! Whilst we got the full in’s and out’s of winning both Womens and Girl’s Close Championships in our episode not so long ago (Ep 122), in this Wrapped 2022 special we hear about how Beth has dealt with and embraced the move to Arizona State and her goals for 2023! Tune in and learn more at www.paddytalksgolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. ...
Dec 29, 2022•22 min
Lauren Walsh is busier than your average college going woman. Elite collegiate golfer at Wake Forest, sophomore college student, travel statewide playing tournaments, US x Ireland x European Travel representing the Senior Irish Women’s Golf Team. We all need time management lessons from Lauren! We managed to siphon some time together to catch up on her year, her goals and what’s her plan for 2023! Tune in and learn more at www.paddytalksgolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf...
Dec 28, 2022•22 min
Brendan Lawlor entered 2022 as the World #1 EDGA Golfer in the World. The ultra-talented has been the talisman for the tour and now has an axe to grind to get back to #1. We grabbed some time to chat about his year which has been busy on and off the golf course. To tune in and for more check out www.PaddyTalksGolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered by ForeGolf Custom. To book your tour level custom fitting experience visit www.ForeGolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Dec 27, 2022•20 min
This Quick 9 episode into the back catalogue is a revisit to our conversation with Ireland’s own Ken Kearney in episode 64 and his approach to golf course design. For the full episode and more visit www.paddytalksgolf.com The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered By ForeGolf Custom. For your tour level five start custom fitting experience visit www.ForeGolf.ie/booking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2022•14 min
After a golfing holiday to Myrtle Beach, Padraig McGrath visited a number of golf superstores and thought he’d love to open one of his own back home in Ennis. On his journey home after this trip, he turned his business idea into a business plan and eventually into a reality when he opened P&M Golf Superstore the following year on the 14th of March 2004. We chat about that decision, his journey since then, family life, the trials and tribulations of running an independent golf superstore and ...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 12 min
