A Touch Of Class

Send a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Claremorris Golf Club from Mayo who were victorious in the 2025 Pierce Purcell competition. On the call are Derek Reilly, Captain and 3 of the players, Tom Fanning Jnr, Rossa Higgins and Martin Murphy. Listen in as the lads bring us along their journey starting off with a tough opening match against long time rivals Castlebar and 4 other tough matches before winning the Connacht pennant in Athlone. Having played the Connacht final in Athlone they got their bit of luck as the All Ireland finals were also on in Athlone so maybe a bit more prep was done than other teams. But you still have to win 3 more matches to be crowned All Ireland Champions which they did with great victories over Jameson Links in the quarters, then Tramore in the semis and eventually overcoming a strong Cushendall team in the final. There are highs and lows and a Touch of Class from a Tramore Member along the way. Congratulations to this great bunch of lads. Worth a listen. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Send a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will does something new. On the call he has PGA Professional Gavin Young and Elite Amateur Niall Fitzgerald. What is interesting about this is that they are teacher and student. Gavin is one of the teaching pros out of Ballyneety in Limerick which will host the Junior Ryder Cup in 2027. Before turning pro Gavin was a plus handicap golfer and started his trade in Adare Manor and had the pleasure of sharing a range session with Rory McIlroy. He has since moved on the Ballyneety and offers lessons out of the driving range in the club. Niall is an Ex Elite rugby player having worn the Munster Jersey underage up to under 20s and had a regimented strength and conditioning routine until he discovered through an injury that he would have to give up a sport that he loves. Turning to golf a little later than some he has now brought that determination from Rugby to golf and with the help of Gavin has goals of being one of the best in the country. Tune is to a great chat with two gentlemen and hear about how they work together but also how they are great friends. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Send a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Monkstown Golf Club from Cork who are 2025 Men's Junior Cup Champions. On the call are Manager Anthony O'Sullivan and players Philip Dorney, Jake Morrisson and Robbie Kennedy. These guys have experienced heartbreak at the All Ireland stages having lost at the quarter final stage in 2023 and then in the semi final in 2024 so to finally get it across the line in 2025 gives them great satisfaction. The lads talk through each of the 5 matches that got them their 3rd Munster Pennant in a row beating local rivals Douglas in the final. Onward to Tandragee in Armagh for the All Ireland Finals where 3 tough matches against Rockmount in the quarter final, Galway Bay in the semi final and Galgorm Castle in the final got them the coveted green pennant. From bad luck in previous years to good luck in 2025, tune in to listen to 4 great guys talking through the highs and lows of inter club golf and what it takes to finally get one across the line. Well worth a listen.Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Roscommon man Thomas Higgins who is currently in Clemson University over in South Carolina. The lads chat about Thomas's love of the game and his success as a junior in winning the All Ireland Fred Daly with Roscommon with his great childhood friends who he also has shared success at Senior Cup and Barton Shield having won the Connaught Pennants in 2025. The lads then chat through college life, culture and how difficult it is to win on the College scene although Thomas has had great success with his college team.  Onward to Irish championships and a few good results to then the highs of representing Ireland in the Home Internationals in 2024 followed by the lows of losing in the semi Final of the European Team championships in Killarney in 2025 with his match being the deciding match... What does the future hold for Thomas?? Walker Cup in Lahinch?? Tune in to find out. This is a great chat with a sound guy. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Send us a textWelcome back to anther Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Shannon Burke who hails from Ballinrobe in County Mayo. Shannon is an elite Irish Amateur and in 2025 alone won 4 times including Leinster, Munster and Connacht championships and completed her season by winning the Leinster Mid Am in Rosslare. To note that the Connacht championship alluded her for a number of years so that was one that gave her a lot of satisfaction. Sticking with 2025 Shannon also won a Senior Cup all Ireland medal with her new home Douglas golf club who not only won the double this year but the women in Douglas won back to back 2024 and 2025. Let us not forget that Shannon and her Irish teammates won Bronze at the European Mid Am Team Championships in Spain. Was this the dream season for Shannon? Tune in to find out... We also discussed the upcoming 2026 season which sees some interesting changes to the women's events. What one in particular is Shannon eyeing up to win??? Really enjoyed this chat with one of the best in the country and also a really sound and interesting person. Worth a listen. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Jonathan Keane from Lahinch golf Club who fulfilled his childhood dream and  won the South of Ireland Championship in 2025. The lads talk through early days for Jonathan and then chat about a terrible injury that made Jonathan question if he would ever play golf again!! Thankfully he recovered and has not only won the South but also got the chance to represent Ireland at the 2025 Home Internationals. This is a great chat with a gentleman. Well worth a listen Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Send us a textHello and welcome to 2026. I start my journey this year by chatting with Shannon Golf Club who are Jimmy Bruen All Ireland Champions 2025. With me on the chat are Manager Colm Hanley and players Derek Sweeney, David Jones and Keith Buckley. This was so enjoyable with 4 sound gentlemen. From getting to know each one of them to hearing about how the management prepare for the season. Onward to Munster West and the 5 matches that got them their Blue Pennant. They then talk through their All Ireland Journey to Mannan Castle up north and tough victories over Gowran Park, Lucan and finally Clonakilty in the All Ireland Final to finally get their Green pennant and end a long long wait to be crowned champions. A wonderful listen.Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

Send us a textWelcome back to part 2 of Will's chat with 2025 Bridgestone order of merit champion Stuart Grehan, the lads cover an amazing 2025 for Stuart that included 3 wins and culminated with an amazing experience playing in the Walker Cup in the amazing Cypress Point Golf Club. This is a great chat with one of Ireland's greatest amateur players and a true gent who drops lots of priceless nuggets for aspiring golfers.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Stuart Grehan who won the Bridgestone Order of Merit in 2025. Hailing from Tullamore originally, Stuart won the East of Ireland and South of Ireland in 2015 and won the Mullingar Scratch Cup in 2017 before turning pro and playing on the EuroPro, Clutch and Challenge tour where he won a couple of times. In Part 1 the lads chat through early golf life, family, senior cup, missing out on Walker Cup in 2017 and then on to Stuarts difficult decision to rescind his professional license and return to the Irish amateur scene. Keep an eye out for part 2 when the lads chat about the 2025 season which was like a dream for Stuart by winning the Irish Am, Irish Close and playing in the Walker Cup team in Cypress Point. This is a great chat where Stuart really opened up about the highs and lows of Golf. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a text In this end of year review, Tom and Barry wrap up a massive finish to the season across every level of the game. Tom breaks down his run at DP World Tour Q-School, the highs, the takeaways and what the experience means heading into next year. They discuss Barry's strong showing at the European Club and how it sets the tone for his off-season and year ahead. The lads revisit their favourite interviews of the year before diving into the end of season results on both the PGA and DP World Tour, highlighting the big movers, the surprises, and what it all means going into 2026.To everyone who listened this year, thank you very much for your support and have a wonderful Christmas!Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will is joined by Warrenpoint Barton Shield team who won the All Ireland this year in Douglas Golf Club. On the chat are Colm Campbell, Rian Carvill, Stephen Coulter, Vincent Toner and the team Captain Peter Kenny. The guys chat through their season giving a flavour of the prep involved and then the journey through Ulster South culminating in a tasty final with long time rivals Tandragee Golf Club. Onward to Douglas and we hear about the matches against Muskerry, a roller coaster against Co. Louth and then the exciting final against the Grange. These guys play hard and celebrate just as hard but they are already excited about 2026 and possibly retaining the trophy. This is a great chat with 5 gentlemen. Worth a listen. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Aine Donegan who recently turned pro. Hailing from Co Clare, Aine is a true Irish Amateur great with victories in the Curtis Cup in 2024, Vagliano Trophy in 2025 and has won senior cup with Lahinch in 2019. She also has a decorated career in both the Irish Amateur scene and the US College Circuit where she represented LSU. She would be well known for making waves in the US Open in 2023 in Pebble beach where she qualified for the event before becoming a sensation at the event with some serious play and becoming a great ambassador for Ireland. She also qualified for the US Open in 2024 in Hamilton and has mixed with some of the worlds greats along the way. This is a super chat with a really lovely person and we wish her every success along the way to maybe winning a major in the not too distant future. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will welcomes back Clodagh Coughlan, Aoife NiThuama and Karen O'Neill from Douglas Golf Club. They recently retained the Ladies Senior Cup All Ireland Title in 2025. This is an amazing thing to do as we all know that winning is so hard. They came through very difficult weather conditions along the way having to win in the rain in Macroom to retain Munster South and then onward to Douglas Golf Club where they beat some strong opposition in Knock, Co Sligo and finally Lahinch in the Final with seriously strong winds. Having the finals in Douglas was a big deal and something not lost on the ladies. Being able to win in front of home support is something that they will never forget. Neither will I. This is a lovely chat with 3 really super people and serious golfers. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textIn our latest episode, Barry and Will are joined by Irish elite amateur Jordan Boles while Tom is in Spain playing the 2nd stage of DP World Tour qualifying. Will talks about visiting stunning Portmarnock Golf Club for the Carey Cup, Barry gives a brief re-cap of the PGA and DP World tours and then the main event. Will has put together a quiz that Mastermind would be proud of for Jordan from all 11 Irish events he has played this year while Jordan gives us some insight into how his year has gone. Please share the podcast and drop us a five star review.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with John Doyle from Mitchelstown in Cork. A member in Fota Island, John grew up playing for Mitchelstown and then Fota Island. Having won the Irish Boys in 2023 and 2025, John has already at the young age of 18 won the Boys Home Internationals with Ireland and also represented Ireland in the European Championships in Killarney this year as well as representing Ireland in the World Amateur Teams in Singapore. When you add in playing in the Junior Players in TPC Sawgrass, The Irish Open in the K-Club and the Junior Ryder Cup then 2025 has really been a dream year. The world is his oyster and when he finishes his Leaving Cert, John will be heading to college in the US having committed to LSU. I dont think there is anything stopping this guy from being one of the best in the world and we wish him every success along the way. A great chat with a talented gentleman. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Aideen Walsh who has finally been crowned Bridgestone Order of Merit for 2025 after coming so close in 2023 and 2024. Before jumping into the current season the guys chat about a couple of highlights for Aideen including her first win in Royal County Down, her first time representing Ireland in the Carey Cup in Carton House before chatting about her Ireland caps and which home international win means the most... Then they talk through the 5 counting competitions this year which ultimately gave Aideen the necessary points to win. Throw in a Silver medal in the European Mid Am and a bronze in the European Team Championships and you have a pretty great year. This is a great chat with a super person who loves what she does on the course but also loves being a teacher off the course. What does the future hold for Aideen? Tune in to find out. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with 4 gents from Douglas Golf Club who are 2025 All Ireland Men's Senior Cup Champions. This is a historic moment for the club as this is the first time that they have won the men's title. It was made all the more special on the day as the Women's Senior Cup team completed an amazing double by retaining the Senior Cup crown. On the chat are Peter O'Keeffe, Justin Dennehy, Kyle McCarron and Barry O'Connell. Sit back and soak up the stories, the tension and the atmosphere of what is a special chat with 4 special players. Personally having been in Douglas on the day I will never forget this moment so imagine how they are feeling... Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a text In this episode, we break down the positives and negatives of this year's Ryder Cup, Tom's qualification into Stage 2 of DP World Tour Q-School, and chat with special guest Nick O'Loughlin about his time on the hit TV show 'The Traitors' as well as his growing influence in the golf content world. Expect insight, stories, and plenty of opinions along the way!Be sure to check out Nick's socials: @loughlane_ and @_nickoloughlin.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textIn our latest episode, Barry catches up with one of Ireland's elite amateur golfers, Colm Campbell. Starting his career in Warrenpoint Golf Club, his amazing career has included 2 Irish Amateur victories, east of Ireland victory, south of Ireland victory and multiple time Home internationals winner with Ireland. Collie also talks about the freak hand injury that nearly ended his career early and the perspective he now has in his life with the Lovely Ciara and his 2 daughters at home. This is a great chat with one of Ireland's good guys and a mainstay on the elite amateur circuit for over a decade.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a text It's the Eve of the Ryder Cup, and the 3 lads are diving deep into everything you need to know ahead of the action in New York. They break down the course setup, potential pairings, and the fiery atmosphere the crowd are sure to bring to Bethpage Black. The lads also tackle the hot topic of players getting paid (or not paid) to play in the Ryder Cup, before giving their own predictions on how this year's showdown will unfold. GO EUROPE! Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Elm Park Golf Club Women's Senior Foursomes team who are the 2025 All Ireland Champions. Chatting with Will are Clodagh O'Donnell who is the team manager and Siobhan O'Shea and Rachael McDonnell who are both players on the team. Listen is as the ladies bring us along their journey through the Leinster South finals in Hermitage Golf Club and onward to Douglas Golf Club for the finals at the end of August where Siobhan brings us through her exciting final match with her partner Sarah O'Brien. I think this win is particularly special for the club as they are 100 years old this year. Another great listen.  Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Gavin Tiernan who is an Elite Irish Amateur golfer and most recently represented GB&I in the Walker Cup in Cypress Point. Currently studying in East Tennessee University in the US this is a lovely chat which brings us from Gavin being a young 28 handicap all the way through to leading the East of Ireland Championship in 2025 in his home club of County Louth, to being selected to represent Ireland in the Home Internationals and also the European Championships which were held in Killarney. Add in being selected to represent GB&I in the St Andrews Trophy and this great guy has had a 2025 to remember. What does the future hold? Professional? Walker Cup 2026 in Lahinch? Tune in to find out... We definitely wish this gentleman the very best in whatever he decides to do in the future. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textThe lads are back together for another episode. We catch up with Tom and what has happened with his game since we last saw him. A couple of events and also prep for DP Q-School coming up this week. Barry is trying to stay positive with his game although results and comps are not giving him any satisfaction. Will has gotten to a new low handicap for the year so at least he is a bit excited about what the golfing game is giving him. Then we talk all things Tour related with Barry including Rory's special win in the K Club. Tom throws in some Ryder Cup chat and then Will finishes off with everything Amateur golf for the last few weeks including his travels to the Close in Westport, Mid Am in Rosslare and the All Ireland Senior finals in Douglas. Tune in for another great chat. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textIn our latest class chat, Will is joined by the one and only Caolan Rafferty, as well as winning 3 of the 4 Irish Amateur Golf majors, representing Ireland in home internationals and European Championships, the Dundalk man represented GB & I in the walker cup and will hopefully earn his call up again very soon. The 2 lads chat all about growing up in Greenore Golf Club before moving to Dundalk, stepping away from the game to re-group and returning stronger and helping Golfers of all abilities to improve their game by fitting them with the correct gear in his role with Ping. This is a great chat with one of Ireland's best amateur golfers and his honest approach to answering any questions thrown at him makes this an excellent listen.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another exciting Class Chat. In this chat Will catches up with Malahide Golf Club who are 2024 All Ireland Mixed Foresomes Champions. On the episode are Orla McMahon and Jim McMahon who were managers of the team in 2023 and 2024 and are also brother and sister. Also we have Darragh Smith who was manager in 2015 and player in 2023 and 2024. Malahide have come close on a couple of occasions to winning all Irelands in the mixed including 2015 and more recently 2023. The guys know what heartbreak feels like and talk us through the downside before chatting through the successful year that they had in 2024 which culminated in victory over Achill Golf Club in Oughterard in Galway. Join in and hear all about the downs and then the ups with some very tense playoffs along the way. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with David Howard who won the East of Ireland Championship in 2025. Coming from Cork and playing his golf in Fota Island, David grew up playing pitch and putt and won an all Ireland medal under 16. He then moved across to the big course and has continued his success there. He notably beat his father in the final of the 2019 Muskerry Junior Scratch Cup which is one of his best family memories. David has seen steady progress in his championship results over 2024 and into 2025 which culminated in him winning the East of Ireland and also representing Ireland for the first time in the Home Internationals in August of this year. David is an ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and he talks through how he has dealt with this for his whole life and how his outlook on life has changed due to ground breaking medicine. A great guy with a really great attitude. The future is his for the taking now! Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send us a textWelcome back to another episode with Barry and Will. In this episode we hear about Barrys struggles with his game. Will is living the dream playing and travelling the country going to every event possible. Is Lahinch heaven on earth? Will thinks so. Barry talks through all the Tour Talk. Particularly poor Tommy Fleetwood. Will he ever win on the PGA? The lads chat through all the action that has happened and then look a little bit to the future with the Ryder Cup. Rosey locked in which is great. Will then talks through the South of Ireland, his trip and the courses that he played. Then onward to the Womens Close in Ardee, the Girls and Boys home internationals in Cork and of course The Irish Challenge in Kileen Castle. Throw in a bit of Wills Junior Cup caddying with his friend Maurice and then Enniscorthys victory in the Barton Shield in Mount Juliet and that is just about enough for this month. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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. A great listen with a gentleman.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 Luke Donald... The lads then give their verdict on the best major of 2025. It will be interesting to see if you agree or disagree... Finally Will talks about the South of Ireland and his great trip down South. They cannot pick a winner as there are so many talented players heading to Lahinch. This is a good bit of a laugh so join in. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 @atocpod

Send 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 other than Padraig Harrington, Rickie Fowler and Cam Smith to name a few. A great guy who I have no doubt will succeed in the future.  Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 Cup team in 2024 and she has just been part of the winning team in the Vagliano Trophy in 2025. Beth is also competing in the Womens Irish Open in Carton House this week so we wish her every success in that. This is a super chat with a very talented golfer who hopes to turn pro after college in the US. Jump in and listen to a great chat with a great person. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 headed next. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 through the exciting matches including lightning delays and a very important playoff in the semi final. Another great listen. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 potential outside bets! Be sure to give it a listen!Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 which are massive achievements. The guys then chat about the future for Luke. Will he turn pro and what does he need to do to get to that level. A great listen with a great guy.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 Woodbrook Scratch Cup and importantly represented Ireland in the Octagonal comp in Feb of this year. Zoe has also managed to fulfill a childhood dream of getting to go to college in the US and she tells us about that. The sky is the limit for Zoe the only question left is will she represent Ireland or England in the Olympics should the situation arise? Tune in to find out. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 putt was done. What an exciting year for Brian and 2025 is full of opportunity as he is now part of the High Performance team with Ireland. Well worth a listen. What a great guy!Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 PGA tour, DP tour and the LPGA. Then the discussion goes to this weeks PGA in Quail Hollow. Can Rory be beaten at the Rory McIlroy Country Club??? Will closes off with his update about the West of Ireland, the Irish Am and the upcoming East of Ireland. A great chat so tune in!!! Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 @atocpod

Send 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. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 @atocpod

Send 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 @atocpod

Send 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 @atocpod

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 @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 matches along the way and explain what it now feels like to be All Ireland Champion and the emotions of just spending time with the very special and historic trophy. A really lovely conversation with 3 really sound gentlemen.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 Ireland Jack is now planning his schedule for 2025 including up to 8 starts on the HotelPlanner tour (Challenge tour). Is there a major in his future? We certainly hope so and look forward to following Jacks career. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 allowed to wear whatever we want while playing golf.Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod

Send 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 he tries to crack professional golf on the other side of the pond. Jump into this chat as Will brings Paul through the ages and have a bit of a laugh along the way. Follow us on instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @atocpod