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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Belfast’s Matt McClean - U.S. Mid-Amateur Champion, Masters and U.S. Open golfer, Walker Cup player, Irish Amateur Champion and one of the most consistent Irish amateurs of the past decade.

Matt reflects on his rise through Irish amateur golf, from years of close calls in national championships to his breakthrough win at the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Erin Hills, a victory that earned him invitations to the 2023 Masters and the 2023 U.S. Open. He talks about competing at Augusta National and Los Angeles Country Club, the scale of those weeks, and the belief that comes from testing yourself against the very best.

He also looks back on representing Great Britain & Ireland in the 2023 Walker Cup at St Andrews, playing on the Old Course in one of the most iconic editions of the match. And after so many near misses at home, Matt finally claimed the title he had chased for years - winning the 2024 Irish Amateur in Co Sligo.

Topics Covered:

• Early years in Belfast and rise through Irish amateur golf
• Years of close calls in Irish championships
• Winning the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur at Erin Hills
• Playing the 2023 Masters at Augusta National
• Competing in the 2023 U.S. Open at LACC
• Representing GB&I in the 2023 Walker Cup at St Andrews
• Winning the 2024 Irish Amateur in Co Sligo

If you love Irish golf stories, elite amateur insight, and the journey behind the achievements, this episode is one you’ll savour.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Mario Rosenstock - the creator of Gift Grub, one of Ireland’s most iconic comedic voices, and a man whose relationship with golf runs far deeper than most people realise.

Mario dives straight into the world of Gift Grub: how the characters are built, the spark behind the voices, and the moment golf found its way into the sketches. He talks about the craft behind the comedy, the pressure of keeping characters fresh, and the joy of finding new angles in a world that never stops moving.

The conversation shifts to Mario’s own golf - the rounds that shaped him, the stories that stuck, and the moments that still make him laugh. From playing with Paul O’Connell to the thrill of his hole‑in‑one, Mario brings the same timing and honesty to his golf stories that he brings to his performances.

And the impressions are flowing. Peter Alliss. Pádraig Harrington. Paul McGinley. Rory McIlroy. One after another, each one pitch‑perfect and delivered with the detail and instinct that have made Mario one of Ireland’s most recognisable performers.

The episode wraps with a look ahead to the U.S. Open - the storylines, the contenders, and why this year feels wide open.

Topics Covered:

• The evolution of Gift Grub and how characters are created
• When golf first entered the sketches
• Mario’s own golf journey and favourite stories
• Playing with Paul O’Connell
• The story behind his hole‑in‑one
• Live impressions: Alliss, Harrington, McGinley, McIlroy and more
• A preview of the 2026 U.S. Open

If you love great characters, great stories, and the kind of laughter that sneaks up on you, this episode is one you’ll savour.

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In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Esker Hills’ own Ella Cantwell - the 2026 Inaugural Women’s West of Ireland Champion, Irish international, and one of the most exciting young golfers rising through the ranks.

Ella reflects on her journey through junior golf, from growing up in Offaly and developing her game at Esker Hills Golf Club - the same club that produced West of Ireland and Open Champion Shane Lowry - to becoming one of the standout performers on the Irish amateur circuit. She talks through her breakthrough win at Castle Dargan in 2026, the mindset that carried her through the final day, and the work behind her rapid rise.

Ella also chats about balancing school with elite competition, the influence of her coaches and family, and the goals she’s chasing as she continues her climb through Irish and international amateur golf.

Topics Covered:

• Growing up in Offaly and developing at Esker Hills
• Early junior success and winning Leinster Senior Foursomes with Tullamore
• Winning the 2026 Women’s West of Ireland Championship at Castle Dargan
• Key moments and mindset from her victory
• Coaching influences and technical development
• Balancing school, travel, and elite competition
• Goals for the season and long‑term ambitions

If you love stories of rising talent, elite junior golf, and the mindset behind breakthrough performances, this episode is one you’ll savour.

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