Scratch Social Golf Podcast

Happy New Year and welcome to Scratch Social for 2026.We kick off the new golf year by looking at what’s new, what’s evolving and what still matters most in the game.The episode opens with a catch-up on the holidays before diving deep into TGL, golf’s bold new team format. Paddy breaks down how the league actually works, why it’s watchable for European audiences, and why Boston Common might be the team to watch this season.We also share one of our favourite listener stories of the year — “The Real Portmarnock” mix-up — a reminder that even the best-laid golf plans can go hilariously wrong.The episode then launches a brand-new January series: Scratch Social’s 2026 Irish Bucket List Courses, starting with two must-play destinations that represent Irish golf at its best.To round things out, we highlight a golf course under €50, an underrated Irish links, and finish with Up & Down of the Week as 2026 gets underway.In this episode:🏌️ TGL explained🎄 Justin Rose, Scotty Cameron & golf nostalgia😂 The “Real Portmarnock” story🇮🇪 2026 Irish Bucket List Courses (Part 1)💶 Golf course under €50🔎 Underrated Irish golf course📈 Up & Down of the WeekStay Connected🌐 Website: scratchsocialhq.com📸 Instagram & TikTok: @scratchsocialhq▶️ YouTube: @scratchsocialhq📩 Contact: [email protected]

Welcome back to Scratch Social and welcome to our final episode of the year. In this special year-in-review episode, hosts Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch look back on the moments, stories, shots and conversations that defined golf in 2025 both on tour and closer to home.No rankings for the sake of it. No forced hot takes. Just honest reflection, great golf stories, and a look at where the game is heading next.In this episode:🏆 Scratch Social Moments of the Year🎙️ Listener Moments⛳ Shot of the Year📈 Breakthrough Player of the Year🏌️ Most Underrated Things in Golf (2025)🔮 One Thing We Want Golf to Do Better in 2026Whether you’ve listened from episode one, sent us a message, or just dipped in we genuinely appreciate it.We’ll be back in the new year with more episodes, more voices, and more golf conversations worth having.Stay Connected🌐 Website: scratchsocialhq.com📸 Instagram & TikTok: @scratchsocialhq▶️ YouTube: @scratchsocialhq📩 Contact: [email protected]

Welcome back to Scratch Social and welcome to our final episode of the year. In this special year-in-review episode, hosts Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch look back on the moments, stories, shots and conversations that defined golf in 2025 both on tour and closer to home.No rankings for the sake of it. No forced hot takes. Just honest reflection, great golf stories, and a look at where the game is heading next.In this episode:🏆 Scratch Social Moments of the Year🎙️ Listener Moments⛳ Shot of the Year📈 Breakthrough Player of the Year🏌️ Most Underrated Things in Golf (2025)🔮 One Thing We Want Golf to Do Better in 2026Whether you’ve listened from episode one, sent us a message, or just dipped in we genuinely appreciate it.We’ll be back in the new year with more episodes, more voices, and more golf conversations worth having.Stay Connected🌐 Website: scratchsocialhq.com📸 Instagram & TikTok: @scratchsocialhq▶️ YouTube: @scratchsocialhq📩 Contact: [email protected]

Welcome back to Scratch Social, your weekly dive into Irish golf, global golf stories, community questions, and the moments that make the game more than just a scorecard. Hosted by Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch, each episode blends insight, humour, and real-world golf experiences, from tour-level headlines to everyday rounds.In this episode:We break down the biggest stories in golf this week, starting with Mito Pereira’s decision to retire from professional golf at just 30.We also celebrate a major milestone for Irish women’s golf, as Áine Donegan secures her Ladies European Tour card for 2026 after a standout performance at LET Q-School in Morocco. The news round wraps up with a recap of the PNC Championship in Orlando, a family-focused event that delivered standout momentsThe Scratch Social community takes centre stage as we respond to our first-ever listener email, answering beginner golf questions around:How to get an official Golf Ireland handicap (club membership vs iGolf)Whether the handicap system really operates on an “honour system”What to expect when booking tee times as a single golferPractical gym and mobility advice to help your golf gameWe also share our weekly course picks:Underrated Course of the WeekQuality Golf Under €50We finish with the Up & Down of the Week, featuring heartwarming family golf moments, festive chaos, and the small wins and losses every golfer can relate to.Whether you’re new to the game, following Irish golf closely, or just here for the stories, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and community.Stay Connected:🌐 scratchsocialhq.com📸 Instagram & TikTok: @scratchsocialhq▶️ YouTube: @scratchsocialhq

Welcome back to Scratch Social your weekly dive into Irish golf, must-play courses, golf travel, and the stories and characters that make the game what it is. Hosted by Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch, each episode blends sharp opinions, cultural moments, and real insight from across the Irish golf scene and beyond.This week, we bring you:News of the Week:We break down the IGWA Awards and the Grant Thornton Invitational, the continued strength of Irish golf with Aine Donegan topping LET Q-School qualifying, alongside Irish players chasing 2026 tour cards.Keep up to date with LET Q-School here: https://ladieseuropeantour.com/reports-page?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.ladieseuropeantour.com%2Ftic%2Ftmscores.cgi%3Ftourn%3DQB24~season%3D2025~params%3DP%2a1SRC01~&id=2025&code=QB24&title=Round%201%20Scores%20OnlyThe Social Round:Our weekly Golf Course Under €50 and One Course Everyone Should Play at least once in their lives and why the golf experience goes far beyond the scorecard.Interview: Lauren Walsh (LPGA Tour 2026):We’re joined by Lauren Walsh, fresh off earning her LPGA Tour card. Lauren chats about the mental grind of Q-School, representing Ireland on the world stage, life on tour, and what’s next as Irish women’s golf continues its upward momentum plus a few fun rapid-fire segments.Up & Down of the Week:From heartwarming moments to podcast bloopers and everyday golf-life mishaps.Whether you’re following Irish golf closely, planning your next golf trip, or just love the stories behind the sport, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and inspiration.Stay Connected🌐 Website: scratchsocialhq.com📸 Instagram: @scratchsocialhq🎵 TikTok: @scratchsocialhq▶️ YouTube: @scratchsocialhq