Scratch Social Golf Podcast

Paddy went to The Open at Birkdale and Eimear is off to Scotland for the Women's Scottish Open!Welcome to Episode 35 of Scratch Social...we took a week off and we missed you all!Chapters00:00 Golf Tournament Experiences02:58 Observations of Professional Golfers07:57 Golf Course Challenges22:53 Predicting Golf Tournament Outcomes29:55 Learning from Ryan Fox's Quick Play31:45 The Bryson Drama36:27 Upcoming Golf Events and Tournaments52:39 Paddy's Time Off and Golf Plans58:29 Eimear's Excitement for Women's Golf Tournaments

Paddy and Eimear are back and it's one of the best weeks in the golf calendar, Genesis Scottish Open and Amundi Evian Championship, back to back, with The Open Championship looming.This week: Max Homa's mad late route into The Open Championship Brad Dalke's top-10 finish at the BMW International OpenA Genesis Scottish Open sponsor invite debateSergio Garcia's rumoured DP World Tour return Then it's into full preview mode, the Renaissance Club's new routing for Genesis Scottish Open week, favourites and sleeper picks, before switching to the women's game for the Evian Championship and why this course rewards precision over power.Plus: The great 3-to-5-foot putt debate, the biggest lie golfers tell themselves, listener responses to Paddy's "5 rounds, no helicopter" , and a first look at a new segment, the €500 four/five-course Irish golf trip challenge.Get in touch: @scratchsocialhq · [email protected]: golf podcast Ireland, Irish golf podcast, Genesis Scottish Open, Renaissance Club, links golf, Amundi Evian Championship, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour news, The Open Championship 2026, Max Homa, Brad Dalke, Good Good Golf, Sergio Garcia, LIV Golf, Leona Maguire, Lauren Walsh, Nelly Korda, golf betting picks

Welcome to Episode 33 of Scratch Social. Eimear is flying solo today without Paddy and there's a lot to cover in the world of golf.Scottie and Viktor go to a playoffThe mental side golfEimear learned some hard lessons over the weekendRosapenna Summer SolsticeThe Open at Royal BirkdaleListener questionsIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow us and send us any ideas or golf thoughts on [email protected]

In this packed Episode 32 of Scratch Social, hosts Paddy and Eimear are melting in the summer heat but firing on all cylinders with an absolute monster week of golf news.First up, Eimear recaps her legendary experience playing (and winning!) the exclusive Rosapenna Summer Solstice, conquering 54 holes in a single day across St. Patrick’s Links, Old Tom Morris, and Sandy Hills under pristine Donegal skies. She breaks down her personal best round, why a 3-ball beats a 4-ball for pacing and settles the debate on the absolute best post-round pint of Guinness in Ireland.Then, Paddy drops a bombshell with the massive PGA Tour Restructure announcement slated for 2028. We break down what a two-tier tour looks like, how the Championship and Challenger series will introduce promotion and relegation, and why changing the FedEx Cup finale to match play is exactly what golf fans have been begging for.Finally, the duo unpacks the US Open aftermath. They dissect Wyndham Clark’s wire-to-wire win, the internet controversy surrounding his questionable practice swings in the rough, and Eamonn Lynch’s viral comments about "crypto bro" hecklers in New York.Plus, we celebrate massive Irish golf history as Stuart Grehan wins the R&A Amateur Championship, securing participation at The Open this year at Royal Birkdale and next years Masters and US Open!Connect with Scratch Social:Email us your stories/questions: [email protected] with us @scratchsocialhq on all Social Media platformsDon't forget to send us your clubhouse stories and "Up and Down of the Week" to feature on the next episode!

Episode 31 and it's a big one. Major week is here. The US Open at Shinnecock Hills and Paddy and Emer are deep in preview mode.Paddy survived the Lahinch club championship off the blue tees. The full verdict, the scores, and what he's taking into the rest of the season. Plus Emer's weekend at Sunningdale and a very good viral piece of content you need to go and find.Scratch Social News covers Bud Cauley's win at the RBC Canadian Open , one of the most emotional victories you'll see this year. The Curtis Cup result, Irish interest at the Amateur Championship at Royal Liverpool, and Beth Coulter's remarkable amateur career as she heads into the pro ranks.Then it's all about Shinnecock Hills. Five champions in multiple centuries. Firm, fast and windy. What does this course ask of the field? Is this Scottie Scheffler's week to complete the career Grand Slam, on his 30th birthday, on Father's Day? Is this the most dangerous Rory McIlroy in years? And what do all five previous Shinnecock winners have in common?Picks are in. Up and Down of the Week as always. New episodes every week. 🎧 [email protected] | @scratchsocialhq