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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 Open
A 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.
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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]
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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!
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!
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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.
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Episode 30. Three zero. Paddy had a week that needed its own podcast, Doonbeg media day, the Irish Open preview, Creator Golf Club at Dromoland Castle, and 33,000 steps he's still recovering from.
Then the golf: Nelly Korda wins the US Women's Open at Riviera with a putt nobody can fully explain. Eimear breaks down the full Nelly Korda bag and stacks it up against Scotty Scheffler. Whose irons would you actually want? Madeleine Sagstrom plays a major seven months pregnant. JT Poston wins the Memorial. And Scotty's form goes under the microscope.
This episode includes:
Course Under €50
Up & Down of the Week
What's your favourite golf movie and why?New episodes every week.
🎙️ Scratch Social is Ireland's golf podcast covering the game from every angle, tour news, amateur golf, golf travel, golf course recommendations, stories from around the game and plenty of laughs along the way.
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Scratch Social Podcast | Episode 29 – Weddings,
Heatwaves, Hole-in-Ones & Golf Trivia Gone Wrong
After a short break, we're back!
In Episode 29, Eimear returns slightly worse for wear after a three-day wedding celebration in Italy, while Paddy joins fresh from Barcelona with a questionable tan and a renewed commitment to fitness, golf, and avoiding Mammy's baking.
We catch up on two weeks of golf, travel, and life before diving into a brilliant stretch of golf stories from Ireland and beyond. Lauren Walsh continues to impress on the LPGA Tour with a career-best finish, while rising Irish star Ella Cantwell makes history by winning the inaugural Women's West of Ireland Championship in dominant fashion.
We also celebrate an incredible weekend for Stuart Grehan, who followed the announcement that he's expecting twins with a hole-in-one and a record-breaking victory at the East of Ireland Championship. Fairytale stuff.
Elsewhere:
⛳ Paddy shares why his golf game is trending in the right direction.
⛳ Eimear finally admits she still hasn't measured her swing speed.
⛳ We discuss the growth of women's golf and whether prize money will ever reach parity.
⛳ A "True or False" golf quiz goes spectacularly off the rails thanks to some last-minute ChatGPT research.
⛳ We bring back our underrated golf course and Golf Course Under €50 features.
⛳ And Paddy delivers a passionate public service announcement about drivers using mobile phones.Plus, we're launching a new listener segment!
🎬 What's your favourite golf movie and why?
Whether it's Happy Gilmore, Tin Cup, The Greatest Game Ever Played or something completely unexpected, send us your choice and favourite scene. We'll read out the best responses on next week's show.
As always, expect plenty of golf chat, a few laughs, honest opinions, and two golf addicts trying to figure out this ridiculous game one episode at a time.
Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation.
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Eimear opens with a confession, she's been raw-dogging her golf bag onto Aer Lingus flights to London for years. No travel bag, just socks on the heads and blind faith in the Heathrow baggage crew.
From there, we break down the PGA Championship at Aronimink. Aaron Rai wins his first major as an unlikely champion, and the conversation goes deep on what's actually in his bag. a 2019 TaylorMade M6 driver, iron head covers and double gloves that each carry a story rooted in where he came from.
That leads to the big question: does what tour pros use actually influence what you buy? Emer confesses her TP5X obsession. Paddy questions the science. The Titleist logo gets an origin story nobody saw coming.
On the amateur scene, Dylan Keating wins the North of Ireland at Royal Portrush, Patrick Keeling takes the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur at Seapoint, and Louise Landgraf goes back-to-back at the Flogas Irish Women's Amateur at Newlands.
Leonie Haram's remarkable story gets the spotlight it deserves. Hit by a drunk driver at 15, given a 4% chance of survival, and winning on the LET on home soil in Germany. Then the duo turn to Lottie Woad, already world number 5 and what her rise means for women's golf in Britain and Ireland.
Rounding out the episode with our Up & Downs of the week:
Dream amateur championship picks and the Portsalon vlog edit has begun.Thirty minutes in, eleven seconds done.
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This week on Scratch Social, we’re coming to you straight after our first-ever golf trip together, where expectations were low, vibes were high, and Portsalon completely blew us away.
From PGA Championship predictions to accidentally forgetting 80 hand warmers (yes, really), this episode is a mix of golf insight, honest moments, and the kind of stories you only get when you actually go and play.
What is in this week's episode:Why the PGA Championship feels like the “forgotten major”The coolest golf course names in the worldA full breakdown of Portsalon Golf Club, course, views, and experienceWhat happens when you actually play with someone you’ve podcasted with for monthsThe mindset shift that instantly improved driving consistencyWhy short game > everythingA brutally honest recap of playing well… then completely losing it days laterPaddy went to St.Patrick's Links, and shot the best round of his life....with NO-ONE watchingIf you enjoyed this episode:
Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next tripShare it with a golf buddyAnd tell us: where should we go next?📩 Email: [email protected]
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Episode 26 is live and the big one is coming. Padraig and Eimear are heading to Portsalon, Donegal this weekend for the very first Scratch Social golf trip and this episode is the build up.
They cover a busy week on tour, Cam Young's stunning form and whether it can last, Jon Rahm's route back to Ryder Cup eligibility, Justin Rose teeing it up with his new McLaren clubs, and Nelly Korda winning again in Mayacoba. Plus a chat about LIV Golf, where it is all heading, and what Paul McGinley had to say about it in person.
Then it is all about Portsalon. What to pack, how many golf balls you actually need on a links course, hand warmers versus the G-Tech, socks, and what will make the trip a success.
Send us your suggestions for places to eat, drink and visit in Donegal. And let us know how many golf balls you think each of us will lose.
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Episode 25 is here and it is a big one. Padraig and Eimear cover a packed week across the tours, the Irish amateur game, gear news and the question everyone in golf is asking right now.
This week we get into the Fitzpatrick brothers at the Zurich Classic, Nelly Korda winning another major at the Chevron Championship, and the inaugural Women's South of Ireland Amateur Championship at Lahinch. Padraig was on the ground for that one, camera in hand, and has plenty to say about the standard of golf on show.
There is also a round at Portmarnock, two big fashion brands entering the golf market, the ongoing LIV Golf situation, Ryder Cup 2027 captain news, and a golf trip to Portsalon coming very soon.
Drop your thoughts in the comments or get in touch at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you.
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Welcome to Episode 24 of Scratch Social.
Paddy is off to Pormarnock and Eimear has been galavanting at The K-Club for the Women In Sport Scramble hosted by Jacqui Hurley.
Some notes below:
Golf experiences and events at The K ClubPaddy has been invited to play at Portmarnock as part of the IGTOA Ambassadors DayEngaging non-golfers in golf activities Golf tournament updatesGolf gear and equipmentAs always, drop us a DM via our socials or email [email protected] with your golf ponderings!
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This week on Scratch Social:
Eimear has just come back from one of the best golf weeks imaginable, playing Ballybunion, Portmarnock and Tralee and we get into what actually makes each of them so special. Paddy is back from making america great again and experiencing the golden age of golf course architecture and shares the experience.
⛳ Irish Links Deep Dive🌺 Masters Reaction📨 Community Correspondence💸 Golf Course Under €50📈 Up & Down of the WeekLet us know:
Which Irish course would you pick, Ballybunion, Portmarnock or Tralee?
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It’s Masters week this week on Scratch Social!
We break down everything Augusta, the players, the storylines, and who we think gets it done.
🌺 The Masters Preview🏌️ Guess the Masters Champion🔥 PredictionsLet us know your pick.
Who’s winning The Masters this year?
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This week on Scratch Social we’re joined by Sam Jones, better known as @thegolffashionguy, for a deep dive into golf fashion in 2026.
From traditional dress codes to modern trends, this is an honest, opinion-led conversation on how golfers are dressing today and where the game is heading next.
Golf Fashion Deep DiveDress Codes vs Modern StyleMen’s vs Women’s Golf FashionWho’s Doing It BestName the Player: Fashion EditionLet us know your thoughts:
Are dress codes still needed in golf or are they holding the game back?📩 [email protected]
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Welcome to another episode of Scratch Social!
Today Eimear and Paddy discuss:
Their Golf course rankings controversyWeather and personal experiences heavily influence rankingsThe value of having a caddy on the golf courseAs always, please leave a comment, subscribe and drop us an email to [email protected].
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Welcome to Episode 19 of Scratch Social! We have a very mixed bag this week and we're not talking about Paddy's actual golf bag, but we will get to it!
As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our views on golf, the game we all love. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions for the podcast right here or over on social channels linked below.
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Chapters
00:00 Paddy's Weekend and Family Time06:04 Eimear is preparing for the South of Ireland Championship13:26 Cam Young & Sportsmanship in Golf19:39 Upcoming Masters Episode and Golf Interests27:22 Name the Player Game33:18 Favorite Golf Tournaments38:36 Up and Down of the Week -
This week’s episode has a bit of The PGA Tour, The Masters Countdown, The West of Ireland at County Sligo, Eimear and Paddy's Golf updates and more.
We also mention: Rory McIlroy's back, Scottie's Form, Min Woo Lee as a pick for The Players and more.
The it's time for 'Guess That Player' where Eimear guesses Paddy's pick and Eimear gives her Golf Course under €250.As always, thank you for the questions, emails and DMs. Keep them coming!
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Episode 17 of the Scratch Social Podcast covers one of the busiest weeks in professional golf.
We break down Shane Lowry’s heartbreaking finish at the Cognizant Classic, Casey Jarvis going back-to-back on the DP World Tour to qualify for The Masters, and Daniel Hillier winning in New Zealand.
Huge Irish momentum this week as Sam Murphy wins his first professional start on the Alps Tour and Áine Donegan top performance on her LET first start.
We also discuss Andrea Pavan’s injury scare, Lauren Walsh’s LPGA debut, tour player influence on golf equipment and apparel, and whether golfers are swayed by what the pros wear and use.
Plus:
• This or That quick fire
• Mullingar clubhouse upgrade preview
• Up & Down of the weekIf you’re into PGA Tour drama, DP World Tour updates, Irish golf, LET storylines, amateur golf culture, golf equipment debates and competitive golf momentum, this episode is for you.
New episodes weekly.
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Welcome to Episode.16 of Scratch Social!
The conversation covers practice, Michelle Wie West and a new segment on player profiles.
Some highlights below:
Trackman gamesGolf news across PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour & WTGLPlayer profiles and Paddy's wardrobeRules we would change in professional golfGolf walkout songsDrop a comment or send us a DM on Instagram or TikTok if you have any news or topics for us!
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Welcome to Episode 15 of Scratch Social!
We cover a range of topics including Anthony Kims epic redemption and Royal Berkdale's ballot system.
We also cover Scratch Cups in Ireland and the spotlight to Castlecomer for golf course under 50 Euro.
Takeaways
Golf comeback storiesImpact of golf on local businesses & Golf club membership challengesImpact of social media on golf eventsSome key chapters
00:00 Royal Berkdale's Ballot System24:37 Golf Club Membership Challenges40:17 Golf Course Under 50 EuroAs always, you can find us on all social platforms at @scratchsocialhq or email us on [email protected].
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