Scratch Social Golf Podcast
By: Scratch Social
Language: en
Categories: Health, Fitness, Sports, Golf
Welcome to Scratch Social, a weekly golf show hosted by Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch, diving into the stories, culture, characters and chaos that make golf what it is today. From the best courses in Ireland to the conversations happening on tees, fairways, clubhouses and group chats, we blend humour, travel, lifestyle, interviews and real golf opinions that actually matter to everyday golfers. Whether you're planning a golf trip, chasing your handicap, obsessed with equipment, love the culture around the game, or just enjoy a laugh at golf’s madness, this is your new home. Expect: • Honest takes and weekly deba...
Episodes
Ep.9: 2026 Irish Professional & Amateur Golfing Calendar
Jan 09, 2026Scratch Social Bonus Episode - The Irish Golfing Calendar For 2026!
In this episode, Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch delve into the exciting Irish golfing calendar for 2026, covering both amateur and professional events. They discuss key tournaments, highlight the importance of women's golf, and share personal anecdotes about their golfing experiences. The conversation also touches on optimizing holidays to attend these events and the significance of music in their golfing journeys.
Takeaways
The Irish golfing calendar for 2026 is packed with exciting events.
Amateur golf is gaining popularity, thanks to figures...
Duration: 00:43:46Ep.8: TGL Explained, Real Portmarnock and Bucket List Golf
Jan 07, 2026Happy 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...
Duration: 00:51:09Ep.7: 2025 Golf Review: Marco Penge, Lottie Woad and Golf In 2026
Dec 31, 2025Welcome 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
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Ep.7: 2025 in Golf: The Shots, the Stories and What Comes Next
Dec 31, 2025Welcome 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... Duration: 00:43:04
Ep.6: Real Golf Questions, Tour Retirements and Irish Breakthroughs
Dec 24, 2025Welcome 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 L...
Duration: 00:32:55Ep.5: IGWA Awards, Lauren Walsh JOINS us and Eimear finds a banana
Dec 17, 2025Welcome 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.
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Ep.4: Lauren Walsh is tour bound, Ballyneety’s Triumph and is 18 holes too much?
Dec 15, 2025Welcome back to Scratch Social! 🏌️♂️🎙️
In this episode, Padraig Lynch and Eimear McManus soak up the excitement of launching the podcast while diving into the biggest talking points in Irish and global golf.
From celebrating Lauren Walsh securing her LPGA Tour card to shining a light on Ballyneety Golf Club’s growing international recognition, we explore what these moments mean for the game at home. We also dig into accessibility in golf, the cost of equipment, and why value for money has never mattered more.
Along the way, we share listener feedback, fact-check a bold stat from l...
Duration: 00:29:01Ep.3: WHS is working..or is it?
Dec 08, 2025Welcome 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 practical insights for golfers at home and abroad.
This week, we bring you:
Trending & Quirky Golf Stories: From a viral or unusual story in the golf world to stories and updates from the golf world.The Social Round: Aa quick dive into WHS stories... Duration: 00:20:53Ep.1: Welcome to the Scratch Social Golf Podcast
Dec 08, 2025Welcome to the first episode of Scratch Social your new weekly dive into Irish golf, must-play courses, golf travel, and the stories that make the game what it is. Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch introduce the show, share their golf backgrounds before jumping into fast, opinion-driven segments.
This week we chat about the most underrated golf courses in Ireland, our top Irish golf recommendations for visitors, trends in golf right now, and the moments that made our Up & Down of the week.
If you love discovering new courses, planning golf trips, or following what’s ha...
Duration: 00:31:41Ep.2: Golf for under €50 and Golf Day Must Haves
Dec 08, 2025Welcome back to Scratch Social your weekly dive into Irish golf, must-play courses, golf travel, and the stories that make the game what it is. Each episode blends sharp opinions, cultural moments, and practical insights for golfers at home and abroad.
This week, we bring you:
News of the Week: Eimear takes the mic to share the latest trends and talking points in the golf world.The Social Round: Funny, relatable stories from our audience and guests. This week’s theme: Three Things Every Great Golf Day Has. Paddy and Eimear share their top picks, compare no... Duration: 00:23:18