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 week

If 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.

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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 games
• Golf news across PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour & WTGL
• Player profiles and Paddy's wardrobe
• Rules we would change in professional golf
• Golf walkout songs

Drop a comment or send us a DM on Instagram or TikTok if you have any news or topics for us!

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 stories
• Impact of golf on local businesses & Golf club membership challenges
• Impact of social media on golf events

Some key chapters

• 00:00 Royal Berkdale's Ballot System
• 24:37 Golf Club Membership Challenges
• 40:17 Golf Course Under 50 Euro

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This week’s episode has a bit of everything, legacy milestones, comeback storylines, women’s tour momentum, and one of the most relatable listener emails we’ve received.

We kick off with a personal update, including the Ladies European Tour Awards, Paddy reflects on winter work starting to show up on the course (even if the scorecard didn’t agree) and why TrackMan short-course setups might be one of the best tools in junior golf.

Then it’s time for Scratch Social News, we dive into Eimear’s first-hand experience at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Community takes centre stage with a brilliant email from Gavin.

We introduce a new segment, Blind Rankings!

As always, thank you for the questions, emails and DMs. Keep them coming.

This week’s episode is packed with spicy golf news, strong opinions, and brilliant community contributions, the kind of episode that reminds you why golf is never just about golf.

After a quick catch-up, we jump straight into Scratch Social News with Spice Ratings, breaking down a messy LPGA season opener, a dominant PGA Tour performance, a breakthrough win on the DP World Tour, and a growing sense that golf tour’s rulebook is being applied… selectively.

We talk about how poor communication can hijack big moments, why legacy performances still matter and what happens when players stop believing the rules apply equally to everyone.

From there, the episode shifts into listener-led segments:

• Favourite golf books
• Golf “icks” we all secretly share
• A brilliant golf course under €50 recommendation
• Paddy’s Underrated Golf Course of the Week, a Dublin classic that deserves far more love

We wrap up with Up & Down of the Week, thank the community, and remind listeners to keep the DMs, questions and voice notes coming.

• 🌶️ LPGA Tour controversy & why communication matters
• 🏆 A dominant PGA Tour performance at Torrey Pines
• 🌍 DP World Tour breakthrough win
• 🔥 LIV, DP World Tour & why the rules feel blurred
• 📚 Best golf books for mindset & pressure
• 💶 Golf course under €50 (listener pick)
• 🔎 Underrated Irish golf course of the week
• 📈 Up & Down of the Week

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Welcome to Episode 12 of Scratch Social! Grab a coffee, we’ve got a massive week to catch up on, from major Irish golf course shake-ups, Blades' fat naps to Scottie being... well, Scottie.

⛳ In this episode:

• 🌍 Scratch Social Golf News: The Wicklow/Wexford shuffle
• 🏰 Killeen Castle: Meath’s 12th-century hotel comeback
• 🏆 Tour Talk: Scottie’s $100M milestone & Reed in Dubai
• 🌯 Blades Brown: The new face of golf?
• 🇮🇪 Bucket List Golf Course
• 💶 Best under €50
• 📈 Up & Down of the Week

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Welcome to Episode 11 of Scratch Social, double digits already! Time really does fly when you’re having fun.

This week, we cover a packed golf agenda as the 2026 season properly comes to life. We start with a Scratch Social news update and a strong focus on women’s amateur and professional golf, as momentum continues to build across the game.

We dive into the latest WTGL player announcements, highlighting a star-studded lineup that signals just how serious this new competition is about showcasing elite women’s golf. From major champions to global icons, the conversation explores what this means for visibility, opportunity, and the future of the women’s game.

The episode then turns to the men’s tours, with reaction to the DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational, where drama unfolded right to the final hole, and the PGA Tour’s Sony Open in Hawaii, where composure and emotional control once again proved decisive.

We also touch on the return of the LPGA and Ladies European Tour, Paddy reveals what he posted for the social media trend of 2016, and why it’s simply great to have the tours back in full swing.

Listener engagement takes centre stage with a brilliant hypothetical question from Scratch Social community member Danny Doyle, challenging us to pick just two golf courses one links and one parkland to play for the rest of our lives.

The episode finishes with our latest Scratch Social Course Picks, including a bucket-list destination, a superb course under €50 recommended by listeners, and Up & Down of the Week.

• 🌍 Scratch Social Golf News
• 📸 Golf social media then vs now
• 💬 Listener question: two courses for life
• 🇮🇪 Scratch Social Course Picks
• 💶 Best golf course under €50
• 📈 Up & Down of the Week

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Welcome to Episode 10 of Scratch Social.

We kick off the episode with the big Brooks Koepka news and do a deep dive into the Pathway back to the PGA Tour.

Key Topics:

• Golf news and updates
• Impact of Tiger Woods' 50th birthday
• WTGL launch and gender inclusion Progress in golf takes time and dedication
• Listener emails and messages from Ruth, Noeleen and Kevin: Setting goals and seeking professional guidance are key to improvement

Chapters

• 00:00 Golf News and Updates
• 11:27 Impact of Tiger Woods' 50th Birthday
• 21:16 Progress Report from Ruth Gill
• 26:20 Finding the Right Golf Coach
• 35:10 Bucket List Golf Course
• 44:23 Episode Wrap-Up
  

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