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Two hundred episodes.Six years of conversations.Hundreds of hours recorded.Countless guests.Countless stories.Episode 200 is more than a milestone. It is a reset.In this episode, I reflect briefly on the journey so far and introduce the next evolution of PaddyTalks Golf.The show now moves forward with four clear lanes:🎙 Guest Interviews: Conversations with the people shaping Irish golf. 📈 Beyond Scratch: My personal pursuit of plus two and what everyday golfers can learn from it. 🏛 The Irish Golf Chronicles: Audio documentaries exploring the history, architecture and stories behind Ireland’s great clubs and championships. 🧠 State of the Game: Honest conversations about where golf is heading culturally and competitively.This episode also launches the first instalment of Beyond Scratch:Why This Is Not Really About Scratch.Less than two percent of male golfers are scratch. Yet most golf content is aimed at them.This series is not about chasing elite status.It is about decision making.Course management.Eliminating doubles.And helping the ninety eight percent score better without rebuilding their swing.We explore:• Why most golfers do not need a lesson. They need a plan.• The role of ego in scoring. • What Jack Nicklaus and Scottie Scheffler have in common.• Why better decisions lower scores faster than better swings.• And how this series will evolve moving forward.If you are off twenty, fourteen, six, or chasing plus figures, this conversation applies.Thank you for being part of the first two hundred.Let us build the next two hundred properly.🎧 New episodes weekly.Tune in to the back catalogue wherever you get your podcasts or at www.paddytalksgolf.comPowered by ForeGolf Custom. Get your Tour Level Custom Fitting experience today at www.foregolf.ie/booking

This week on PaddyTalks Golf, powered by ForeGolf Custom, I sit down again with Mark Ruddy, a leading voice in golf club management and participation, whose work behind the scenes is shaping how golf clubs think about culture, community and long-term sustainability.Mark previously joined us on Episode 145 to lift the lid on life as a General Manager. Since then, his focus has evolved with the creation of Grow Sport, a project designed to help clubs grow participation, improve culture and build environments where people genuinely feel welcome.From early experiences in golf, to going all in on the sport, to challenging long-held assumptions about what “growing the game” actually means, Mark’s journey offers a rare and honest look at the engine room of Irish golf.We dive into:⛳ Mark’s earliest memories of golf and the moment he fully committed to working in the game.🧠 The reality of golf club culture, the signals clubs send (often unintentionally), and why good intentions so often fall short.🎯 What Grow Sport is, why it exists, who it’s really for, and the real return it offers golf clubs beyond membership numbers.🔥 Why participation, atmosphere, and belonging matter more than ever for the future of clubs.🎒 What golf can learn from other sports and what it has overcomplicated.😂 Quick-fire moments, honest confessions, and a Candle-Lit Dinner Six to round out the show.A real, thoughtful and insightful conversation about golf clubs, culture, participation and how the sport can grow without losing its soul.🎧 Listen now:www.paddytalksgolf.comAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is powered by ForeGolf CustomBook your tour-level custom fitting session now at: www.foregolf.ie/bookingCheck out all GrowSport have to offer and how they work here: https://www.growsport.ie/

This week on PaddyTalks Golf, powered by ForeGolf Custom, I sit down with Ryan Gribben, one of Ireland’s most exciting young PGA professionals and coaches, whose passion for performance, short game mastery and real-world coaching has made him one of the most respected emerging voices in Irish golf.From junior golf roots and elite amateur competition, to committing to the PGA pathway, to being recognised as Top Year 3 Trainee in the PGA in Ireland programme, Ryan’s journey is one of discipline, curiosity and relentless pursuit of improvement — both as a player and a mentor.We dive into:⛳ Ryan’s early days in golf, his competitive instincts, and the moments that shaped his playing career.🧠 Why he chose the PGA route, what life as a trainee is really like, and what it meant to be recognised as a top performer in the programme.🎯 His approach to coaching, especially around the short game, and what most golfers are getting completely wrong inside 50 yards.🔥 What pressure really feels like in tournament golf.🎒 The routines, practice habits and small details that separate good golfers from great ones.😂 Quick-fire moments, confessions, and the stories that never make it onto Instagram.A real, honest and insightful conversation about golf, growth, coaching, and how to score better without making the game complicated.🎧 Listen now: www.paddytalksgolf.comAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is powered by ForeGolf Custom Book your tour-level custom fitting session now at: www.foregolf.ie/bookingFollow Ryan here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryangribbengolf/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/RyanGribbenGolf YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCynO7C9GUHurwkKqYPTqbbw

This week on PaddyTalks Golf, powered by ForeGolf Custom, I sit down with Timmy Jordan, one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging golf creators whose honesty, passion and raw approach to documenting his journey has struck a chord with golfers everywhere.From junior success and winning the Ulster Boys Amateur Open, to rebuilding his game in front of a camera, to navigating the pressure of performing publicly, Timmy has carved out a unique place in modern Irish golf media.We dive into:⛳ Timmy’s early days in golf, his competitive roots, and the lessons those years taught him.📹 How filming his rounds changed everything, his mindset, his game, and his career.🔥 The real pressure of creating content while trying to improve, and the behind-the-scenes moments he’s never shared before.🧠 Mindset, consistency, and belief, especially during the moments when no one was watching.🎒 The routines, habits, and quirks that make up “Timmy Jordan Golf.”😂 His funniest golf moments, dream collabs, and the shot that lives rent-free in his head.A genuine, honest, and deeply insightful conversation about golf, growth, vulnerability, and finding your voice both on and off the course.Listen now at www.paddytalksgolf.comAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered by ForeGolf Custom, book your tour level custom fitting session now at www.foregolf.com/bookingFollow Timmy Jordan here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3T0XmbBmpxep2EWtzZu8dA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmyjordangolf/?hl=en

This week on PaddyTalks Golf, powered by ForeGolf Custom, I sit down with Matt Fryer — PGA Professional, Youtuber, content creator, coach, and host of The Golf Coach Podcast.From growing up learning the game in Warrington, turning playing professional, getting his PGA qualification to building one of the UK’s most successful golf coaching channels on YouTube with over 250,000 subscribers and 50 million views, Matt has redefined what it means to be a modern PGA Pro.We dive into:⛳ Matt’s earliest golf memories and his playing days on tour.📹 How he built an online coaching platform reaching golfers worldwide.👨‍👦 Lessons learned from his dad and their shared passion for teaching.📱 Why PGA Pros should go all-in on social media and how it can transform their business.🔥 His content challenges and future plans.A deep, insightful, and genuinely fun conversation about golf, growth and authenticity in the digital age.Listen now: paddytalksgolf.com | Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.The PaddyTalks Golf Podcast is Powered by ForeGolf Custom, book your custom fitting now at www.foregolf.com/bookingFollow Matt Fryer Golf here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattfryergolfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfryergolf/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.mattfryergolf.co.uk

What does the future of custom fitting look like? In this episode of PaddyTalks Golf I sit down with Derek Murray, founder of ForeGolf Custom, to explore how fitting is evolving in 2025 and what golfers need to know going forward.From the rise of AI-driven data and precision builds to the timeless importance of the fitter’s eye, Derek breaks down how technology, craftsmanship, and golfer education are all shaping the next generation of equipment performance.Whether you’re a gear junkie, a weekend golfer, or someone who’s never had a fitting before, this episode will change how you think about the clubs in your bag.In this episode:The current state of custom fitting How AI, data and new tech are transforming the fitting processWhy build quality and tolerances matter more than everThe most common myths golfers still believe about fittingSustainability, innovation, and the future of golf equipmentCommunity Q&AForeGolf Custom’s approach to staying ahead of the curveFollow ForeGolf:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foregolfcustomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foregolfcustomBook a fitting: www.foregolf.ie/fittingListen & Subscribe: Available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | and all major platforms.