Welcome 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 last week, debate whether 18 holes of golf is still fit for the modern game, and highlight some brilliant golf courses you can play for under €50.

The episode wraps up with our golfing goals for 2026, community contributions from listeners, and our Up & Down of the Week — the highs, lows, and moments that defined the past few days on and off the course.

⛳ This Week on the Podcast:

🗞️ Trending Golf Stories: Lauren Walsh’s LPGA breakthrough & Ballyneety on the global stage

🌍 The Social Round: Top golf courses under €50 and why value golf matters

📊 Golf Myths & Fact Checks: Listeners set the record straight on links golf worldwide

🗣️ Debate of the Week: Is 18 holes too much in today’s game?

📘 Rule of the Week: A famous rules mistake with massive consequences

🎯 Goals for 2026: Handicaps, wins, trips & capturing more memories

⬆️⬇️ Up & Down of the Week: The good, the bad, and the funny

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⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Launch Excitement

00:34 Celebrating Lauren Walsh’s Achievement

03:12 Ballyneety Golf Club’s Recognition

05:18 Accessibility & Golf Equipment

06:07 Listener Feedback & Stat Fact Checks

08:22 Favourite Golf Courses Under €50

12:07 Is 18 Holes Too Much?

16:02 Rule of the Week

18:53 Golfing Goals for 2026

23:06 Community Contributions & Listener Goals

25:54 Up & Down of the Week

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