Irish Golfer Podcast

Ronan dials in from Augusta National as he and Peter wax lyrical about Rory McIlroy's 36-hole performance which has given him the largest Masters lead at this stage in history. A blistering four closing birdies and six birdies in seven holes on the back nine have Rory six shots clear on twelve-under after a 65.All the stats point towards it being done. But can a certain Shane Lowry maintain his challenge? Ronan also goes through everything he has seen over the two days, including his favourite pint of choice and tasty treats.

From storm Dave, US Border Control and then a hotel fire, Ronan has had quite the year trying to get to the Masters. He has finally made it and jumps on a call with Pete to go through his experience so far and everything he has seen at Augusta National on Monday and Tuesday.

On this week's edition of the podcast, Peter and Ronan react to the good news and the bad news in America. Gary Woodland produced the comeback story of the season with his sensational and inspirational win at the Texas Children's Houston Open for his first win since 2019 and his first win since coming back to the PGA Tour after brain surgery. Unfortunately, his exploits were overshadowed by the antics of Tiger Woods who is in the limelight for all the wrong reasons after being charged with another DUI offence in Florida.Meanwhile, the clocks have sprung forward in Ireland meaning it is championship season. First up is the West of Ireland and we have a full preview in the second half of the podcast.

With Charley Hull, the latest star name to be added to the 2026 KPMG Women's Irish Open at The K Club, Peter sat down with Tournament Director Cian Branagan to discuss how the event has grown and its big plans for the future.

On this week's edition of the podcast, Peter and Ronan reflect on a Players Championship that simmered for a long time before boiling over in dramatic fashion as Cameron Young held off Matt Fitzpatrick after both players found themselves in a heavyweight battle down the stretch as Ludvig Åberg fell away on the back nine.Rory McIlroy played all four rounds at TPC Sawgrass as did Séamus Power while Shane Lowry went home on Friday. McIlroy was quick to ease fears over a back twinge which prevented him from playing a practice round and he is open to the idea of adding one more event to his pre-Masters diary.