Ep.6: Real Golf Questions, Tour Retirements and Irish Breakthroughs

Welcome 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 Ladies European Tour card for 2026 after a standout performance at LET Q-School in Morocco.

The news round wraps up with a recap of the PNC Championship in Orlando, a family-focused event that delivered standout moments

The Scratch Social community takes centre stage as we respond to our first-ever listener email, answering beginner golf questions around:

• How to get an official Golf Ireland handicap (club membership vs iGolf)
• Whether the handicap system really operates on an “honour system”
• What to expect when booking tee times as a single golfer
• Practical gym and mobility advice to help your golf game

We also share our weekly course picks:

• Underrated Course of the Week
• Quality Golf Under €50

We finish with the Up & Down of the Week, featuring heartwarming family golf moments, festive chaos, and the small wins and losses every golfer can relate to.

Whether you’re new to the game, following Irish golf closely, or just here for the stories, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and community.

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