iGolf, Good or Bad? Ep.225

Rory won the Race To Dubai for a 6th time, tying with Seve. We discuss whether this means anything for Rory's Major hopes in 2025. Tom McKibbin has earned his PGA Tour card with a thrilling finish, making a clutch putt on the final hole to get the job done. We published our video from Royal Portrush and announce that we're running a 12 Days of Christmas giveaway across our social channels. Jonny's audio this week isn't great, sorry about that. It'll be fixed again for next week's episode! Make sure to subscribe to our youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BogeyMenPod Listen to our Podcast! Apple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-bogey-men/id1510331480 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vKtYZke5QsfXghpKpTd0I?si=fGy4ozVUSC6WHPy4crqyfQ If you have any thoughts or comments let us know and leave a review. Get in touch with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogeymenpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BogeyPod

2024 Men's Irish Amateur Champion Matt McClean joins the podcast this week to reflect on his 2024 season, capturing his maiden Irish Championship victory, playing The Masters and how he finds balance between work at an Optometrist and competing at an elite level around the World. Matt is one of Ireland's top amateur talents and as always it was a pleasure to catch up with him. The Bogey Men golf podcast is supported by AIG, dedicated supporters of amateur golf in Ireland. This series will showcase some of the incredible Amateur golf across Ireland this year. Go visit AIG.ie for a range of golf exclusive discounts and benefits on their products. Golf Ireland members can save an additional 10% on their car insurance, and you can enjoy some exclusive benefits when you choose AIG Insurance. Check out other episodes and more on our youtube channel & podcast platforms. If you liked this episode, please leave a review and share the show with your friends. #MattMcClean #TheBogeyMen #irishgolf

Jonny & Michael catch up after playing Powerscourt together and look ahead to the DP World Tour heading to Abu Dhabi for the penultimate event of the season. Rory looks set to win another Race To Dubai title, Tom McKibbin is on the verge of earning a PGA Tour card and so far it looks like just Conor Purcell will be the only Irishman playing on the DP World Tour in 2025. Jonny had an incredible experience playing Royal Portrush and outlines briefly why it is one of his favourite courses, with a video coming to our youtube channel very soon! Check out other episodes and more on our youtube channel & podcast platforms. If you liked this episode, please leave a review and share the show with your friends.

Mullingar Scratch Trophy winner Brian Doran came into studio to reflect on an incrtedible 2024 season for the Millicent golfer. At the start of this season, Brian made the decision to dedicate himself more to competing in Ireland's Irish Amateur golf circuit and making sure he chased this dream without any regrets. From narrowly losing out on the South of Ireland title, to winning his maiden Major tournament in Mullingar and representing Ireland in the European Mid-Am Championships and winning bronze whilst making friends for life. The Bogey Men golf podcast is supported by AIG, dedicated supporters of amateur golf in Ireland. This series will showcase some of the incredible Amateur golf across Ireland this year. Go visit AIG.ie for a range of golf exclusive discounts and benefits on their products. Golf Ireland members can save an additional 10% on their car insurance, and you can enjoy some exclusive benefits when you choose AIG Insurance. Check out other episodes and more on our youtube channel & podcast platforms. If you liked this episode, please leave a review and share the show with your friends. #BrianDoran #TheBogeyMen #irishgolf

2024 has been a surreal year for DP World Tour rookie, Joe Dean. Joe turned pro in 2015 and played mini tours for a few years, when COVID hit he decided to get a job in Morrison's to support his on course earnings as a delivery driver. Joe went on to earn his DP World Tour card for the 2024 season and in his 2nd start, Joe finished in 2nd place and earned himself over €199,000 and he hasn't been back to the day job since! Joe has a fantastic outlook on golf and life as he maintains he hasn't changed who he is event after this life changing year. With his tour card secure for 2025 and currently sitting in 29th on the Race To Dubai, Joe heads to Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the final two events of the season. This was a great conversation and really shows what is important to Joe and how money doesn't change who you are, no matter the life changing amount.