Matt Fitz Wins Valspar & Armagh Mt Rushmore | Ep.292

Tiger Woods has been involved in another serious car accident and we discuss how things have come to this and what it means for us as Tiger fans. We were invited to the 2026 Golf Ireland season launch in Carton House and there are some exciting developments being made. Join us on the podcast as we continue our "Mount Rushmore" of Irish golf courses, ranking the top three golf club options in each county. Inspired by recent lists, we explore the best courses, beginning alphabetically. This segment looks into the rich history of golf across Ireland, including Northern Ireland, providing insights into various golf resort experiences. We'll be joined by guests to make the argument for why certain courses should be ranked 1, 2 and 3 and why others won't make the podium at all. This segment explores the top courses, inspired by Irish Golfer Magazine's recent top 100 list, acknowledging the challenge of ranking so many exceptional golf club options. 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 #Thebogeymen #MtRushmore #IrishGolf #GolfCourseRankings

We have a new segment on the podcast: the Mount Rushmore of Irish golf courses! Each week on the podcast, we'll pick the 3 best golf courses in each county in Ireland, going alphabetically until the 3 best golf courses in every county in Ireland have been selected.We'll be joined by guests to make the argument for why certain courses should be ranked 1, 2 and 3 and why others won't make the podium at all.This segment explores the top courses, inspired by Irish Golfer Magazine's recent top 100 list, acknowledging the challenge of ranking so many exceptional golf club options.Listen to our Podcast!Apple Pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-bogey-men/id1510331480Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vKtYZke5QsfXghpKpTd0I?si=fGy4ozVUSC6WHPy4crqyfQIf 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#Thebogeymen #MtRushmore #IrishGolf #GolfCourseRankings

Ireland has an incredibly rich and celebrated history of amateur golf, with icons like Christy O’Connor, JB Carr and others creating a legacy in golf not just at home but across the globe.Ireland’s amateur championships have become a benchmark for elite golfers, with some of the country’s top professionals etching their names into Irish golfing history long before they won on the DP World Tour, PGA Tour and even the career grand slam.The men’s Irish amateur calendar is made up of 6 Championships, Four Provincial championships that take place at the same venues every year (mostly). These are the North of Ireland at Royal Portrush, The South at Lahinch, The East at County Louth and The West at County Sligo golf club. The two remaining Championships, the Irish Amateur Open and the Irish Amateur Close move around the country to different venues each year.This is the first episode in a 6 episode series where I’ll be doing a deep dive into each championship, their history, their winners and their legacy.In this episode we’re going to look at the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship, hosted at County Sligo Golf Club. The West is the first championship of the Irish amateur calendar season, played every year on the Easter bank holiday weekend. The championship dates back to 1923, and was first won by Larry P. Vernon back when the championship was decided over 36 holes stroke-play qualifying for 16 places in matchplay with a 36-hole Final. The first ever West of Ireland was played from 13th-16th August.The West has an amazing list of winners and was dominated initially by “the big 4”. In 1930 Cecil Ewing won his first of 10 West of Ireland titles. This dominance was only out-done by JB Carr who in 1946 won his first of 12 West of Ireland titles.Joe Carr is inarguably, Ireland’s most respected amateur golfer. His career achievements will never be equalled, winning 37 Irish Amateur Championships, representing the Walker Cup 11 times and winning the British Amateur 3 times in 1953, ’58 & 1960. He is the first Irishman to make ‘the cut’ at The Masters and speaking of the respect Joe Carr had in the Irish golf world, Herbert Warren Wind said ”Joe Carr receives the same overwhelming adoration in Ireland today as Bobby Jones did in America in the twenties”J.B first played the West in 1940 and won his first West of Ireland title in 1946, with his 12th win coming in 1966, five years before his son, Roddy Carr, would go on to win at Rosses Point.On the 25th anniversary of the West, Joe Carr and Cecil Ewing faced off in the final for the first time. This was the first of four ‘West’ Finals between the two and all four went to Carr.Join The Bogey Men as we explore the rich golf history of Ireland, showcasing the achievements of its amateur legends and young talents. This golf story features insights from David O'Donovan and highlights the journey of golfers following in the footsteps of icons like Rory McIlroy. Tune in to our golf podcast for more exciting content!

Luke Donald has been confirmed as the Team Europe Captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor, Michael & Jonny react to how much of a boost this gives team Europe, but also questions for who will pick up the mantle after Luke? Dan Bradbury wins the Joburg Open on the DP World Tour for the 2nd time in dramatic final day fashion. The Bogey Men are starting a new segment on the podcast next week, the Mt Rushmore of Irish Golf Clubs, county by county. We will go through each county in Ireland, rank the top 3 courses in that county and to rank these courses, we'll be joined by guests who will make their arguments for certain courses. That starts next week. Watch Ep1 of our deep dive series into the Irish Amateur Championships, featuring Padraig Harrington. Ep 1 is The West of Ireland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-KDME6963M Check out HLINC here - https://hlincgolf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6ahGOxIO4O3q1R2lH-rDyC8HvtRm6Paa9b5uO-_C294VsY-co 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: @bogeymenpod Twitter: @bogeymenpod #TheBogeyMen #GolfPodcast #TheBogeyMenPodcast

Michael & Jonny react to Shane's collapse at The Cognizant after two stunning double bogies in his last three holes. We discuss how Shane is a better player that just 3 PGA Tour wins and he needs to start playing up to that potential more. Watch the video from our Pro-Am experience In Bahrain on youtube now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZzD8tCnwcc Check out HLINC here - https://hlincgolf.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq6ahGOxIO4O3q1R2lH-rDyC8HvtRm6Paa9b5uO-_C294VsY-co 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: @bogeymenpod Twitter: @bogeymenpod #TheBogeyMen #GolfPodcast #TheBogeyMenPodcast