Inside Irish Golf: Power, Prestige & The Tee-Time Crisis

Ireland is seen by many to be the spiritual home of bucket-list golf.So why is it becoming almost impossible to actually play?In this episode, we sit down with Sharon Smurfit — former Director of Golf at The K Club and one of the most connected voices in Irish golf — to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes.Episode Links: Sharon's Website, Sharon's Instagram, Subscribe to Sharon's Newsletter, Talk Golf IrelandFrom sold-out tee sheets and soaring green fees to the “links bias” shaping Top 100 lists, Sharon gives us an insider’s view of modern Irish golf: who benefits, who gets squeezed, and why availability — not price — is the real battleground.We also dive into: • What it’s actually like running a Ryder Cup venue • Celebrity moments (including Seve casually in the pro shop) • Why some world-class courses never make the lists • Hidden gem Irish courses worth your time • The future of women’s golf in IrelandIf you’re planning an Ireland golf trip — or wondering whether the boom has gone too far — this episode might change how you see it.Send us a messageSupport the showLearn more about our journey on our website Top100.in10.co.ukYou can even sign up to our podcast mailing list on the website and get a limited edition Top 100 in 10 ball marker when you complete your profileOr follow our live journey on Instagram @top100in10 or Tiktok