What a Golf Life: Ireland, Pine Valley, Whistler & Marine Drive | Padraic O’Rourke

Padraic O’Rourke has built a golf career that has taken him from Ireland to some remarkable places in the game — including Ballybunion, Pine Valley, Whistler and ultimately Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, where he now serves as Director of Golf.

On this episode of Steve Tees Off, Padraic joins Steve to talk about growing up with golf in Ireland, making the move to North America, building his career in Canada and the unexpected path that eventually brought him to Marine Drive.

They also get into junior golf, accessibility and growing the game, life inside the golf industry, memorable moments on the course, and some great stories from crossing paths with players including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington.

Plus, Padraic shares his perspective on today’s golf landscape and the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

A great conversation about the people, places and experiences that can shape an entire life in golf.

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