The Mindset of an Irish International Rising Star (Olivia Costello)
A Touch of Class: Exploring the Soul of GolfShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith chats with Olivia Costello, the 17‑year‑old Roscommon golfer who has already built one of the most impressive junior résumés in Irish golf - and she’s only getting started. Olivia burst onto the scene early, playing her first Senior Cup match at just 10 years old and reaching the semi‑final of the Irish Women’s Close at 12. Since then, she has collected major titles including the Irish Girls Open and Scottish Girls Open in th...
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