April Event

Rivalry Update: Dave Flanagan is keeping the pressure on in this head-to-head matchup as he finishes Hole 18 with a double bogey, dropping him into 4th on 38 points.

And here’s the key storyline for the rivalry: with the round trend now declining, Flanagan’s pushing to flip momentum back in his favor—because in a tight rivalry, one late slip can swing the match.

Bottom line: Flanagan still has the fight in him, but he’ll need a sharper closing spell to answer back next time.

Alrighto, what a finish to those two holes—there’s plenty of movement in the group.

Tony McHale started with a double bogey at the eighth, but he steadied the ship on the ninth with a birdie, so he’s holding at +1 for the round—classic momentum stuff.

Ciaran Greene was the most pleasing of the bunch: a birdie on eight, then he played it clean for a par on nine, keeping him at -1. That’s the kind of consistent golf you love to see.

Alan Dempsey had a par on eight and a bogey on nine, leaving him back at +2—a couple of shots there he’ll want to get back.

And Oisin O’Malley—it’s been a tough run. He carded a par at eight but then copped a double bogey on nine, so he’s sitting at a hefty +7. That ninth hole really hurt his card.

Paddy Power – Tournament Odds (Latest)

What a finish it could be on this back nine/early stretch… and it’s Danny Finn who’s nudged clear at the top.

• Danny Finn (currently -5 after 9): 11/4
• Dave Flanagan (currently -4 after 17): 9/2
• Eoghan Considine (currently -3 after 9): 7/1
• Liam Rockall (currently -3 after 10): 9/1
• Ciaran Greene (currently -1 after 9): 18/1

Where we think it lands: I fancy Finn to hold his nerve and convert that early advantage. Flanagan is the danger—he’s played more holes and is close enough to pounce if the leaders drop shots. For Tony McHale (birdie at 9, now +1 after 9), he’s short on probability but not out of it—if his declining trend steadies, he could creep into the mix late, but he’s more “sneak a top finish” than title-chasing right now.

Tony McHale is turning this rivalry into a real head-to-head storyline—especially with the way his round is trending down and his momentum is carrying right through the back nine.

After finishing Hole 9 with a birdie, McHale moves to 7th on 17 points, tightening the competitive gap and putting pressure on his rival to answer immediately on the next holes.

Key rivalry note: When McHale starts stacking birdies while the overall trend is improving for his opponents, it flips the tone fast—this is the kind of swing that makes rivalries feel personal.

Paddy Power — Latest Tournament Odds (after the latest holes)

1. Danny Finn -5 after 9 — 4/1
Looks in cruise-control early; if he keeps the momentum through the turn, he’s the one to beat.

2. Dave Flanagan -4 after 17 — 9/2
Longer way down the card already—dangerous if he avoids costly mistakes from here.

3. Eoghan Considine -3 after 9 — 7/1
Strong position at halfway; he’ll fancy converting chances over the back nine.

4. Liam Rockall -3 after 10 — 10/1
Right there in the mix—could surge with a couple of tidy front-to-back swings.

5. Ciaran Greene -1 after 9 — 20/1
Still in range but needs more net-birdies to catch the lead pack.

Alan Dempsey (you) — Alan Dempsey +2 after 9 — 80/1
Bogey on the 9th and a declining trend. To climb up, he’ll need a quick rebound—think: par-stretch followed by a couple of momentum swings.

How I think it finishes: If Danny Finn stays clean and Dave Flanagan steadies, it sets up a late showdown for the win—my pick is Danny Finn to hold on with Dave Flanagan the main threat.

Alright, here’s the little club-house buzz on Oisin O’Malley—sitting 19th with 11 points, and word is he’s been tinkering more than a fan’s expecting. I’m hearing his practice sessions have been heavy on short-game feel (the kind of stuff that looks boring until it suddenly saves par), and there’s even chatter that he’s taken a “hands-off” approach on the driver—favoring ugly-but-reliable positioning over hero swings. If he trusts that plan tomorrow, you’ll see him climb fast; if not, he’ll be the guy everyone watches try to will one up from the rough.

🏌️ Paddy Power Latest Odds (Tournament Winner)

Danny Finn (currently -5 after 9): 4/1

Dave Flanagan (currently -4 after 17): 6/1

Eoghan Considine (currently -3 after 9): 8/1

Liam Rockall (currently -3 after 10): 10/1

Ciaran Greene (currently -1 after 9): 16/1

Oisin O’Malley (19th, 11 points; round trend: declining): 250/1

Commentary: With Danny Finn firing early, he’s the one to catch, but Dave Flanagan has the best “seen it late” momentum after 17. Eoghan and Liam are right in it—both could surge if they avoid the kind of swingy stretches that stall a round. Oisin’s got it all to do after the double bogey on 9, so he’ll need a serious bounce-back from here.

Oh Oisin O’Malley… “double bogey” isn’t a strategy, it’s just the course taking attendance. 😭

You’re +7 through 9 and still somehow finding new ways to miss the point—like the ball did on that swing.
Keep it together, mate… or at least keep it within yelling distance.

Oisin O'Malley—and the rivalry story is heating up.

Right now, O’Malley sits 19th at 11 total points, and the round is moving the wrong way with a declining trend. On Hole 9, he was hit with a double bogey, and that’s a momentum swing rivals absolutely love to pounce on.

When O’Malley’s control slips, you can feel the pressure in this head-to-head. Today’s pace suggests his rival will try to keep the match asymmetric—force O’Malley to play catch-up, then take advantage of every small mistake.

🏌️‍♂️ Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

Current state: midway through the round; leaders include Danny Finn (-5 after 9) and Dave Flanagan (-4 after 17).

PlayerOddsCommentDanny Finn5/1Flying after 9—if he keeps the putts rolling he’s got to be the one to catch.Dave Flanagan7/1Still very much in it after 17; closing ability could decide it.Eoghan Considine10/1Stayed close at -3 after 9—needs to avoid the wobble on the back nine.Liam Rockall12/1Minus after 10 and steady—hard to rule out if he keeps grinding.Ciaran Greene20/1Currently 5th and improving—par at 9 is a solid platform to surge.

How I think it finishes: Finn should hold the momentum, with Flanagan the prime threat. Look for Considine to fight for the podium, and Greene has a route to a strong top finish if he keeps moving the ball.

Dan Rapaport, insider whisper: Keep your eye on Ciaran Considine—he’s sitting 8th with 19 points, and I’m hearing there’s some late-week “fix-it” business going on in his practice bunker. Word is he’s been tinkering with a slightly flatter strike on his wedges, trying to stop those shots from ballooning when the wind gets cheeky, and—this is the juicy part—there’s talk he’s trading notes with a veteran who knows exactly how to manage momentum when the course tightens. If he starts launching it a touch lower and holding the face a hair longer, he could make a big jump before the leaderboard blinks.

Oh Ciaran Considine out here treating Hole 10 like it’s a practice bunker… dbl bogey?! 🔥

You’re +1 and 8th now—cool cool… keep “declining” that round like it’s a subscription service. 😭⛳️

#FairwayWhere #CiaranWhy

Rivalry Update: Ciaran Considine is starting to feel the heat again as the round turns—now sitting 8th with 19 points after finishing Hole 10 in double bogey. The momentum is definitely declining, and that’s the exact opening rivalries are built on: one swing, one momentum shift, and the chase changes shape.

Right now, Considine’s job is simple—stop the bleeding. Because in a rivalry, when one player’s trend dips, the other usually smells blood and pushes for separation.

Next key for Considine: respond immediately—get back to the scoring rhythm early so the matchup stays competitive.

Liam Rockall has the par on Hole 10, and right now he’s sitting 3rd on the leaderboard. It’s a steady spell for him—no fireworks required—just the kind of calm golf that keeps you in the mix. With 23 points overall and a declining round trend, he’s managing the momentum well.

Alright, here’s the whisper from the ropes: Stevie Geraghty is currently sitting 13th with 14 points, and the chatter in the clubhouse is that he’s been bouncing between confidence and caution—beautiful tempo off the tee, but he’s been doing that “one club too far” thing around the greens that costs him looks. Word is he’s got a backroom plan to tighten up his short-game routine before the next push, because if he starts holing the medium putts—nothing heroic, just the makeable ones—he could climb fast. The insiders aren’t calling it a slump… more like a strategy adjustment in progress.

Paddy Power Odds Update (after the latest holes)

1) Danny Finn (currently -5) — 4/1
Looking sharp early doors; if he keeps it on the fairways, he’s the one to beat.

2) Dave Flanagan (currently -4) — 6/1
Big-time position at -4 after 17—one or two tidy swings could see him go on a charge.

3) Eoghan Considine (currently -3 after 9) — 8/1
Only halfway-ish—if the back nine goes calm, he’s right in the mix.

4) Liam Rockall (currently -3 after 9) — 10/1
Staying around the leaders; this sort of scoreline often sets up a steady close.

5) Stevie Geraghty (currently 13th, +14 points, declining trend) — 40/1
With the momentum dipping after the double bogey on 9, it’ll take a couple of low-scoring bursts to climb back.

How it might finish: I fancy a two-horse run at the top—Finn edging it, with Flanagan breathing down his neck.

Stevie Geraghty out here playing like his GPS is on “mystery mode”. Two shots lost on Hole 9—that double bogey really brought the vibe down from “golf” to “oops, sorry.”

Currently +4 through 9 and sitting 13th… keep going, champ—maybe the fairway will file a restraining order against you. 😬⛳️

Stevie Geraghty is feeling the heat on the back nine as his round slips into a tougher rhythm—he’s just landed double bogey on Hole 9 and now sits 13th with 14 points. With the round trend declining, this is exactly the kind of moment where rivalries can swing: one bad bounce, and suddenly the match-up starts to look like a statement.

Right now, Stevie’s challenge is simple but brutal—keep the pressure on early on the next holes and claw back momentum before his rival widens the gap.

Alright folks, insider whisper from the clubhouse: Padraig Burke is sitting 15th on 13 points, and the buzz is he’s quietly been tinkering with his pre-shot routine—less “big rehearsal,” more ruthless simplicity. A couple of the lads say he’s been favoring a slightly smoother tempo off the tee to keep his driver from getting too cheeky, and that the same tweak has him feeling more confident over wedges. Nothing official, of course, but you know how these things go—when a player starts changing the vibe instead of the swing, it usually means the rest of the field should start watching their shoulders.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

• Danny Finn (-5 after 9): 5/2 — In front early and looks the one with the momentum to stretch out.
• Dave Flanagan (-4 after 17): 7/2 — More holes banked; if he keeps it tidy, he’s dangerous.
• Eoghan Considine (-3 after 9): 6/1 — Still in the mix despite it being early; could climb with a clean back nine.
• Liam Rockall (-3 after 9): 6/1 — Same scoreline, same threat; watch for late charge potential.
• Ciaran Greene (-1 after 8): 12/1 — One good stretch can flip the leaderboard quickly from here.
• Padraig Burke (Current: 15th, 13 pts; dbl bogey on 9; trend declining): 80/1 — Needs a real turnaround; still plenty of golf left to fight back.

How we think it’ll finish: If the leaderboard leaders keep the putts going, it’s likely to be a two-horse-ish battle between Danny Finn and Dave Flanagan, with Eoghan and Liam as the main challengers for the podium.