April Event

Nick Dougherty here—Dave Flanagan has done it again on Hole 17! A birdie moves him right up into contention, currently 2nd and building a total of 38 points.

That’s the kind of calm, patient finish you want—steady progress and you can feel the improving trend through his round. If he keeps this momentum heading into the last, he’s got every chance.

Rivalry Update: Dave Flanagan is feeling it on the back stretch—he just converted for a birdie on Hole 17 to climb to 2nd with 38 total points. The key storyline in this matchup has been momentum: when Dave turns the corner, his rival has to adjust fast, and right now Flanagan’s round trend is improving.

On the rivalry front, this birdie is a statement—closing the gap (or widening it, depending on where his opponent sits) and forcing the other player to play catch-up through the final stretch.

Alright folks, insiders are whispering that Mike Rockall is on the brink of a late-week gear change—nothing dramatic, more like a “just trust the feel” tweak. Rumor has it he’s been battling a slightly sticky tempo off the tee, and after hopping around a few pre-round looks on the practice green, he’s leaning on one tried-and-true routine to steady the reads—especially those tricky, slow-breaking putts that can turn a steady round into a grind. Right now he’s sitting 19th with 7 points, and if he gets the pace dialed early, the comeback talk will get louder fast.

Oh Mike Rockall, it’s like you’re playing Hide-and-Seek with the fairway… and the ball keeps finding the rough. 😬
Up to +7 through 7 and somehow still in “optimistic mode.” Stay classy, big dawg.

Rivalry Update: Mike Rockall finds himself in a tense stretch as the Round Trend keeps sliding downward. After finishing Hole 7 with a double bogey, Rockall’s momentum takes a hit—he’s now sitting 19th with 7 points.

In this rivalry, that kind of swing is where one player starts to pull away, because rivals don’t just answer—they attack. Rockall will need a quick rebound over the next holes to avoid letting his opponent turn this momentum into a runaway lead.

Dan Rapaport here—and let me tell you, the clubhouse buzz around Phil Staunton is getting spicy: he’s sitting 19th on 9 points, and word is the reason isn’t talent—it’s temperament. The insider chat says Phil’s been getting a little too “interesting” with his pre-shot routines lately, and after a couple of shaky looks at the greens, he’s reportedly started leaning harder on the same club choice instead of letting the course dictate. Translation? When it’s working, he’s fine—when it’s not, he’s stubborn. The staff’s hoping he settles back into his normal rhythm before the weekend, because they don’t want him turning manageable holes into headline opportunities.

Oh Phil Staunton, you’re really turning this course into a double-bogey themed episode 😭 Hole 7 and it’s already the 19th stop on the struggle bus. +5 after 7—someone check if the “play golf” setting got switched to “tap dance”. Come onnnnn!

Phil Staunton heads into Hole 7 with his rivalry heat on full display, but it’s a rough turn—he’s just posted a double bogey and sits at 19th with 9 points.

That kind of slip can swing a rivalry fast: when Phil gets dragged off his rhythm, it gives his counterpart the opening to press the advantage—especially with the round trend currently declining. The question now is whether Phil can regroup quickly and start reclaiming strokes to keep this matchup from turning one-sided.

Evan O'Keeffe just looks like he’s operating on a totally different wavelength out there—clean setup, smooth transition, and that controlled tempo that makes every swing feel inevitable. The contact? Crisp and committed, with a ball flight that’s got the right mix of pop and precision, like he’s painting the strike zone. He’s climbed up to 9th with 13 total points, and you can see why—this is the kind of consistent golf that wins holes before the putter even gets involved.

🎬 Netflix is hearing some major whispers for next season of Full Swing…

⛳️ That’s right, could Evan O'Keeffe be joining the fairway to fame? With his current roll—he just nuked Hole 7 for an eagle, sitting 9th with 13 points and a declining round trend—Evan’s got the kind of momentum that makes for great TV.

Personality check: expect a calm-competitive vibe, a bit of dry humor under pressure, and that “let me figure it out” focus between shots. On the show? He’ll likely be the one breaking down his strategy after clutch swings, hyping teammates with confidence (not chaos), and somehow turning practice into a highlight reel. 📺🔥

Rumor or reality? We’ll know when Full Swing comes back.

Evan O'Keeffe has the rivalry buzzing again—he’s already fired off a big eagle on Hole 7 to move into 9th with 13 points. The key story right now is momentum: the round trend is declining, meaning the gap to his rival is tightening as O'Keeffe gains rhythm with low scoring when it matters.

In this matchup, that kind of burst is exactly what can tilt the head-to-head—Evan isn’t just chasing the leaderboard, he’s putting pressure on the opponent to respond immediately on the back nine.

Well, now Danny Finn has gone and put his marker down—-5 after 8 is the sort of score that turns the leaderboard into a sprint. Liam Rockall has slipped back a touch to -3 after 9, and Eoghan Considine sits at -3 after 8, so they’re still there—but they’re no longer in the same zip code as Finn. You can feel it out there: everyone else is playing catch-up, and catching-up has a way of making your tempo a little quicker than your control.

Behind them, Dave Flanagan is holding at -3 after 16, which tells you it’s been a steady build rather than a fireworks display. Up the board, the story is the recovery from the pressure: Ciaran Considine has climbed to -1 after 9, while the rest of the pack is mostly level—Tony McHale, Ciaran Greene, Tom Curtin all at E (with the respective hole counts). And then at the bottom end, Alan Dempsey +1 after 7 and Brendan Considine +2 after 16 will be hoping the next scoring pocket opens up—because right now, the front is moving on without them.

Alright, what a swing through these last two holes, and it’s had that full rollercoaster feel—Daire Greene started with the birdie at 8, then immediately copped a double bogey on 9 to drag him back to +3 overall. Meanwhile Liam Rockall played it steadier: a birdie at 8, followed by a bogey at 9—he’s hanging around at -3 and still very much in the fight. For Ciaran Considine, it was classic momentum golf—he dropped a bogey on 8, then popped up with an eagle on 9 to hold his ground at -1, while Tom Curtin stayed consistent with back-to-back pars and remains even. Big contrast in the scoring patterns there, and it sets up a fascinating next stretch.

Alright, here’s the scoop—Daire Greene is sitting 12th with 15 points, and I’m hearing the vibe in the camp is “quietly confident, loudly picky.” Word around the ropes is he’s been tweaking his setup mid-round—more like a micro-adjust than a full overhaul—because one particular iron shape has been acting up when the wind crosses just right. Nothing dramatic, but the caddie chatter suggests he’s asking for yardage and lie updates constantly, like he’s trying to preempt the kind of shots that’ll cost you a whole hole instead of just a number.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest)

1) Danny Finn (−5 after 8): 5/4 — Flying start; needs to keep the momentum as the cut swings in.

2) Dave Flanagan (−3 after 16): 9/4 — Solid engine on the back; sitting on a big chunk of holes played.

3) Liam Rockall (−3 after 9): 11/2 — Early danger signs for the field; one good stretch could lift him.

4) Eoghan Considine (−3 after 8): 6/1 — Starts fast; the question is whether he can avoid slipping into the bogey trap.

5) Ciaran Considine (−1 after 9): 14/1 — Still in touch; needs birdies to turn the odds into reality.

Outside shout: Alan Dempsey (+1 after 7) 25/1 — If he hits a purple patch, he’s got the strokes to make it interesting.

What I think happens: With Danny Finn leading on the card and Dave Flanagan’s steady position, I’d expect it to be a two-horse finish at the top—Finn just clinging on for the win, Flanagan chasing hard late.

Oi Daire Greene… on hole 9 you pulled out the double bogey like it’s a surprise feature! 🤡 Now you’re +3 through 9, standing 12th like it’s a lifestyle choice. Keep it together—unless “deciding to fall apart” is your brand. ⛳️😬

Daire Greene is starting to build a tense rivalry narrative on the back nine—right now he’s sitting 12th with 15 points, and after just finishing Hole 9 in double bogey, the momentum has swung. The round trend is declining, which matters in this matchup: when Daire’s game slows, his rival usually capitalizes with cleaner saves and steadier scoring.

Rivalry watch: this is the kind of hole where a rival can turn pressure into birdie-or-better territory—so Greene will need to respond quickly to avoid letting the contest slip further.

📣 Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

1st: Danny Finn -5 (after 8) — 4/7

2nd: Liam Rockall -3 (after 9) — 5/1

3rd: Eoghan Considine -3 (after 8) — 6/1

4th: Dave Flanagan -3 (after 16) — 7/1

5th: Ciaran Greene E (after 7) / Tony McHale E (after 7) — 18/1

Tom Curtin update (now 7th, E after 9): He’s steady but the round trend is declining. With the front-runners already stacked under par, Curtin needs a quick turnaround—one or two low holes could flip the script, but at the moment the value isn’t there.

How it might finish: Finn to hold the lead, with Liam/Eoghan the main late challengers. I’d expect a tight battle for the runner-up spots as the course tightens up.

⚡ Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

• Danny Finn (currently -5): 4/6
• Liam Rockall (currently -3, 2nd after 9): 11/4
• Eoghan Considine (currently -3): 5/1
• Dave Flanagan (currently -3 after 16): 8/1
• Ciaran Considine (currently -1): 20/1

🗣️ Paddy Power Punter’s Take

Liam Rockall’s in cracking position, but with the round trend declining and a bogey on the card at 9, he’ll need to steady the putter to keep pace with Danny Finn.

Where it lands: Expect Danny Finn to hang on—Liam likely to challenge for the win, with Eoghan and Dave the main late threats.

Prediction: Danny Finn to win, Liam Rockall in the mix for 2nd/3rd.

Liam Rockall makes it a bogey on Hole 9, and you can feel the pressure tighten a touch as he’s sitting 2nd with 21 points so far. It’s been a declining round trend, but this is the kind of moment where you’ve got to keep your composure—bounce back, trust the yardage, and give yourself chances again.

Still, no panic. Hole 9 may have slipped away, but the leaderboard doesn’t do sympathy—Liam will be looking to turn that score into momentum on the way back.