April Event

Well, what a jump that was from Eoghan Considine on 15—an eagle to spark the momentum. He’s up to 2nd now, and with 33 total points, you can feel the pressure starting to shift. This round’s been improving, and that kind of strike right there is exactly how you separate yourself.

Eoghan Considine just turned the rivalry heat again at Hole 15—an eagle that has him sitting 2nd with 33 points. And it’s that kind of swing—early separation on the scoreboard—that makes this matchup feel personal.

With the round trending improving, Considine is pressing at exactly the right moments: when the pressure tightens, he’s flipping the script. If his rival wants to stay in range, they’ll have to match his aggression coming down the stretch—because that eagle wasn’t just a number, it was a message.

Danny Finn at -6 after 14 continues to look the most composed man in the field—there’s no panic in him, just a steady march that keeps everyone else thinking about the consequences. Dave Flanagan is still the nearest challenger at -2 after 18, but the pressure is shifting: Liam Rockall holds -2 after 15, and right behind that Finn’s gap is at least being tested by a cluster of -1 golfers—Eoghan Considine (-1 after 14), Ciaran Considine (-1 after 15), and Ciaran Greene (-1 after 14). If Finn’s rhythm stays, those guys will need something more than steady golf; they’ll need the kind of surge that changes the air around the clubhouse.

Then it’s the chasing group further back, and you can feel the course starting to demand execution: Evan O’Keeffe +2 after 13 is hanging in there, while Tony McHale +3 after 14 and the rest at +3 to +4—with Brendan Considine +3 after 18 and Daire Greene +4 after 15—are now essentially one mistake away from falling behind further. It’s a classic set-up for the next stretch: Finn controls the tempo, everyone else watches the leader’s putts, and the first real swing of momentum will come from whether those -1 players can turn chances into birdies instead of confidence-killers.

Alright, golf fans—insider Dan Rapaport here, and I’m hearing Oisin O’Malley has been living on the edge of the rumor mill. He’s sitting 19th on 17 points, and the chatter around the ropes is that his putter’s been “hot-cold, hot-cold” all week—mainly because he keeps tinkering with line reads on the practice green like it’s a prototype. A couple of guys in the scoring area swear he’s trying to trust a new stroke feel he picked up from a mate back home, but the nerves still show up when the putts get even slightly sideways. Translation: when Oisin rolls it in, it looks like a revelation—when he doesn’t, you can almost hear him arguing with his own green reads.

Oi Oisin O’Malley… “scratched” on 14?? That’s not a swing, that’s a vanishing act 😭✋

You’re out here playing hide-and-seek with the scorecard and somehow still 19th. +11 through 14—mate, the fairway can’t even find you 😤⛳️

Rivalry Update: Oisin O’Malley

On Hole 14, Oisin O’Malley ran into a rough patch—he’s down a scratched situation, and it’s showing in his day. Right now he’s sitting at 19th with 17 total points, and the round trend is declining, which is exactly the kind of swing a rival can capitalize on.

In this matchup, the pressure points are clear: when O’Malley’s rhythm slips, his rival tends to tighten the scoring—one bad turn can turn a competitive rivalry into a chase. Oisin has to stabilize immediately to avoid giving his opponent momentum late.

Tony McHale keeps the scoreboard swinging in his favor on Hole 14, carding a birdie to move to 8th with 25 total points. The key in this rivalry is momentum—when Tony tightens up and starts stringing together scoring chances, his opponent has to chase instead of dictate.

With the round declining in form right now, McHale’s putting and shot selection are trending the right way, and that’s the kind of pressure that turns a head-to-head battle into a test of nerves on the back nine.

Well, Danny Finn is showing the kind of control you want from a leader—-6 after 14, and he’s stretching that margin without looking like he’s chasing his own tail. Dave Flanagan is still the closest threat at -2 after 18, but you can feel the pursuit gathering: Liam Rockall moves to -2 after 15, and suddenly the leaderboard’s got teeth. Behind them, it’s a tight knit group at the top end—Ciaran Considine -1 after 15, Ciaran Greene -1 after 13, and Eoghan Considine -1 after 14—so if Finn hits the wall, there are plenty of hands ready to grab the rope.

Down the rest of the card, the arithmetic gets simpler: the flags are demanding and Evan O’Keeffe remains +2 after 13, while the quartet at +3 to +4—Tom Curtin +4 after 15, Daire Greene +4 after 15, and Brendan Considine +3 after 18—are now in damage-limitation mode. That spread tells you the course is tightening its grip, and for the leaders it’s about playing for percentages rather than fireworks. Finn’s still in front, but the next wave of birdie chances will decide whether this stays a procession or turns into a scramble.

Alright, you’ve really seen the mix of momentum over these last two holes, and right now it’s Ciaran Considine looking the most comfortable. Ciaran’s gone par on 14 and then birdie on 15, holding his momentum while the other boys are having to work a bit harder. Liam Rockall took a bogey on 14, but he’s bounced straight back with a birdie on 15—that’s the sort of response you want under pressure. Meanwhile Tom Curtin hasn’t been able to swing it the right way: par on 14 followed by a bogey on 15, so he’s just slipped further behind. And Daire Greene’s in the same rhythm—birdie on 14, then bogey on 15, netting it out but leaving him outside where he’d like to be as they turn their focus to what’s next.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest market)

• Danny Finn (now -6 after 14): 6/4 to win
• Dave Flanagan (now -2 after 18): 5/1 to win
• Liam Rockall (now -2 after 15): 7/1 to win
• Ciaran Considine (now -1 after 15, just birdied 15th): 10/1 to win
• Ciaran Greene (now -1 after 13): 12/1 to win

Quick pundit take: Finn’s in front and looks the most solid — with his deficit already built, he’s the one to chase. Flanagan’s set at -2 after finishing his card, so he’ll be hanging on every shot from the leaders still out there.

How I think it finishes: I fancy a late push from the -2 camp, but the way Considine is trending (birdie at 15, 4th spot) means he could sneak into the shake-up if he keeps his momentum. Likely finish: Finn to edge it, with Flanagan/Rockall close behind.

Rivalry update: Ciaran Considine is turning momentum into a statement—he’s just booked a birdie on Hole 15 to move into 4th place with 31 points. That kind of late-round spark is exactly how rival matchups tighten: every stroke gained becomes a psychological edge, and today’s improving round trend suggests he’s landing more precisely when the pressure rises.

With Considine trending upward, this rivalry could be decided not by one big moment—but by whether he keeps stringing these birdie looks together while his counterpart falters.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest market)

• Danny Finn (currently -6 after 14): 4/7  — Big engine out in front; if he keeps it tidy, he’s the one to beat.
• Dave Flanagan (currently -2 after 18): 7/2  — Done the hard graft; chasing, but it’s there to be won if the leaders slip.
• Liam Rockall (currently -2 after 15): 9/2  — In the mix and still with time to swing the momentum.
• Ciaran Greene (currently -1 after 13): 6/1  — One of the danger men; could pinch a late couple of bites.
• Eoghan Considine (currently -1 after 14): 8/1  — Steady enough to posture; needs a clean finish stretch.
• Tom Curtin (currently +4 after 15): 150/1  — Big ask from here, but if the front has a wobble, you never say never.

How I reckon it might finish

Danny Finn looks the likely winner at odds-on, with Dave Flanagan and Liam Rockall the main chasers to fight for the runners-up spots if the pace fades.

Paddy Power Golf Specials — Latest Tournament Odds

Based on the current leaderboard and how the rest of the field is set up after today’s cards.

• 1/1 Danny Finn (currently -6 after 14) — Big momentum at the top; if he keeps the card clean he’s hard to catch.
• 8/1 Dave Flanagan (currently -2 after 18) — Already done with his round; relies on others slipping rather than making up ground.
• 8/1 Liam Rockall (currently -2 after 15) — Very much in the mix; one good stretch could flip him into the lead.
• 12/1 Ciaran Greene (currently -1 after 13) — Needs to nick a few under par to climb; looks like a live mover.
• 16/1 Eoghan Considine (currently -1 after 14) — Near the top, but consistency will decide it from here.
• 22/1 Ciaran Considine E (currently E after 14) — No margin for error, but still within striking distance.
• 40/1 Daire Greene (currently +4 after 15) — Bogey at 15 and a declining trend makes it an uphill ask, but late birdies could spark a recovery.

How it might finish: I’m sticking with Danny Finn to hold on — the gap and clubhouse position mean the market will back him to see it out. After that, it’s a scramble: Liam Rockall and Dave Flanagan are the best placed for a late shuffle up the leaderboard if the leaders start dropping shots.

Paddy Power Tourney Update

Liam Rockall (currently 3rd, -2 after 15) has just fired in a birdie at 15—and with the round trend looking like it’s fading, this is shaping up to be a nervy finish.

Latest tournament odds (outright)

• Danny Finn (currently -6): 11/4
• Dave Flanagan (currently -2, after 18): 7/2
• Liam Rockall (currently -2, after 15): 6/1
• Eoghan Considine (currently -1): 16/1
• Ciaran Greene (currently -1): 18/1
• Ciaran Considine (E): 22/1

How we think it ends

Finn has the sort of cushion you want at this stage, but with only a few holes left for Liam to stack points, I’d expect a late push for Rockall—just not enough to overhaul the front-runner.
Prediction: Danny Finn to win, with Liam Rockall likely hanging around the podium.

Hole 15 and Liam Rockall has absolutely got his rhythm back—he’s tapped in for a birdie and it’s really lifted his momentum. That puts him climbing into 3rd with 32 points on the card, and the round trend is still declining, which is exactly what you want to see as the pressure starts to build.

That birdie there is the kind of swing in confidence that can carry you through the closing holes—Rockall looks composed, and right now he’s making the golf feel simple.

Liam Rockall is building momentum on the back nine—he just popped a birdie on Hole 15 to move into 3rd place at 32 points, and the trend is still declining. In this rivalry, that’s the kind of swing that forces the other player to chase rather than dictate.

Rockall’s advantage right now is rhythm: when he’s pressing for position, he’s controlling the scoring windows—three steps ahead in the stretch where competitors usually trade pars for mistakes. If he keeps the pressure on from here, the head-to-head becomes less about who has the loudest finish and more about who blinks first on the closing holes.

Danny Finn has reclaimed the narrative—-6 after 14—and that’s the sort of score you don’t just stumble into; it’s what happens when you keep the head down and let the chances come. Dave Flanagan at -2 after 18 is holding his position as the main pursuer down the stretch, while Eoghan Considine is back at -1 after 14. Liam Rockall and Ciaran Greene sit together at -1 (Rockall after 14, Greene after 13), so the chasing pack is still there—just not close enough to rattle Finn yet.

Then you look lower and it’s all tension: Evan O’Keeffe is at +2 after 13, and the bulk of the field are hovering at +3—Ciaran Considine even after 14, with Tom Curtin, Daire Greene both +3 after 14, and Brendan Considine finishing at +3 after 18. That cluster at +3 tells you the golf is getting more exacting: one slip and you’re in the churn—one smart strike and you’re back in the hunt. Finn’s advantage comes from staying steady while everyone else is choosing between safety and heroics.

OH PAUL O’DONNELL, sitting pretty at +10 after 13 holes… because apparently “bogey” is your personal brand. 🤡⛳️

Up to 19th with 16 points and that declining trend—yeah, it’s not a slide, it’s a freefall. Keep swinging, champ. Maybe the ball will find the fairway on accident.

Hole 14: Eoghan Considine finds the birdie—and you can feel that momentum shift. After moving into 3rd, he’s sitting on 29 points, and the round trend is declining in the best possible way: steady, assured, and getting sharper as he goes.

That’s the kind of score you want midway through the back nine—right on the numbers, right when the pressure starts to bite.

Eoghan Considine is turning this rivalry into a real test of nerves—he just stuck a birdie on Hole 14 to jump his pressure up at 3rd position with 29 points on the card.

With the round trend currently declining, Considine’s message to his rival is clear: when the chase tightens, he’s choosing momentum over caution. This late surge on the back half can swing the head-to-head battle—especially if his opponent can’t match those scoring bursts from the same stretch.