June Event

Rivalry Update: With Stevie Geraghty standing on 17th after completing Hole 16 for a double bogey, the pressure in this head-to-head is turning sharply. The round trend is declining, and that kind of swing is exactly what rivals feed off—one costly hole can erase momentum and force a different game plan for the rest of the back nine.

Stakes: Stevie’s at 16 total points, and coming off that dbl-bogey, he’ll need to regroup fast—because in a rivalry, the first mistake often becomes the rival’s opening salvo.

Paul O’Donnell just cashed in with a birdie on Hole 16 and is sitting 7th with 27 total points.

This is the kind of swing that keeps the O’Donnell rivalry pulse hot—because when he’s trending downward in form, a late run like this is how he turns pressure into points and answers a challenge at the exact moment it hurts.

With the round trend declining, the big question is whether Paul can maintain this momentum and force his rival to chase him on the closing holes.

Alright folks, Dan Rapaport here—and I’m hearing the clubhouse buzz that Tony McHale has been quietly tinkering with his pre-shot routine, the kind of stuff you don’t notice on the leaderboard until you do. He’s sitting 13th with 21 points, and rumor has it he’s been getting a little too focused on what his wedges are doing inside the first 10 yards of the landing zone—then immediately changing the call before anyone can clock it. One guy told me Tony’s acting like the course is “teaching him,” but I’ll translate: he’s trying not to let a couple of sloppy reads get inside his head again.

OH TONY MCHALE… dbl bogey on 16 and we’re still out here clowning on +11. 🥴

13th place, 21 points, and your “round trend” is basically falling down the stairs. KEEP IT COMING—this is a highlight reel for the sandbaggers! ⛳️😂

Rivalry Update: Tony McHale is in the thick of it—right now in 13th with 21 points after finishing Hole 16 with a double bogey. The bigger story for the rivalry is that McHale’s momentum has slipped, with the round trend declining, giving his chief rival a chance to seize control when the pressure spikes.

That double bogey on 16 isn’t just a score—it’s a statement to the rivalry: one mistake can swing the matchup fast. If McHale wants to turn this head-to-head back in his favor, the finish has to be about damage control and clutch scoring to close the points gap.

Alright, here’s the scoop, folks—Alan Dempsey is sitting 3rd with 30 points, and I’m hearing the real story isn’t just his irons, it’s his pre-round routine. Word in the clubhouse is he’s been swapping his usual feel for a brand-new groove: shorter waggles, firmer grip pressure, and—wait for it—quietly leaning on advice from someone who usually “doesn’t talk” during the week. If he keeps that approach locked in, he might make this leaderboard look a lot less random than it currently does.

ALAN Dempsey out here playing scramble golf on hole 16 like it’s a lifestyle choice. Double bogey?! Dude, you were +2 and somehow still managed to trip over the scorecard.
cmonnnnn—save that hustle for the back nine, not the panic button. 📣⛳️ #3rdPlaceButMakeItChaos

Alan Dempsey walks up to Hole 16 and it’s a double bogey—and you can feel the air change around the course. After that wobble, he’s still holding 3rd place, sitting at 30 points overall, but the round trend is definitely heading in the wrong direction.

Still, in a tight leaderboard moment, it’s about damage control now: keep it simple, keep it moving, and get back to scoring before the finish.

Rivalry Update: Alan Dempsey is making noise in this matchup—currently sitting 3rd with 30 points as he just played Hole 16 for a double bogey.

It’s a tough swing in the rivalry moment, but the round trend is declining, and that’s where Dempsey typically has to dig in—especially when the opponent is likely pressuring for momentum.

Right now, this rivalry is less about clean saves and more about who can arrest the slide first after that rough stop at 16. The next holes could decide whether Dempsey’s comeback starts now—or whether his rival forces the gap.

Padraig Burke grabs himself a bogey on the 16th, and it’s that steady, grinding kind of golf that keeps him right in the mix. He’s still second in the chase, sitting on 31 points, with the round trending the right way as it continues to decline. One hole down, momentum kept—let’s see if he can turn this into a tidy close.

Oh Danny Finn, finished Hole 18 “on par” like that’s supposed to save you… while you’re still +10 total. That’s not golf, that’s interpretive archery with a 7-iron. Nice climb into 11th though. 😬🏌️‍♂️ #DannyFinn #JustSendIt

Ryan Kelly out here flirting with +3 like it’s a tee time he can’t commit to. 😤 Hole 18 bogey… nice work turning “declining trend” into direct-to-trashcan energy. See you on the range, champ! 🏌️‍♂️

Paddy Power Golf Specials — Tournament Odds (Latest)

1st/To Win:
Alan Dempsey — 3/1
Padraig Burke — 11/4
Oisin O’Malley — 5/1
Ryan Kelly — 7/1
Ciaran Considine — 10/1
Phil Staunton — 14/1
Eoghan Considine — 18/1
Paul O’Donnell — 22/1

Mike Rockall update: You’re 16th on 16 points after 15 holes with a par at the last — but the declining trend means you’ll need a couple of timely swings coming in.

How it might finish: Dempsey and Burke look set to battle for top spot — I fancy a tight finish at the top, with O’Malley likely to push late if he strings together birdies in the closing stretch.

Alright, let’s take it from the last couple of holes and see how this field’s shaking out. Mike Rockall has had a rollercoaster moment—he’s strayed into a bogey on 14 after that scratchy patch, and he’s still sitting at +14 overall. Stevie Geraghty hasn’t quite got things going though, with two straight scratches recorded on holes 15, leaving him on +14 as well—no easy consolation when you’re chasing scores. Meanwhile, Oisin O’Malley is looking steadier: he’s slipped to a bogey on 14 but then straightened up with a par on 15, holding firm at +1. And Phil Staunton—he’s been a bit untidy at the business end, carding a bogey on 14 and then a par on 15, staying at +4.

Paddy Power Tourney Odds (Latest)

1st Place

Alan Dempsey: 4/1
Padraig Burke: 9/2
Oisin O'Malley: 11/2
Ryan Kelly: 6/1
Ciaran Considine: 8/1

Top-3 Finish

Oisin O'Malley: 6/5
Alan Dempsey: 4/6
Padraig Burke: 2/1
Ryan Kelly: 5/2
Ciaran Considine: 7/2

Commentary: Oisin’s in 3rd after rolling off par on the 15th, but the round trend is declining—so he’ll need a late edge. I fancy Alan and Padraig to squeeze it out with the most consistent footing, while Oisin is priced right to hang around the top as the chase tightens.

How I think it finishes: Alan Dempsey to edge it, with Padraig Burke chasing hard and Oisin O'Malley staying in the mix to finish 2nd/3rd.

Hole 15 — and Oisin O’Malley plays it to par. Not flashy, not frantic, just efficient golf at just the right moment. From 3rd place and with 29 points on the board, you can really feel the declining trend taking hold—this is the sort of steadying of the ship that wins tournaments.

He’s keeping pressure on while others start to look a little more vulnerable out there. Par at 15? That’s smart. That’s control.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest) — after the action at Hole 15, here’s how we rate the leaders to go on and lift the trophy:

• Alan Dempsey (E after 15): 4/1 — steady up the leaderboard; if he keeps momentum, he’s right there at the finish.
• Padraig Burke (E after 15): 11/2 — hard to shake, but needs to sharpen up the closing holes.
• Oisin O’Malley (+1 after 14): 6/1 — just a point behind; could easily turn that into a winning position with a couple of key looks at birdie.
• Ryan Kelly (+2 after 17): 12/1 — made his push and is still in range; finish could be tense.
• Ciaran Considine (+3 after 18): 18/1 — strong effort so far, but needs others to wobble from here.

Phil Staunton (+4 after 15, 6th): 33/1 — round trend is declining, so he’ll need a late flurry to climb back into contention.

How I think it’ll finish: Looks like a tight scramble at the top. Most likely result is a win from Dempsey or Burke, with O’Malley lurking if he converts chances on the back nine.

Dan Rapaport here: Folks in the clubhouse are whispering that Stevie Geraghty is operating with a little extra motivation this week—nothing dramatic, just one of those “I can’t believe that happened last time” mindsets. He’s sitting 16th on 16 points, and I’m hearing he’s been quietly drilling the stuff that usually bites him: short irons from awkward lies and those touchy middle-green putts where you can feel the line but not quite trust it. Word is he swapped a couple practice reps with the guys on the bag, and if the tempo holds, he could climb fast—because Stevie’s the type who turns a near-miss into a statement when the course stops giving freebies.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest) — with Stevie Geraghty currently 16th (16 points) after a scratched Hole 15 and a declining trend.

Top 10 / best priced to win:

1) Alan Dempsey — EVENS (after 15: level par)
Pace at the top and looks steady enough to close.

2) Padraig Burke — EVENS (after 15: level par)
Right there again—if he keeps it tidy on the back nine, he’s right in the finish.

3) Oisin O’Malley — +250 (after 14: +1)
One of the liveliest profiles—needs a couple of flips to nick it late.

4) Ryan Kelly — +300 (after 17: +2)
Slightly chasing the leaders but has time on his side.

5) Ciaran Considine — +350 (after 18: +3)
Completed—if he’s set, it’s all about whether the leaders can’t be caught.

How it could finish (quick take): I fancy a Dempsey vs Burke showdown. If the leaders avoid any more hiccups and the rest of the field can’t gain enough ground fast, we could see it end level at the top—with the winner coming from the pair.

Note: Odds are mock Paddy Power style based on the leaderboard snapshot only.

Alright Stevie Geraghty, you just scratched on 15 like the course personally insulted you. That’s not “strategy,” that’s panic with a wedge. Now you’re sitting +14 and somehow still 16th… at this rate the leaderboard needs a dustpan. 🧹⛳️ #FairwayToNowhere