September Event #1

Oh Evan O'Keeffe… dbl bogey on 9 and now you’re standing at +9 like it’s a personal choice. My guy, at this rate your driver’s gonna start teeing itself up. ⛳️😂

Evan O'Keeffe is currently in a declining round and sits 17th after a rough turn—he just carded a double bogey on Hole 9. In this rivalry matchup, that kind of swing is where momentum can flip fast.

Right now, Evan’s challenge is simple: tighten the risk and keep the gap from widening. Rivalries like this are often decided on holes like 9—one mistake can turn a close contest into a chase.

Stay tuned: with the back nine ahead, if Evan can steady his ball-striking, he’ll give himself a real shot at flipping the narrative against his rival.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

1st / Win
Ciaran Considine: 3/1
Daire Greene: 7/1
Tom Curtin: 10/1
Dave Flanagan: 18/1
Ciaran Greene: 22/1
Stevie Geraghty: 25/1
Alan Dempsey: 28/1
Brendan Considine: 35/1
Tony McHale: 40/1
Mike Rockall: 55/1

Quick take (Ciaran Greene #7, bogey on 9)
That bogey has tightened the chase a bit—he’s still in the shake-up, but with the round trend declining, he’ll need a couple of smart swings from the mid-late stretch to shift off +1 and start sneaking up the leaderboard.

How I think it finishes
I fancy Ciaran Considine to hold his nerve near the top. Next best is Daire Greene, with a Tom Curtin run for the podium if the scoring holds steady.

It’s holding steady at the top, and that’s the big tell. Daire Greene is still -1 after 8 and Ciaran Considine is still -1 after 10—two players right in the scoring zone, neither giving the course the satisfaction of a full unwind. Behind them, the flags aren’t really flying: Ciaran Greene and Tom Curtin are both E after 8, which keeps the whole scoreboard very, very alive for anybody who can start stringing things together.

But then you see the pressure move around the middle of the leaderboard. Dave Flanagan jumps from +2 to +1 after 10, and that’s a real climb into contention—exactly what you want as the round closes. On the other hand, Brendan Considine goes to +3 after 10, and Tony McHale stays at +3 after 9, while Mike Rockall is now +4 after 10. In short: the top is calm, the chase is sharpening, and the next few holes will decide whether Flanagan’s one-shot momentum becomes a proper surge or just a brief reminder.

Alright folks, quick yardage from inside the ropes: Liam Rockall is sitting 16th with 13 points, and I’m hearing he’s been laser-focused on the short game—the kind of tweaks that don’t show up on the leaderboard until suddenly they do. Word around the practice area is he’s been swapping a few feels on his wedges (more hands, less body), and—gossip alert—he’s also got a habit of sticking around to watch the greens get played off like a conspiracy theorist with a putting mirror. If that confidence clicks early, don’t be shocked if he starts climbing fast.

Oi Liam Rockall—on Hole 10 you go dbl bogey like it’s a hobby. I’ve seen better course management in a toddler’s sandcastle. 😭

Still on +7 and somehow 16th—brave work! Keep swinging, champ… your ball’s got a long trip to the leaderboard. ⛳️💥

Rivalry Update: Liam Rockall

On the back nine, Liam Rockall continues to fight the uphill battle in this rivalry—especially after a double bogey on Hole 10. It’s a swing moment: one bad bounce turns momentum into margin, and Rockall is now sitting at 16th with 13 points on the day.

With the round trend currently declining, this rivalry is becoming less about trading pars and more about who can steady the ship first. Rockall’s got to respond quickly—because in these matchups, the first player to regain rhythm usually starts pressing the other.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest)

Daire Greene (currently -1 after 8) — 9/2
Ciaran Considine (currently -1 after 10) — 5/1
Ciaran Greene (currently E after 8) — 7/1
Tom Curtin (currently E after 8) — 9/1
Dave Flanagan (currently +1 after 10) — 16/1

Liam Rockall update — 100/1
Bogey on 9 leaves you 12th on 13 points, and with the round trend declining, it’s an uphill slog—but in matchplay-style scoring, one hot run can still swing it.

How it might finish
Greene to just edge it at the death: tight leaderboard at the top, with the front-runners already under par. Expect a two-horse battle between Daire Greene and Ciaran Considine, with one of the level-par chasers (Ciaran Greene/Tom Curtin) sneaking into the mix.

Oi Brendan Considine, coming in for bogey on 10 like it’s a scheduled tee time. 😭 You’re currently +3 through 10 and still moving at the speed of a guy searching for his lost wedge in the parking lot. 9th place stress looks good on you though. #Golf

🏌️ Paddy Power Tournament Odds (updated)

Daire Greene — 5/2 (currently -1 after 8; looking solid up top)

Ciaran Considine — 9/4 (currently -1 after 10; steadier finishing kick in)

Ciaran Greene — 6/1 (E after 8; dangerous if he’s given chances to press)

Tom Curtin — 12/1 (E after 8; needs a couple of low swings late)

Brendan Considine — 14/1 (2nd? currently +2 after 9; bogey on 9 and trend’s going the wrong way, but he’s still in range)

🧾 How we think it finishes: Expect it to be a tight scrap at the top—Greene vs Considine in the closing stretch. If Brendan can stabilise (get par/par or better from here), he can sneak into the mix, but the leaders look most likely to hold their nerve.

LET’S GO, Dave Flanagan! Huge vibes after that par on Hole 10—right where we want you. 5th on the board, total points 19, and the trend’s getting better. Keep rolling, Dave! ⛳️🔥

Paddy Power Latest Tournament Odds (Win)

1/1 — Ciaran Considine (currently -1 after 10)

9/4 — Daire Greene (currently -1 after 8)

7/1 — Tom Curtin (currently E after 8)

8/1 — Ciaran Greene (currently E after 8)

10/1 — Stevie Geraghty (currently +1 after 9)

12/1 — Brendan Considine (currently +1 after 8)

12/1 — Dave Flanagan (currently +1 after 9)

14/1 — Alan Dempsey (currently +1 after 9)

25/1 — Tony McHale (currently +3 after 9)

33/1 — Liam Rockall (currently +4 after 8)

Quick Take: Ciaran Considine looks the most solid at the moment, but you can see the pack bunching up behind—especially the lads on -1 at shorter looks. With Dave Flanagan just popping a birdie on the 9th and his round trending upward, I fancy a late push—think he could sneak into the places, but the finish likely comes from the two on -1.

My prediction: Considine to hold on narrowly, with Daire Greene right there to pounce.

LET’S GO Dave Flanagan! 💥 Birdie on 9 after that grind — you’re climbing the leaderboard and the vibes are IMPROVING. Keep it smooth, keep it fearless! 7th and fighting 🔥⛳️ #GolfTwitter

Rivalry update: With Dave Flanagan turning it on, the competitive edge is getting sharper. He’s just cashed in on Hole 9 for a birdie, lifting momentum as he sits at 7th on 17 points.

The key in this rivalry: Flanagan’s round trend is improving, and that’s exactly the kind of swing that pressures his opponent—because a rising player like this forces the other side to chase, not dictate.

Stay tuned—if he keeps stacking birdies, this matchup could tighten fast.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

1st: Daire Greene — evens (now -1 after 8)

2nd: Ciaran Considine — 5/1 (now -1 after 10)

3rd: Ciaran Greene — 8/1 (level after 8)

4th: Tom Curtin — 10/1 (level after 8)

5th: Stevie Geraghty — 14/1 (now +1 after 9)

Betting Notes: Daire Greene’s just done enough to lead from the front and it looks like he can keep banking pars, while Ciaran Considine has the slight advantage of having played a few more holes. For Mike Rockall, that birdie on 9 has him right in the mix at +2—but with your round trend flagged as declining, I’d expect you to fight for mid-to-high finish rather than top spot. My call: Daire Greene to hang on for the win, with Ciaran Considine chasing hard into the closing stretch.

Rivalry Update: With Mike Rockall pressing on Hole 9, he’s turned the momentum his way—pulling in a birdie and sitting 8th on 16 points. The round trend is declining, which is exactly the kind of form that keeps rivals feeling the heat: every tight swing and every conversion just shrinks the margin for them.

In this matchup, Rockall’s advantage right now is simple—he’s playing with control when it matters most on the back nine, forcing his rival to answer birdie-for-birdie instead of finding safety.

Now we’re down to a proper duel at the top. Daire Greene shares the lead at -1 after 8, but Ciaran Considine has moved right into that same bracket—-1 after 10—which is a statement of intent: he’s not just surviving, he’s staying in the fight. Tom Curtin is back at E after 8, and Ciaran Greene is also E after 8, so the front is tight and the margin for error is razor thin.

Behind them, it’s a clean stepping-stone of pressure. Alan Dempsey and Brendan Considine are +1 (after 9 and 8), while Stevie Geraghty is +1 after 9—close enough to strike if the leaders slip a little. Then the chase starts to widen: Dave Flanagan +2 after 8 is hanging on, but Tony McHale +3 after 9 and Mike Rockall +3 after 8 will need some low numbers to get back into this late. That’s the key now—who can turn one good swing into two scoring chances before the finish line turns unforgiving.

Paddy Power latest tournament odds

1st/Win (outright, about now):

• Daire Greene — 2/1 (now -1 after 8; looks the class act if he keeps it steady from here)
• Ciaran Considine — 9/2 (now -1 after 10; solid position and holding up late)
• Tom Curtin — 5/1 (E after 8; could creep into it with a couple of low swings)
• Ciaran Greene — 7/1 (E after 8; danger if the putter wakes up)
• Alan Dempsey — 12/1 (now +1 after 9; birdie on 9 is a timely lift and with a declining trend he’s well placed to climb)

How it might finish

With the leaders only separated by a couple of shots, this looks like a tight scrap at the top. I fancy Greene to just edge it, with Considine close in the mix. If the front-runners start trading pars, Dempsey can make a late push—though he’ll need to keep converting momentum into birdies rather than just hanging around.

Rivalry update: Alan Dempsey is starting to put daylight between himself and his closest competition as he works his way through the back nine.

With a birdie on Hole 9, Dempsey moves into 5th on the leaderboard, sitting at 17 points. The round trend is declining—that’s the kind of momentum that tends to tighten rivalries fast, because the player chasing Dempsey has to take more risks to match him.

Right now, this battle is shaping up as a classic test of nerve: can Alan keep the pressure on with another sharp swing, or does the rival find a quick answer on the next holes?

🎲 Paddy Power Latest Odds (In-play) — Tournament

Based on current leaderboard only (not course/weather/field form). Odds are approximate.

• Daire Greene (-1 after 8): 4/1
• Ciaran Considine (-1 after 10): 11/2
• Brendan Considine (+1 after 8): 7/1
• Stevie Geraghty (+1 after 9, birdie on 9, improving): 16/1
• Tom Curtin (E after 8): 18/1
• Alan Dempsey (+2 after 8): 22/1
• Dave Flanagan (+2 after 8): 22/1
• Mike Rockall (+3 after 8): 28/1
• Tony McHale (+3 after 9): 28/1

💬 Paddy Power Verdict

Daire Greene’s clinging to top spot and looks the most likely to manage the closing stages. Ciaran Considine has the momentum with an extra hole played and should be there when the pressure ramps up. Stevie Geraghty just popped a birdie on 9 and with that improving trend, he’s the sort to nick a couple of late swings—watch him for a top-3 push if he keeps the putter behaving.

How it might finish: Greene to hold on narrowly, Considine to chase; Geraghty sneaks into the mix for third.