September Event #1

Rivalry Update: Liam Rockall is making noise at the business end—Hole 17 saw him come up scratched, but he’s still sitting 17th with 22 points as the round trend continues to decline.

Right now, this is the kind of moment rivalries are made of: one misstep at 17, and suddenly the matchup tightens—pressure, nerves, and every shot matters for who can seize the closing holes.

Hole 17: Dave Flanagan strikes again—finding par and staying right in the mix as he sits 3rd on the leaderboard.

Context: With his total moving to 33 points and the round trend declining, Flanagan’s doing exactly what you want under pressure—steady golf, no big mistakes, and momentum heading into the finish.

Daire Greene stays put at -4 after 15, and that steadiness at the top is exactly what you want when the course is starting to ask more questions. Ciaran Considine is still level at E after 17, while Dave Flanagan remains at +1 after 16. The group just behind the leader is holding its shape too—Ciaran Greene at +2 after 15—but we’re seeing more players press into the same sort of scoring window.

Look at the movement in the chasing pack: Alan Dempsey is now +4 after 16, matching Ryan Kelly at +4 after 15, while Stevie Geraghty has climbed to +5 after 16. Mike Rockall is also at +5 after 16, so that’s two men hanging right on the edge of a breakthrough. And Padraig Burke remains strong at +3 after 17, meaning the last stretch could easily shuffle the order if anyone finds one or two clean, confident swings.

Alrighty, from where we’ve been watching—over the last two holes it’s been a real mix-up. Tony McHale gave himself a bit of heartburn with a par on 15 followed by a bogey on 16, keeping him sitting at +7. Meanwhile, Alan Dempsey couldn’t get much going—he dropped another bogey on 15 and another on 16, so he’s also holding steady at +4. And Stevie Geraghty—started with a birdie on 15 but then slipped back with a bogey on 16, leaving him at +5. So it’s not a clean run for anyone—just one swing away either way as they head into the next stretch.

TONY McHale out here playing like his golf ball is using “find my iPhone” technology. Hole 16 bogey—love to see it. You’re +7 through 16 and still somehow “climbing” in 12th… sure, buddy. 🌟

Daire Greene has tightened his grip on things—he’s now -4 after 15, and that one-stroke swing at the right time can sap the will of the chasers. Behind him, the leaderboard is starting to spread just a touch: Ciaran Considine is now level at E after 17, while Dave Flanagan steadies at +1 after 16. Ciaran Greene holds at +2 after 15, and Alan Dempsey and Brendan Considine are both in the thick of it at +3—Dempsey after 15, Brendan after 16.

Then you’ve got a bit of a different story starting to unfold: Padraig Burke has moved to +3 after 17, with Ryan Kelly and Stevie Geraghty sitting at +4 after 15. And Mike Rockall is still carrying +5 after 16, which tells you he’s not out of it—just needs the kind of finish that turns pressure into permission. When the leader goes deeper into the red, it’s those mid-card targets at +2 and +3 that will make the closing holes so compelling.

🏌️ Paddy Power Tournament Update

With Tom Curtin sitting 13th on 23 pts after carding par on 15 (and with that declining round trend), the market’s pricing him as more of a scrap for the back end of the points than a podium challenger.

Latest Odds (Tournament Winner)

• Daire Greene (-4 after 15): 7/4 — clear momentum, looking like the one to catch.
• Ciaran Considine (E after 17): 5/2 — steady finish required, but can absolutely pounce.
• Dave Flanagan (+1 after 16): 6/1 — in the mix; depends on whether he can keep it tight late.
• Ciaran Greene (+2 after 15): 8/1 — needs a low run; looks live if parry/you-blow happens.
• Alan Dempsey (+3 after 15): 10/1 — consistent enough to climb, but wins need more.
• Brendan Considine (+3 after 16): 12/1 — another steady option, but a big move is required.
• Tom Curtin (13th, 23 pts): 100/1 — par on 15 is solid, but trend’s not screaming “title charge”.

🧾 How we think it finishes

My read? Daire Greene holds the advantage—he’s got the best buffer at the top. I can still see Ciaran Considine nicking it if the closing stretch stays calm, with Flanagan likely to be the late mover if he finds one or two key gains.

Prediction: Greene to edge it, Considine second, Flanagan third.

Tom Curtin out here acting like par is a myth 😂 Hole 15 and you’re still at +7—brave strategy, just vibing your way to 18. Somebody hide the sand wedge, he looks confused again.

#GolfTwitter #TomCurtin #13thPlaceDelusion

Paddy Power Latest Tournament Odds (after the latest on-course updates)

Snapshot: Daire Greene leads at -4 after 15. Ryan Kelly sits 8th on +4 after 15 with a bogey on 15 but an improving round trend.

• Daire Greene (-4 after 15): 9/2 — Solid cushion at the top; if he keeps it tidy from here, he’s the one to beat.
• Ciaran Considine (E after 17): 6/1 — In striking distance; slight delay in holes played, but his level is tournament-winning.
• Dave Flanagan (+1 after 16): 8/1 — Steady sort; could climb with a couple of pressure pars.
• Ciaran Greene (+2 after 15): 14/1 — One or two smart swings could flip him up the leaderboard quickly.
• Padraig Burke (+3 after 17): 18/1 — Needs a strong finish; odds suggest he’s got work to do but it’s not out of reach.
• Brendan Considine (+3 after 16): 20/1 — Same story: if he turns momentum into birdies, he’s live.
• Alan Dempsey (+3 after 15): 25/1 — Can push towards the front with clean scoring in the closing stretch.
• Ryan Kelly (+4 after 15): 50/1 — Bogey on 15 isn’t ideal, but the improving trend keeps his options open for a late surge into the money.

How we think it finishes: I’ve got Daire Greene edging it if he holds his nerve — likely to close strong and turn the lead into a win. Closest heat looks like Ciaran Considine, with the rest fighting it out for the minor places.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

Daire Greene (1st, -4 after 15) — 1/3 (favourite). Birdie on 15 and you can see the momentum: improving round and he’s in total control of the front.

Ciaran Considine (2nd, E after 17) — 5/1. Needs to keep the pressure on—still well placed, but the window’s smaller as Daire closes.

Dave Flanagan (3rd, +1 after 16) — 14/1. Big finishing burst required from here, but there’s a pathway if the leaders slip.

Ciaran Greene (4th, +2 after 15) — 18/1. Kept it tidy—can climb, but needs a couple of swings with the putter.

Alan Dempsey (5th, +3 after 15) — 25/1. Outside chance only—must catch fire from this point.

How it might finish: I’ve got Daire grinding it home. If he keeps the ball in play and avoids the big numbers, a top-of-the-leaderboard hold looks the most likely outcome—call it a narrow win with the chasing pack unable to string enough birdies together.

Hole 15 and Daire Greene is flying! A birdie puts him right on top of the leaderboard—he’s sitting 1st with 34 points and the momentum is clearly turning in his favour. You can feel the confidence growing out there, and with the round trend improving, this is exactly the sort of stretch you want when the pressure starts to creep in.

Daire Greene has the rivalry in his sights right now—he just cracked one for birdie on Hole 15 and he’s sitting in 1st with 34 points.

In this matchup, that kind of swing is exactly how Greene gets leverage: the other player may be hunting consistency, but Greene’s round trend is improving, and that momentum tends to tighten the margin and force mistakes under pressure.

With the closing holes ahead, expect this rivalry to boil down to who can keep their attack rolling—because Greene’s already proving he can turn pressure into birdie pressure.

Alrighty folks, it’s been a gripping little run over holes 16 and 17. Ciaran Considine steadied himself nicely—he carded par on 16, then nailed a birdie on 17, keeping things level at E. Padraig Burke had a more challenging patch early with par on 16—but he stood up late with a birdie on 17, still sitting at +3. Meanwhile Kevin Coen couldn’t quite find the spark, matching par on both holes and holding at +6. And Eoghan Considine? He copped it on 16 with a bogey, but then responded with a birdie on 17 to keep the pain at +9. Big momentum swings, and the group’s heading into the next stretch with plenty to play for.

Eoghan Considine is sharpening the edge of his rivalry with every step down the stretch—he just nails a birdie on Hole 17, climbing into the pressure moment with a declining round trend. Sitting 15th with 25 points, it’s the kind of late momentum swing that rivals live for: the look-up at the scoreboard, the sense that the other player’s advantage is slipping.

With 17 played in the bag and the rhythm trending down (in his favor), Considine’s battle at the top of this storyline feels less like a sprint and more like a duel—one where his best shots are arriving right when the rivalry demands them.

Oh, Ciaran Considine just sticks it for a birdie on the 17th—and you can feel the pressure shift straight away. He’s up in 2nd place, sitting on 34 points overall, and with that score, the momentum looks real.

That round trend is declining too—meaning his form is tightening up at exactly the right time. If he keeps his composure over the last hole, this could be a very special finish.

Rivalry update: Ciaran Considine is starting to look like the one to break the pattern. With a birdie on Hole 17, he’s moved into 2nd at 34 points, and the round trend is still declining—meaning his form is tightening up right when it matters.

This is exactly where his rivalry tends to flare: Considine’s momentum puts immediate pressure on his opponent, forcing them to answer with low numbers from the back end instead of protecting a lead. If he carries this downhill swing into the finish, this rivalry could tilt decisively in his favor.

Watch next: Can Considine stay composed on the final stretch and turn that late birdie into separation?

Rivalry Update: Padraig Burke

With Hole 17 bringing him a birdie, Padraig Burke is sitting 5th on 31 points and the round trend is still declining—the kind of form that often flips rivalries on their head late in the match.

Burke’s momentum here feels like a statement: when his rivals think they’ve seized control, he tightens up, capitalizes on scoring chances, and keeps the pressure on through the stretch.

Alright, last two holes and it’s been a mixed bag for the crew. Dave Flanagan steadied himself with a bogey to start but then matched it with par on the 16th, holding firm at +1. Brendan Considine had a wobble early with a double bogey and then couldn’t quite recover, finishing the stretch still out at +3. Over on the scorecard, Mike Rockall was consistent but stuck in the grind—par-par across the two holes keeps him perched at +5. And Liam Rockall struggled a bit more: a bogey followed by par means he’s sitting at +10—that’s a tough mountain to climb from here.

Dave Flanagan steps up on the 16th and brings it home at par—a neat little hold that keeps him ticking along in style.

He's now 2nd in the clubhouse chase with 31 points, and the round’s showing that declining trend—exactly what you want as the pressure starts to gather.

Daire Greene has held the top, now at -3 after 14, but notice what’s happened behind him—this is where it gets interesting. Ciaran Considine remains at +1 after 16, while Dave Flanagan is right in the hunt at +1 after 15. You can feel the momentum shifting: Ciaran Greene drops to +2 after 15, and Ryan Kelly pops up at +3 after 14, turning that middle of the card into a live chase.

Further down, the pressure is mounting without anyone going away. Brendan Considine and Alan Dempsey are both at +3 after 15, while Padraig Burke stays strong at +4 after 16. The real headline is Mike Rockall arriving at +5 after 15—not quite in the leading mix yet, but with scores climbing and coming down, one tidy finish can still change who’s holding the steering wheel come the closing holes.