September Event #1

Eoghan Considine is still battling hard in this round, and the rivalry is feeling it—especially after that double bogey on Hole 15. Dropping shots like that can swing momentum instantly in a head-to-head, and it’s why the pressure is ramping up as he sits at 16th with 21 total points.

Round trend: Declining—not where you want to be when your rival is looking for separation. Considine will need a response over the closing stretch: tighten the tee-to-green execution, give himself fewer long conversion looks, and make sure this double bogey doesn’t become the start of a skid.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

Based on the live leaderboard after recent holes (and how the leaders look to be trading positions).

1st Place

• Daire Greene (currently -3 after 12): 2/1
• Dave Flanagan (currently E after 14): 6/1
• Ciaran Considine (currently +1 after 15): 8/1
• Brendan Considine (currently +1 after 14): 10/1
• Alan Dempsey (currently +2 after 13): 16/1
• Ciaran Greene (currently +3 after 13): 20/1
• Tony McHale / Padraig Burke / Stevie Geraghty / Tom Curtin (all +4 area): 25/1

Quick take: Daire Greene looks like the class of the field at the front, but it’s close enough behind that one wobble could flip it. Ciaran Considine is in the mix in 4th and has just gone bogey on 15 with a declining trend—so he’ll need to steady up fast, otherwise he’s more likely to finish in the top 3-5 than grab the title.

How we think it finishes: Daire Greene to hold on, with Dave Flanagan chasing hard late and one of the Considines (or Alan Dempsey if he heats up) sneaking into the shake-up for 2nd/3rd.

Right on Hole 15, Ciaran Considine lands a bogey—and that’s a timely little wobble as he keeps himself in the mix at 3rd.

+1 on the day, he’s now on 29 points, but the good news? The round trend is still declining, so you can feel there’s plenty of momentum left if he can tighten things up from here.

Come on, Ciaran—this is one of those stretches where one composed swing can swing the whole leaderboard.

Dan Rapaport here—and I’m hearing some real rumblings about Padraig Burke. He’s sitting 7th with 26 points, and insiders say the swing isn’t the concern—the chatter is about his short-game prep: apparently he’s been bouncing between two wedge setups like a man auditioning for a spot in the Ryder Cup, and a couple of the lads reckon he’s doing it because the greens this week are “telling stories” early, before the field catches on. If he’s smart, he’ll stick with the feel that’s been working in practice right after the cameras leave—because right now, the momentum’s there, but he’s still hunting for the one shot he can trust under pressure.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest from the clubhouse)

1. Daire Greene -3 (after 12) — 2/1
Looking the most solid in the early stages; if he’s not losing strokes late, he’ll be hard to catch.

2. Ciaran Considine E (after 14) — 3/1
Stays right in it; the finish hinges on whether he can avoid the big-number swings.

3. Dave Flanagan E (after 14) — 6/1
Close to the front and steady—he’s in perfect position to pounce if leaders slip.

4. Brendan Considine +1 (after 14) — 9/1
Stays competitive; needs a couple of low scores to kick-start the climb.

5. Alan Dempsey +2 (after 13) — 14/1
A bit behind, but still live with a clean run-in.

Your man: Padraig Burke — Padraig Burke +4 (after 15) — 25/1
That double bogey on 15 hurts, and the round trend’s declining. Still, if he can steady himself from here, he can claw back a few spots.

How it might finish (picks)
I fancy Daire Greene to hold his nerve and come home with the win; second place looks like it’ll be a toss-up between Ciaran Considine and Dave Flanagan.

WOOOO Padraig Burke back at it with the double bogey on 15… because why play golf when you can do competitive chaos? 😭⛳️

You’re +4 through 15 and somehow still managed to fall to 7th—mate, I can smell the “builder’s tea” excuses already. Get back on the fairway, not the comedy set! 😂

Rivalry update: Padraig Burke is keeping the competitive pressure on, and right now it’s all about momentum. He just hit Hole 15 for a double bogey, dropping him to 7th with 26 points—but the round trend is still declining, meaning the fight is very much alive as he tries to claw back position.

In this matchup, the key is who can stay mentally steady when the holes get unforgiving—Burke’s rivals know he can be dangerous when he finds his rhythm, but this stretch at 15 is the kind of swing that turns a rivalry into a full-on scramble.

Paddy Power latest tournament odds (as of now):

Daire Greene (-3 after 12): 5/4

Dave Flanagan (E after 14): 13/5

Ciaran Considine (E after 14): 7/2

Brendan Considine (+1 after 14): 9/1

Padraig Burke (+2 after 14): 12/1

Kevin Coen (14th, 24 pts; birdie at 15; round trend declining): he’s currently not in the top mix for outright—more like 100/1 to take it. That birdie helps, but he’ll need a late surge.

How I think it finishes: Greene looks like the one to catch if he keeps the putter steady. With Flanagan and Considine level-par, expect a tight run at the death—Greene to hang on, with Flanagan just shading it for second.

Kevin Coen just flipped the momentum on Hole 15 with a birdie, moving himself to 14th on the leaderboard with 24 total points. And in a rivalry sense? That’s the kind of sharp, timely swing that keeps the head-to-head pressure on.

With the round trend still declining, Coen’s leaning into consistency—making it harder for his rival to seize control late. Right now, this isn’t just about scoring; it’s about who blinks first when the stakes rise down the back nine.

Right now, Daire Greene is doing the quiet work at -3 after 12, while Ciaran Considine has edged right up to E after 14. But what’s really shifted the atmosphere is how quickly the chasing pack has tightened: Dave Flanagan is now E after 14, and Brendan Considine has moved to +1 after 14. When two men at the top of the rest are suddenly pulling level, you know you’ve got a proper finish brewing.

Down the leaderboard it’s still mostly cut-and-thrust golf. Alan Dempsey sits at +2 after 13, and Padraig Burke keeps pressing at +2 after 14. Meanwhile, the pressure’s shown in the higher numbers: Tony McHale and Stevie Geraghty are both at +4 (after 13), while Tom Curtin is also +4 after 12. It’s a board that can swing dramatically with one or two shots—and you can feel everyone sensing it.

Dave Flanagan has just tucked one in on Hole 14 for birdie—and you can feel the momentum shift. He’s sitting 2nd on the leaderboard with 28 points, and the round trend is definitely improving.

That’s the kind of clean, confident golf that separates the contenders. Stay patient now, Dave—there’s no need to force it, just keep rolling them forward.

Rivalry Update: Dave Flanagan just popped a birdie on Hole 14 to keep pace with the heat near the top—he’s sitting 2nd with 28 points as his round trend turns decisively improving.

Right now, this rivalry is being defined by momentum: Flanagan’s ability to turn pressure into scoring is what’s separating him. If he can keep stringing these runs together over the back half, the gap will get harder and harder for his rival to close.

Next up: Holes 15–18 will decide whether this becomes a sprint finish—or a closing statement from Flanagan.

Dan Rapaport here—and I’m hearing Mike Rockall’s been getting a little too “comfortable” in the practice area. Sources say he’s been tinkering with his tempo like it’s a new driver setup, but the real tell is the whispers: his caddie-buddy keeps pushing the same line—shorter backswing, cleaner strike—because the last couple holes have him arriving at greens a touch too spicy. The good news? He’s still sitting 11th with 23 points, so whatever he’s changing must be working just enough to keep the momentum… for now.

HOLY double bogey on 14 and he’s still strolling around like it’s a leisurely Sunday! 😤 Mike Rockall, you’re +5 through 14—my dude, I’ve seen better putting from a Roomba with opinions. #KeepItInTheBag #WindsOfChaos

Rivalry watch: Mike Rockall is leaning into a tough, back-and-forth storyline today—because when his opponent is in the hunt, Rockall can’t afford sentiment. On Hole 14 he takes a double bogey, dropping him to 11th with 23 points. The round’s been declining, and that matters: rivalries like this are usually decided by who can arrest the bleeding first.

Right now, Rockall’s job is clear—shake off the damage on 14 and start turning pressure into pars, not panic. If he can bounce back over the final holes, the rivalry momentum could swing back his way.

Well, the front-end has really come alive. Daire Greene holds his nerve at -3 after 12, and just behind him Ciaran Considine has stayed right in the mix, moving to E after 14. But look at the ripple: Padraig Burke is up to +2 after 14, while Alan Dempsey has dropped to +2 after 13—that’s smart, controlled golf, the sort that makes you feel like you’re suddenly on the right side of the fairway.

Now for the pressure markers. Brendan Considine and Dave Flanagan are both +1 after 13, so they can attack again without apology. But the back end has tightened awkwardly: Tony McHale goes to +4 after 13 and Stevie Geraghty to +4 after 13, while Ciaran Greene remains +3 after 12. This is where champions separate—because the leaderboard isn’t stable anymore; it’s reacting shot by shot.

Rivalry Update: Alan Dempsey is tightening the screws in this head-to-head chase. After a birdie on Hole 13, Dempsey moves into the 6th position with 24 points, keeping the pressure on his rival as the round trend continues to decline.

Right now, this rivalry looks like a momentum battle: Dempsey’s latest surge suggests he’s willing to swing the match with mid-round scoring—exactly when the opponent has to answer.

Dan Rapaport here—and I’m hearing Tony McHale’s been playing a little “off the radar” lately: nothing flashy, but word is he’s got a new routine for his short iron—same swing, different tempo—because he’s been leaving himself way too many awkward putts on the back nine. He’s sitting in 10th with 22 points, and the chatter is that if he can stop flirting with the edge of the greens and start pin-hunting just a touch more, he could jump a few spots faster than the leaderboard can blink. Watch his next look from inside 15 feet—if it’s dialed, this could get interesting.

Oof, Tony McHale really said “let’s double-bogey the vibe” on 13. Down goes the momentum! 📉

Buddy, I’ve seen dryer lint with better lag putting than this. 😭

Currently +4 thru 13 and sitting 10th—come on, swing like your chances aren’t on strike!

Rivalry Update: Tony McHale is battling hard in this showdown, and right now his momentum is taking a dip. On Hole 13, McHale came up with a double bogey, sliding his way to 10th on the leaderboard.

With 22 points and a declining round trend, this is the kind of swing that can shift a rivalry—because the other player will sense the window opening while McHale tries to regroup and keep the match under control.

Keep an eye on the next stretch: this is where rivals start separating—either McHale turns it into a comeback, or the pressure keeps stacking.