September Event #2

Alan Dempsey is heating up in this rivalry—fresh off a birdie on Hole 17 to keep him right in control at 1st with 32 points. The mood on the course feels like momentum for a rematch: when Dempsey turns a rivalry into a statement hole, he tends to separate himself under pressure.

With the round trend declining, this is the kind of stretch that can tilt head-to-head history for good—especially if his rival can’t answer on the back nine.

Now we’re really into the closing narrative. Alan Dempsey has moved to +3 after 16, level again with Mike Rockall at +3 after 18, and that’s the tightrope at the top—two players, same number, and you sense the finishing holes are deciding who holds their nerve. The chasing pack has tightened too: Oisin O’Malley has crept in at +4 after 15, while Tony McHale is also +4 after 18. Then it’s a solid wall of +5 and beyond, with Dave Flanagan at +5 after 18—that one feels like a statement score at this stage.

Behind them, everyone’s battling for position rather than just pride. Liam Rockall at +6 after 15 and Evan O’Keeffe at +6 after 15 both look set for one more push, while Danny Finn is at +7 after 16. The bigger story is who’s slipping away: Ciaran Considine is +8 after 18, and Brendan Considine has gone to +10 after 18. When you end a phase that far back, it’s about damage limitation and how you finish—because at this point, the leaderboard is a mirror of confidence, not just ability.

Alright, quick bit of clubhouse chatter on Eoghan Considine: he’s sitting 12th with 18 points, and the rumor is the real story isn’t his putter—it’s his sudden “clean strike” session between rounds. Word is he’s been locking in a tighter pre-shot routine with his caddie, and apparently there’s been a little debate in the bag over which wedge he’s trusting for those middle-narrow approaches. If he keeps that rhythm, folks say he could jump up the board fast—because right now he’s playing like someone who knows exactly how this week is going to turn.

Paddy Power – Eoghan Considine (12th, 18 pts) latest tournament odds

Winner market

• Alan Dempsey (top: +3 after 16): 5/2
• Mike Rockall (+3 after 18): 7/2
• Oisin O'Malley (+4 after 15): 9/2
• Tony McHale (+4 after 18): 11/2
• Dave Flanagan (+5 after 18): 13/2

Finish prediction: With the leaders compact at +3 to +5, this could tighten up fast. I make Dempsey the one to just nick it, with Rockall and O'Malley most likely to take up the early chase.

Eoghan note: After a double bogey on 15 and a declining round trend, you’ll want a couple of steady swings from here to avoid dropping further—mover’s probably needs a late rally.

Oi Eoghan Considine… +12 and still doing the “double bogey speedrun” on Hole 15 😭📉

Mate, the only thing declining faster than your round is my patience. See you on 16… if the ball finds civilization again.

Rivalry Update: Eoghan Considine is starting to feel the pressure of the matchup—after a double bogey on Hole 15, his round momentum takes a hit.

He’s currently sitting 12th with 18 total points, and the round trend is declining. In this rivalry, that kind of swing is where one player often turns advantage into separation—and right now, Considine’s counterpunch is getting delayed.

Next question: can he rebound quickly and keep the gap from widening, or will the rival seize control for good?

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

1st / Winner:

• Alan Dempsey — 6/4 (leading +3 after 16)
• Mike Rockall — 5/2 (level +3 after 18)
• Oisin O'Malley — 15/4 (+4 after 15)
• Tony McHale — 7/1 (+4 after 18)
• Dave Flanagan — 12/1 (+5 after 18)
• Liam Rockall — 25/1 (+6 after 15) — currently 7th

Liam Rockall (how I fancy it)

With Liam already a bit behind at +6 and the round trend declining, he’s looking for a late surge—needs a couple of birdie moments to get serious about chasing the top trio.

Short Price Prediction

I think it finishes with Alan Dempsey hanging on just ahead of Mike Rockall—call it a Dempsey 1st, Rockall 2nd type of card.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

Oisin O’Malley (3rd, +4 after 15, birdie on 15, trend improving) — 5/2 to win.

Mike Rockall (+3 after 18) — 9/4 to win.

Alan Dempsey (+3 after 16) — 7/2 to win.

Tony McHale (+4 after 18) — 8/1 to win.

Dave Flanagan (+5 after 18) — 12/1 to win.

How it might finish: With O’Malley making a move—two clear shots of momentum there after that birdie—he looks set to be in the shake-up late on. I’d still make Rockall the most likely winner, but if O’Malley keeps that improving rhythm, a top-2 finish feels very much on the cards.

Oisin O'Malley has just cashed in on Hole 15 with a birdie—and you can feel the momentum shift right there. He’s sitting 3rd now, and with 26 points on the board, the round trend is clearly improving.

That birdie is a big signal: Oisin’s finding a rhythm, striking it with more conviction, and giving himself chances when it matters. Keep this rolling and he could start putting pressure on the leaders from the front edge.

Rivalry Update: Oisin O'Malley just turned in a birdie on Hole 15, vaulting himself into 3rd with 26 total points. The big story in this rivalry? While his opponent has been battling for control, O'Malley is doing the one thing that consistently swings head-to-head matchups—climbing the leaderboard at the right time.

With the round trend improving, this is exactly the kind of late-stretch pressure that can tilt a rivalry: he’s not just matching—he’s building momentum. Stay tuned on how the rival responds from here, because a birdie at 15 often becomes the turning point in these contests.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Evan O'Keeffe focus)

Evan O'Keeffe (currently 7th, +6 after 15) — 14/1

Leaders market

• Alan Dempsey (top of the pile at +3 after 16) — 5/2

• Mike Rockall (+3 after 18) — 9/2

• Tony McHale (+4 after 18) — 8/1

• Oisin O'Malley (+5 after 14) — 12/1

• Dave Flanagan (+5 after 18) — 14/1

Short commentary

Evan’s just popped a birdie at 15, but with the round trend declining he’ll need a couple more slick swings to climb into the finish. If the front-runners hold their nerve, Alan Dempsey looks like the man to survive the pressure—though I can’t ignore the danger of the lads sitting slightly higher but with holes still in hand.

How it might finish: 1st Alan Dempsey, 2nd Mike Rockall, 3rd Tony McHale.

Evan O’Keeffe has the rivalry pulse running as he rolls through Hole 15 with a birdie, climbing to 6th on the leaderboard and stacking up 24 points.

This is the kind of momentum you need against a rival—no panic swings, just steady pressure. With the round trend turning downward (in his favor), O’Keeffe is putting himself in prime position to force his opponent to play catch-up, one clutch shot at a time.

What a finish for Tony McHale! He goes birdie on the 18th—and you can hear the momentum in the way he’s carrying himself. Hanging there in 3rd with 32 points, and that round trend keeps looking the right way: improving.

That’s the kind of close-out you want—tight, confident, and absolutely stamped on under pressure.

Rivalry update: Tony McHale just closed Hole 18 with a birdie, putting him in the 3rd position as his round keeps improving.

This is exactly the kind of late surge that tightens up any head-to-head—because when Tony flips the switch on the back nine, it forces his rival to chase instead of set the pace. With 32 total points on the board, the momentum is clearly his right now.

Well, that’s a meaningful shake-up at the sharp end. Mike Rockall has moved on to +3 after 18, and Alan Dempsey is right there too at +3 after 16—two players, one number, and you can feel the finish getting nervy. Dave Flanagan drops into the mix at +5 after 18, while Tony McHale stays anchored at +5 after 17. That +5 group is becoming the crowd you have to worry about, because one bold shot can turn a three-shot gap into a two-shot scramble in a heartbeat.

From there it’s all about momentum. Oisin O’Malley remains at +5 after 14, but the pressure thickens with Liam Rockall at +6 after 14, and Danny Finn slipping to +7 after 16. Evan O’Keeffe is also at +7 after 14, and the closing stretch looks demanding for the Considines: Ciaran Considine is now +8 after 18, and Eoghan Considine has gone to +10 after 14. When someone’s suddenly at double figures, the question becomes simple—can they recover fast, or is the leaderboard going to run away from them?

Alright, coming into these last two holes, it’s been a mixed bag across the group. Ciaran Considine managed to steady himself, with a bogey on 17 before holding things together on 18 to square it up at par—he’s sitting at +8 overall. Tony McHale has been the standout performer of the pair, picking up a birdie on 16 to move at +5, then staying composed with par on 17—still right on that line. Meanwhile Brendan Considine had a wobble: a double bogey on 18 really hurt, and even though he’s got a par to follow, he remains stranded at +10. And for Stevie Geraghty—tough stuff—he’s been scratched on both 17 and 18, leaving him well out of it at +29. Big swings in fortunes there, folks.

Alright, golf faithful—here’s the latest clubhouse whisper on Stevie Geraghty: the talk around the ropes is that he’s been experimenting with a “clean-up” grip adjustment on his wedge game, basically trying to shave off a couple of those half-hearted strikes that have been keeping him hovering around 16th with just 7 points. Nobody’s saying it’s a full-blown swing overhaul, but the insiders swear he’s treating the next stretch like a final-round audition—more rhythm, less tinkering—and if it clicks, watch how fast the leaderboard can change.

Stevie Geraghty just scratched it on 18?! 😭 That’s not “course management,” that’s course avoidance. You’re 16th on +29—my grandma could throw clubs harder with her eyes closed. Get it together, champ! ⛳️

Rivalry Update: Stevie Geraghty just closed out Hole 18 with a scratched score, and the drama in this head-to-head is heating up. With Stevie sitting at 16th and 7 points, the round trend is firmly declining—a tough swing that typically flips the momentum straight toward the rival.

What this rivalry will come down to now: can Stevie arrest the slide after that scratch, or does the opponent turn it into a statement finish?

Alright, golf fans—Brendan Considine is sitting 12th with 24 points, and here’s the little clubhouse chatter going around: word is he’s been tweaking his routine like a man on a mission—especially that pre-shot tempo—because the last couple of holes he’s been getting a tad too “creative” with line reads. The insiders say his caddie caught him muttering about how the greens are just holding a touch longer than expected, so now he’s leaning more on feel than fear… and, rumor has it, he’s got a new favorite landing spot that’s already got the boys talking. Don’t be shocked if he turns that chatter into birdie fuel on the back nine.