September Event #2

Well well well, Dave Flanagan really out here choosing violence on Hole 3… double bogey at +2 like it’s a lifestyle. 😤

Next time, just hit the ball straight into my inbox so I can file a formal complaint. 🔥⛳️

Rivalry update: Dave Flanagan is starting to feel the heat in this matchup—after a double bogey on Hole 3, he drops to 10th with 4 points.

Right now, the story is clear: the round trend is declining. If this rivalry is about momentum, Dave will need to turn things around quickly—because in a tight head-to-head, one rough swing can hand the advantage to the rival at just the wrong moment.

Well, there’s been a wee shift at the top—Ciaran Considine goes to -2 after 2, and that’s a proper statement so early in the round. The rest of the leading pack hasn’t quite caught him: Kevin Coen is still at -1, while Dart Flanagan and Ciaran Greene are both sitting at E after 2. That one player pulling a little daylight already means everyone else now has to be a touch braver, or at least a touch cleaner, because the margin is going to tighten quickly.

Up the leaderboard, the chasing group is largely level-pegged: Padraig Burke, Daire Greene, Alan Dempsey and Danny Finn are all E after 1, which tells you the scores are being managed rather than chased wildly. And at the back end of this top ten—Brendan Considine +1 and Tony McHale +1 after 2—they’ll be looking at the next holes thinking, “Right, we need to get those pars back to birdie opportunities,” because you don’t want to spend the middle stretch chasing uphill all day.

Alright, here’s the whisper-from-the-tee buzz on Tony McHale: he’s sitting 10th with a cool 3 points, but the real story is what’s happening in his warmup—turns out his coach has been quietly hammering a “get the face square a touch earlier” tweak, and a couple of the club tech guys swear Tony’s been sneaking extra reps on feel shots with a slightly higher ball flight. Nobody’s saying it outright, but if he’s comfortable with that setup, look for Tony to flip the script sooner than later—because right now the course looks like it’s waiting on him to commit.

Welp, Tony McHale is out here playing “scratched but make it fashion” on Hole 2. 😂

Down to +1 through 2 and sitting 10th with 3 points… buddy, my GPS could do better. Round trend: declining like my will to watch this. ⛳️🤦‍♂️

Tony McHale is in the thick of the rivalry heat today, and it’s not going Tony’s way. After a scratched result on Hole 2, he’s sitting 10th with just 3 total points.

Rivalry angle: In matchups like this, one early slip can swing momentum fast—especially when his opponent thrives on pressure. Tony’s declining round trend suggests he’ll need a quick reset to keep pace and avoid the rivalry turning one-sided.

Well, that’s a fantastic start from Ciaran Considine! Hole 2 and he’s gone and found the birdie—that’s two under on the card early doors, and you can feel the momentum swinging his way.

He’s sitting 1st right now with 6 points total, and the round trend is improving. Keep striking it clean, stay patient, and just look to build from here—because with putting like that, he could really turn this into something special.

Ciaran Considine has started this round with real bite, moving into 1st at 6 total points after finishing Hole 2 with a birdie. You can feel the rivalry pressure building—Considine isn’t just playing steady, he’s playing to outpace the opponent, turning momentum into scoreboard advantage.

Right now, the trend is improving, and that’s where rivalries swing: one hot stretch forces the other player into risk, while Ciaran can stay selective and pick off the next scoring window.

Dan Rapaport here—and I’m hearing Brendan Considine has been a little too comfortable on the back nine lately. He’s sitting 10th with 3 total points, but the whisper in the ropes is that he’s been leaning on a “safe-play” approach, swapping feel-for-control with something closer to caution—especially when he sees the same pin placement from the clubhouse view. Word is his practice swing looked sharp, but his confidence is getting nudged by that one bunker line he keeps tracking… and now the boys are watching to see if he turns that minor mental hiccup into a strength or lets it cost him another shot.

Brendan Considine out here treating Hole 2 like it’s a practice swing… “double bogey” so early we’re barely warming up! 😭
You’re 10th with +1 and somehow the only thing declining faster than your round is my faith in your club selection. C’mon champ, earn that +3 like the rest of us paying attention! 🏌️‍♂️🔥

Rivalry update: Brendan Considine is starting to feel the pressure in this matchup—after a double bogey on Hole 2, he’s already down at 10th with just 3 total points.

That swing is a reminder of why this rivalry stings: the opponent thrives when Considine gets clipped early, and today’s declining round trend suggests momentum is slipping away.

Big question now: can Considine claw back with controlled golf over the next stretch and stop the rivalry from turning into a runaway?

Now then—after two, it’s still the Considine name setting the tempo. Ciaran Considine and Brendan Considine are both staying tucked at -1, while Kevin Coen has edged in to join the same mark at -1 after 2. Tony McHale remains steady at -1 as well, so the top end hasn’t opened up—this is heading toward a tight, matchplay-style leaderboard where one swing changes everything.

Just off that pace, Ciaran Greene drops to E after 2, and Dave Flanagan is also level at E. At the other end, Mike Rockall is holding +2, and Stevie Geraghty is still at +2 after 1—so they’ll both want a couple of tidy holes to claw it back. Meanwhile, the E after 0 group—Alan Dempsey and Evan O'Keeffe—are proving they’ve got it in them to join the chase if they can keep the errors to a minimum.

Kevin Coen is flying on the early holes! He’s just birdied Hole 2 for -1, moving himself into 2nd position with 5 points on the board.

And you can feel the momentum—this round trend is improving, and that’s exactly what you want: solid golf, crisp contact, and putting that pressure right where it belongs.

Rivalry Update: Kevin Coen is turning heads early—he just drained a birdie on Hole 2 to move into 2nd place, sitting at 5 total points with an improving round trend.

In this matchup, the key is momentum: when Coen starts rolling like this, it forces his rival to respond fast—because early scoring pressure can swing the entire head-to-head. Right now, Coen is playing like the one hunting the rivalry, not chasing it.

Rivalry Update: Dave Flanagan is keeping the pressure on in this head-to-head battle—he just drained a birdie on Hole 2 to move into 4th with 4 points total.

This matchup has been about momentum swings, and right now Flanagan’s ball-striking is matching his intent: round trend is declining, meaning he’s trending better as the front half unfolds.

If he can ride this early birdie wave, it’s going to force his rival to respond aggressively—because Flanagan isn’t letting the rivalry breathe.

Well, after just the first, it’s an evenly matched start at the top. Tony McHale, Ciaran Considine and Brendan Considine share the lead at -1, all level and all with momentum. Right behind them, Ciaran Greene is even par while Kevin Coen is also square—quick early signs that the scoring is there for anyone who’s patient with their lines.

Down the field, the opening holes have already separated a couple of shoulders: Dave Flanagan is at +1, while Mike Rockall and Stevie Geraghty sit at +2 and will be looking to tidy the errors early. For those at E after 0—Padraig Burke and Evan O'Keeffe—it’s a clean slate, and you’ll expect them to take advantage as the course settles under the next wave of shots.

And Tony McHale has started with a birdie on the very first hole—what a statement. He’s sitting 1st right now, on 3 points, and the early momentum is firmly in his favour.

That positive bounce of the round continues—early signs of an improving trend from Tony. Let’s see if he can keep the rhythm going as we move on.

Rivalry Update: Tony McHale is firing early, and this start matters in a rivalry like no other.

On Hole 1, Tony drains a birdie to sit 1st with 3 total points, his round trend improving as momentum shifts in his favor.

The key in this matchup? When Tony gets ahead early, the pressure tends to mount on his rival—because he’s playing with the confidence of a player who’s already found the rhythm.

Next up: Can he keep that improving trend going hole by hole, or will his rival respond to close the gap?

Well, Ciaran Considine has started in style! After that birdie on the 1st, he’s straight into 1st position with 3 points on the board and he’s heading the right way with an improving trend.

That’s the kind of opening spark you want—steady focus, then let the quality show. Can he keep the momentum rolling down the card?

Rivalry Update: Ciaran Considine is setting the tone early—he’s just poured in a birdie on Hole 1 to grab 1st position with 3 total points. The key to this matchup is how Considine is showing improving form right out of the gate: when he finds rhythm first, his rivals have to chase instead of dictate.

Right now, this rivalry swings toward Considine—pressure starts with the leaderboard, and at the moment he’s putting that pressure squarely on his opponent with momentum already on his side.