September Event #2

Rivalry Update: Eoghan Considine has flipped the momentum on Hole 13, posting a birdie to move into the mix at 11th with 17 points. The key theme in this matchup is control under pressure—Eoghan’s round trend is improving, and that’s exactly the kind of swing that tends to swing rivalries: when he tightens the dispersion and lets his putting do the talking, his opponent has to respond immediately.

With the back end ahead, this rivalry is building into a real test of nerve—can Considine keep collecting points, or will his rival find a counter-punch in the next stretch?

And there’s Oisin O’Malley—he’s back in control on Hole 13. That’s par, and you can feel the momentum shifting. After the earlier bumps, he’s steadying the ship nicely, and at the moment he sits in 3rd with 21 points.

Nice, calm golf—no panic, just executing the basics. You love to see that improving trend kick in.

Hole 13 and Liam Rockall has done brilliantly—birdie in hand, and you can feel the momentum shift. He moves to 3rd in the chase with 21 total points, and the round trend is certainly heading the right way. That’s the kind of tidy golf that keeps you in contention, and right now he’s putting pressure on the rest.

Keep it going, Liam. This is where you turn good feelings into real scoring.

Liam Rockall is heating up on the back stretch—he just splashed in a birdie at Hole 13 to move into 3rd at 21 points, and the round trend is clearly improving.

Rivalry-wise, this is where the matchup matters: Rockall’s momentum is the kind that forces his opponents to tighten up. When he starts turning pressure into birdie runs, the head-to-head becomes less about who’s steady and more about who can strike first—and right now, that’s Liam.

Rivalry update: Padraig Burke just sparked momentum on Hole 14 with a birdie, and that swing is the kind that tends to force his rivals to recalibrate—especially when Burke’s round is declining in form.

He’s sitting at 12th with 18 total points, and after that birdie, the pressure shifts: instead of chasing, Burke is making opponents respond to each low-scoring moment.

Keep an eye on how the next few holes shape the head-to-head—this is where rivalries get decided.

Alright, golf people—here’s the whisper-down-the-12th update: Danny Finn is sitting 6th with 22 points, and the talk in the ropes is that he’s been quietly tinkering with his pre-shot routine—nothing flashy, just little tweaks that are keeping him calm when the birdie chances show up. The insider angle? A couple of players have noticed he’s been asking for yardage reads a touch earlier than usual, like he wants his whole setup “locked” before the gallery gets loud. If he’s got that kind of focus trending, don’t be surprised if the next swing—rather than the next month—turns into his jump in the standings.

Oi Danny Finn… you’re +6 through 14 and still acting surprised like the green didn’t read your mind 😂

That double bogey on 14 is the kind of momentum swing that belongs in a cartoon—“Pow! He’s back to chaos!” 🤦‍♂️

Still hanging around in 4th though… folks, we call that delusion with a leaderboard GPS 📍😤

Danny Finn has entered the rivalry conversation with real momentum—though it’s taken a dip on Hole 14 as he carded a double bogey. That swing has him sitting in 4th right now with 22 total points, and the round trend is declining.

In this matchup, the story is clear: when Danny is on tempo he pressures from the front; when he’s not, the rival immediately turns small mistakes into score separation. Now it’s about recovery—because rivals love nothing more than forcing you to play catch-up after a tough stretch like this.

Next up: Finn needs to arrest the slide and get back to steady scoring, because one clean run could flip the rivalry back in his favor.

Hole 14 — Alan Dempsey goes bogey on the card, but listen to this: he’s still 1st in the clubhouse conversation. With +2 for the round and 26 points to his name, the message is clear—he’s steady under pressure and the overall trend is improving.

That’s classic championship golf: one stumble at 14, then you reset your feet, take your line, and make sure the momentum keeps turning his way.

Alright, here’s the street-level buzz from the fairways: Ciaran Greene is sitting 15th with 14 total points, and the word in the clubhouse is he’s been a little too locked in on one “magic” swing cue—enough that his playing partners started joking he’s trying to outsmart the scorecard instead of outplaying it. One insider told me he’s been quietly working on a shorter pre-shot routine (same words, same waggle, every time), but also—plot twist—he’s allegedly been swapping wedges mid-round when he gets stuck from the same grass lie twice. Translation, it’s not chaos… but it’s definitely high-stakes improvisation, and if the next few holes cooperate, this could be the kind of pivot that rockets him up the board.

Alright Ciaran Greene… dbl-bogey on 16 and you’re still out here trying to win “Most Dramatic Splash Without the Splash Zone” 😭⛳️

Up to +18 through 16 and you’re sitting 15th like it’s a cozy little chair. Keep “declining” that round, king 👑

Ciaran Greene just had a rough moment on Hole 16, signing for a double bogey while sitting 15th with 14 points. The round trend is declining, and this is exactly the kind of swing that fuels a rivalry—because when Greene starts slipping, his opponents sense blood in the water.

In this matchup, the key storyline is momentum: one clean stretch can erase a dent, but a spike like Hole 16 turns the pressure up fast. If Greene can regroup immediately from here, he’ll shift the tone back in his favor and make the rivalry feel like a true fight to the finish.

Mike Rockall walking up to the 16th, and what a steady moment this is—he’s finding par when the pressure can start to creep in.

From where he stands, 2nd place in the mix and 30 points on the board, that par is a tidy little brake on the round. And you can see the trend—it’s still heading the right way, nice and controlled.

Let’s see if he can keep it calm through the closing holes and turn this momentum into something really solid.

Kevin Coen at +14 through 16 and somehow still auditioning for the role of “steady hand on the wrong planet.” 🙃

Hole 16: par. Congrats, you found one (1) green light in the whole horror movie.

Keep trending “declining,” Kevin—maybe straight into the leaderboard’s trash can. 🗑️⛳️

OH WOW Dave Flanagan just pulled a bogey on 16… because apparently “declining round trend” means your game is trending backward. 🤡⛳ You’re on +6 and STILL acting like this is a warm-up.
Keep swinging, champ—maybe the ball will show up when it feels like it. 👏😬

Alright, Wayne Riley on the call here, and those last two holes have really shaken things up. Tony McHale steadied the ship after a big number at the par-14—he was still sitting at +6 despite the scratched at 15, and he’s managed to hang around the mark. Ciaran Considine couldn’t catch a break, back-to-back bogeys at 14 and 15 leaving him trudging along at +7. Brendan Considine had it tougher still—par on 14, then a double bogey at 15, keeping him at +8 and under pressure. And for Stevie Geraghty, it’s been a rough run: scratches on both holes 14 and 15, and he remains well adrift at +23. In short—Tony’s holding it together, the Considines are battling, and Stevie’s still searching for answers.

Dan Rapaport here—and I’m hearing Tony McHale is getting a little too comfortable in that 7th-place spot at 24 points. The clubhouse whisper is his coach has been side-eyeing his tempo lately: too many rushed backswings when the crowd loudens. One of the boys says Tony’s even started tinkering with a more “boring” ball flight—same club, same start line—because he’s sick of seeing one ugly number wreck a whole Sunday. Nothing dramatic, but expect a couple of late adjustments at the next tee-off, the kind you make when you don’t want to be chasing.

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (latest) — based on the current leaderboard and the vibe around the back nine.

• Alan Dempsey — 3/1 (tops the pile +1)
• Mike Rockall — 7/2 (climbed to +2 after 15)
• Danny Finn — 9/2 (up to +4 after 13, strong ceiling)
• Dave Flanagan — 6/1 (holding +5 after 15)
• Oisin O'Malley — 10/1 (level at +5 after 12)
• Tony McHale — 12/1 (scratched on 15; currently 7th at +6, momentum looks shaky)

How it might finish: I fancy Dempsey to just see it out, but Rockall’s the one most likely to nick it if he keeps it together on the closing holes. Finn’s got the punch if he can clean up the scoring stretch—McHale’s still in it, but that scratch on 15 makes the route to glory a bit more awkward.

OH TONY McHALE… on Hole 15 you go and post a SCRATCHED like it’s a fashion statement. That’s not a swing, that’s a crime scene.

Up +6 through 15 and still climbing the leaderboard? Buddy, you’re not trending declining… you’re trending CHAOS. 😤⛳️ #GolfFace #RageTooEarly

Rivalry Update: Tony McHale has found himself in a tense stretch of the rivalry, grinding through Hole 15 where he logged a scratch to keep the match in front of him. Sitting 7th with 24 points, Tony’s round trend is declining—and that’s where his rival loves to pounce.

From here, it’s all about whether Tony can arrest the slide on the back nine: one spark—birdies, or at least no more slips like Hole 15—could swing the head-to-head narrative fast. But if the momentum stays with the other side, this rivalry could turn into a sprint Tony can’t afford to lose.