September Event #2

Mike Rockall gets his nose in front on Hole 15 with a neat par—and that keeps the momentum firmly on his side. He’s sitting 2nd in the group and marching on with 28 points, with the round getting better as he goes. No drama, just good control—this is exactly the kind of steadiness you want when the pressure starts to creep in.

Well, there’s the tell-tale separation. Alan Dempsey remains right on the summit at +1 after 13, and Mike Rockall is still right there too—though he’s dropped a shot now to +2 after 15, so the chase window is narrowing as we head into the finish. Up at +4, Evan O’Keeffe is still hanging tough at +4 after 11, while Tony McHale is steady at +4 after 14, and Danny Finn keeps it together at +4 after 13. The front half of the field look composed—but you don’t have to look far to see who’s wrestling the course late.

Back end, the wheels have started to wobble: Dave Flanagan has moved to +5 after 15, while the Considine brothers are both sat at +6 after 14—Brendan and Ciaran—indicating they’ve steadied but haven’t cracked the code. Oisin O’Malley is at +6 after 11, and Liam Rockall is still out at +8 after 11, so Liam’s tournament likely comes down to whether he can turn the last few holes into a statement. Dempsey holds the line—for now—and the question is whether anyone can make a serious run at him in the closing stretch.

Mike Rockall’s swing today looked like it was designed by a committee: unpredictable tempo, wild face control, and a finish that never quite commits. You’re sitting 2nd with 29 points, sure—but the way he’s flinging it around means it’s only a matter of time before the wheels come off and the “skill” becomes “luck.” The ball doesn’t come off with confidence; it comes off with negotiation. If he doesn’t tighten the fundamentals fast, this leaderboard won’t be so friendly for long.

Paddy Power Golf Update

Kevin Coen sits 14th after finishing Hole 15 with a bogey (now 16 pts), and the round trend is declining—so today’s all about damage control from here.

Latest Tournament Odds (to win)

• Alan Dempsey (top, +1): 5/2
• Mike Rockall (+2): 9/2
• Evan O'Keeffe (+4): 6/1
• Danny Finn (+4): 6/1
• Tony McHale (+4): 7/1
• Dave Flanagan (+5): 10/1
• Brendan Considine (+6): 14/1
• Oisin O’Malley (+6): 16/1
• Ciaran Considine (+6): 16/1
• Liam Rockall (+8): 25/1

How it might finish

If Dempsey keeps it tidy, he’s the man to hold off the charging pack—however, with a few players clustered on +4 and +5, we could easily see a tight finish around the clubhouse. My call: Dempsey to just edge it, with Rockall and one of the +4 crowd breathing down his neck.

Kevin Coen out here playing “Almost World Class” like it’s a real strategy 😭

One bogey on 15, down to +14… bro you’re not chasing the cut, you’re chasing the absence of a camera. #GolfLife

Up next: please tell me he’s aiming for the putting green and not the parking lot 🙃

🏌️ Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)

Dave Flanagan sits 6th on +5 after a bogey at the 15th and a declining round trend — that’ll be hurting his short-term momentum.

1st Place

• Alan Dempsey (+1): 2/1 — holding the slight lead and looking solid at the sharp end.
• Mike Rockall (+2): 9/2 — up at the top and still very much in it.
• Tony McHale (+4): 11/2 — creeping up; if he gets the putter going he can jump late.
• Evan O'Keeffe (+4): 6/1 — early clubhouse position, could spike with a couple of swings.
• Dave Flanagan (+5): 20/1 — needs a lift from here; with the trend fading, it’s an uphill task.

How it might finish

I can see this ending with Alan Dempsey edging it in a tight scramble, with Mike Rockall and Tony McHale the most dangerous chasers. For Flanagan, best case is a late rally to grab a top-3/5 finish — but the bogey at 15th keeps him outside the immediate title fight.

That’s a real shift in complexion. Alan Dempsey has clawed his way back to the front at +1 after 13, and now Mike Rockall remains the chasing constant at +2 after 14. You can see the pressure change with every move—because as soon as Alan gets one back, it forces the others to start swinging a little freer, and sometimes the course doesn’t forgive that. Behind them, the scoring is staying stubborn: Tony McHale is still at +4 after 14, Danny Finn into +4 after 13, and Evan O’Keeffe is holding at +4 after 11.

Then the back end of the leaderboard is starting to separate. Dave Flanagan is at +4 after 14, but the Considine pair have both gone to +6 after 14—Brendan and Ciaran—which tells you they’re fighting, not cruising. Oisin O’Malley sits at +6 after 11, while Liam Rockall has drifted out to +8 after 11. If Liam can’t find a late surge, it’s going to be a contest between Dempsey and Rockall, with the rest watching for a moment of hesitation in the finishing stretch.

Alan Dempsey’s swing looks like it was built from vibes and pure hope—great for confidence, awful for contact. He’s throwing the club around like it’s allergic to consistency, with a path that can’t decide whether it wants to start left or just panic mid-swing. The result? Weak strikes, shaky tempo, and that “watch me fix it on the next one” energy that never quite arrives.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS from the tee: Alan Dempsey is rumoured to be joining next year’s season of Full Swing on Netflix! 👀

He just drained an eagle on Hole 13, currently sitting 1st with 25 points and a clearly improving round trend—exactly the kind of fearless, focused energy we love watching.

And off-camera? If his temperament stays the same, expect a blend of quiet confidence and big “let’s go” moments—the type who’ll break down every shot like it’s a highlight reel, then crack a joke mid-interview when the pressure hits.

Stay tuned—Full Swing fans, you heard it here first. 🎬🏌️‍♂️

LET’S GO, Alan Dempsey! 🦅 Eagle on 13 and you’re sitting 1st with the points flying—that improvement trend is REAL. Keep it rolling, champ! 💪⛳️ #Golf #BallStriking

Alan Dempsey has absolutely ignited things on Hole 13—an eagle to keep him out front in a big way. He’s sitting 1st right now with 25 points, and you can feel the momentum shift as the round trend keeps on improving.

That’s the kind of swing in confidence you bank for late on—one brave moment, and suddenly the target gets closer. Keep it tight, stay patient, and let the putts come to him.

Alan Dempsey has shifted the spotlight in this rivalry—his eagle on Hole 13 to move into 1st with 25 total points.

What’s key for this matchup is the momentum: the Round Trend is improving, and Dempsey’s form is starting to look like it’s forcing his rival to react rather than dictate. Right now, it feels like this contest is less about one big swing and more about who can keep stacking pressure—Dempsey just did it at the perfect moment.

Stay tuned: rivals like this don’t just trade shots—they trade timing, and Dempsey has found a rhythm that’s hard to match.

Danny Finn is in full rhythm right now—he just rolled in a birdie on Hole 13 to stay perched at 4th with 22 points, and the round trend is clearly improving.

In this rivalry, the key is momentum: when Finn turns the dial like this, it forces his opponent to respond immediately—because one slip off the fairway usually costs strokes that you can’t win back later.

With Finn gaining control through the middle stretch, you can feel the pressure mounting in the head-to-head battle. This is the kind of swing that flips rivalries—watch whether the other player can match the pace from here on out.

Padraig Burke at +11 on 13… buddy you’re not playing golf, you’re doing modern slow-motion chaos. Hole 13 bogey like it’s a hobby—12th place and trending down. Keep it up, I’m loving this mess. 😂⛳️

Hole 14: Tony McHale finds par—a steadying moment after a rocky patch. He’s sitting 3rd and the round trend is still coming down, which is exactly what you want when the pressure starts to build. Level on the par five—he’ll take that all day.

Scorecard: Total points now 24.

Dan Rapaport here, and I’m hearing a little clubhouse buzz around Stevie Geraghty—you know how it goes when a player’s sitting 16th on 7 points. Word is Stevie’s been leaning hard on a “quiet” practice block between holes, and the staff swears his short game feel is suddenly sharper—especially from those annoying fringes where everyone else turns into accountants. But here’s the gossip: the swing coach says Stevie’s been fighting a minor timing hitch that shows up right after he hears the crowd perk up, so expect him to either dial it in fast… or come out swinging like he’s trying to out-talk his own nerves.

Oh Stevie Geraghty… scratched on 14 like the golf gods were erasing your confidence. 😭 You’re +21 through 14 and sitting in 16th—keep ‘em guessing, I guess! At this rate your only birdie is gonna be the one on your scorecard… oh wait.

Rivalry Update: Stevie Geraghty is struggling as the contest shifts on the back half—he’s scratched on Hole 14 and sits at 16th with 7 points.

It’s a tough turn in the rivalry: when the momentum swings, Geraghty’s round trend has been declining, and that’s exactly when his rival tends to press—looking to capitalize on errors and keep the pressure on down the stretch.

With Hole 14 in the books, the key question is whether Geraghty can arrest the slide and regain shape against the heat of the rivalry.

Eoghan Considine is turning the rivalry heat right now—because on Hole 11 he’s answered a competitive back-and-forth with a birdie. He’s sitting 11th with 13 total points, and with the round trend declining, it’s the kind of momentum swing that can flip a head-to-head match.

In rivalries, one birdie isn’t just a score—it’s a message. Considine’s staying aggressive mid-round, and that pressure can force the other player to chase instead of control. If he keeps this downward trend steady, this contest could tighten up fast.

Rivalry Update: Oisin O’Malley is pressing right now.

Through 11 holes, Oisin has popped a birdie, moving into 9th place with 16 total points. The bigger story is momentum in the rivalry—when Oisin’s round starts to dip and then climb again, it forces his rivals to play more conservatively.

With the round trend still declining, this birdie is a statement: Oisin is narrowing the gap and making sure the head-to-head stays tense from here to the finish.