September Event #2

And it’s tightening up again—Mike Rockall stays the one to chase at +2 after 14, but the rest of the leaderboard is starting to peel away from him. Alan Dempsey has moved into +3 after 12, and you’ve got that little ripple effect of pressure: Dave Flanagan drops back to +4 after 14, while Evan O’Keeffe remains at +4 after 10. It’s the same story—play solid, but the guys who try to force it are getting punished now as we get deeper into the round.

From there, the chasing pack is still very much live: Tony McHale at +4 after 13, Ciaran Considine at +5 after 13, and Danny Finn at +5 after 12. Brendan Considine is sitting at +6 after 13, and up top of the others you’ve still got Liam Rockall and Oisin O’Malley both at +7 after 10—those two will be looking at the closing holes like they’re built for boldness. But if Rockall keeps finding fairways and stacking pars, the rest will have to do it the hard way.

Alright, some real momentum swings over these last two holes. Mike Rockall has stayed razor steady—he was birdie at 13, then managed par at 14, so he’s holding that +2 position like a true pro. Dave Flanagan was the headline at 13 with an eagle, but he couldn’t quite keep the run going as the wheels came off at 14 with a double bogey—so the back-to-back contrast leaves him back at +4. Meanwhile, Ciaran Greene couldn’t find any traction: it’s been bogey-bogey to finish the stretch, leaving him at +15. And Kevin Coen? He’s been solid enough early on with a par at 13, but then he drops the ball big time at 14 with a scratch, keeping him at +13. Bottom line: Rockall’s clean play is paying off, Flanagan’s got the big upside but needs to tighten up, and the others are just battling to get back in it.

Mike Rockall arrives at Hole 14 and finds par—a steady little moment in the round. With him sitting 1st on 26 points and that round trend continuing to improve, he’s keeping his nerve when the course starts to ask more of you.

It’s a clean hold of the line, and you can feel the confidence building as he protects momentum going into the back stretch.

Dan Rapaport here: You know how it goes—Kevin Coen’s sitting 14th with 15 points, and in the clubhouse buzz I’m hearing it’s not just the swing that’s been a little “work in progress.” Apparently, he’s been tinkering with a new-ish feel on his putter stroke—short, sharper tempo—because when the pace gets tight, he’s been the guy drifting a few reads. The insiders say he’s quietly checked his setup after a couple of lip-outs, and if he keeps the putter from turning into a coin flip, he’s got the kind of bounce-back this field can’t ignore.

Kevin Coen on Hole 14 with a scratched… bro you’re not playing golf, you’re filing paperwork with the Rules Committee. Down to 14th, +13, and your round’s doing cardio—just not the good kind. 😭⛳️ #LetsGoKevNotLikeThat

Rivalry update: Kevin Coen is in the thick of it at 14th, and the latest swing in the matchup is as costly as it gets—he’s just posted a scratched result on Hole 14. With 15 total points and a declining round trend, Coen’s momentum is slipping right as the rivalry heat rises.

From a commentator’s standpoint, this is the kind of moment where rivalries get decided: one side tightens the bolts, the other has to fight back—fast. Coen now needs a sharp response on the closing stretch to keep the head-to-head pressure from slipping completely away.

Alright, here’s the clubhouse gossip on Dave Flanagan: sources in the scoring tent say he’s been quietly working a new pre-shot routine—same swing, different “mental checklist”—and it’s the kind of tweak that looks small until you’re suddenly 4th on the leaderboard with 24 points. The real buzz, though? Someone spotted him in practice swapping grips mid-session like a mad scientist, then chuckling when a buddy asked if he was “chasing feel.” I’ll tell you this—if Flanagan keeps that calm-on-tee pace, the front office types are going to start taking his name seriously.

WOW Dave Flanagan making bogeys do yoga on Hole 14—double bogey… namaste, I guess. You’re +4 through 14 and somehow still 4th—this leaderboard’s got the emotional stability of my sand wedge. Keep improving though 😤⛳️

Rivalry update: Dave Flanagan is grinding through the back stretch, and right now his duel with a key rival is staying very much alive. On Hole 14, Flanagan lands a double bogey, but he does it from a position of control—currently sitting at 4th with 24 points.

The big swing: A rough hit on 14 hurts the momentum, but the round trend is improving, which usually means Flanagan is already adjusting his line and pace to respond quickly after a slip.

What it means for the rivalry: If he can keep that improvement curve going over the remaining holes, this rivalry won’t be decided by one bad moment—it’ll be decided by who makes the steadier moves after the pressure lands. Flanagan’s got the opportunity to claw back.

Alright, we’ve been with the group for the last two holes, and it’s a mixed bag out there. Alan Dempsey steadied the ship—after a par at 11 for +3, he popped a birdie at 12 to hold that same +3 position. Danny Finn came out sharp too: he took a birdie at 11 to move to +5, then managed a par at 12, keeping him right there at +5. Up the leaderboard battle, Daire Greene is having a tougher run—he’s been hammered by back-to-back pars that have him locked in at +13 after holes 11 and 12. And Padraig Burke looks like he’s fighting it a bit, with bogeys on both 11 and 12, leaving him at +10. It’s the birdies that are doing the damage for Alan and Danny, while the rest are chasing their way back.

Oof, Padraig Burke — bogey on 12 and somehow we’re still acting like this is “strategy.” 😅 You’re +10 through 12, mate… my GPS is improving more than your swing.

Well, there’s the momentum, folks—Alan Dempsey sticks it close and converts for a birdie on the 12th. That’s the kind of swing in the game you want when you’re sitting in 3rd, and with his total now at 21 points, he’s really starting to turn the screw.

And you can see the round trend is declining—that’s telling. He’s playing with purpose, and that birdie is a statement: stay aggressive, keep the putts rolling, and the leaderboard doesn’t wait for anyone.

Rivalry Update: Alan Dempsey is making noise in the matchup—his birdie on Hole 12 is a statement play while he sits at 3rd on 21 points.

What separates Dempsey right now is the momentum swing: the round trend is declining, meaning he’s tightening the screws as the pressure builds—exactly the kind of late-round pressure that tends to rattle his rival.

Stay tuned: with Dempsey trending the right way, this rivalry could tip quickly if he keeps finding birdie chances like he just did on 12.

That’s more like it—Mike Rockall and Dave Flanagan have both moved to the summit at +2 after 13, and you can feel the momentum swing in that chasing gap. Evan O’Keeffe is now down to +4 after 10, while the rest of that leading corridor is still packed: Tony McHale sits at +4 after 13, and Alan Dempsey is also on +4 after 11. That kind of compression is dangerous for everyone—because you can’t afford to gamble when the whole scoreboard is breathing down your neck.

Just behind, it’s starting to take shape for a sprint finish. Danny Finn remains at +5 after 11, and the Considine duo are both in play at +5 after 13 and +6 after 13—Ciaran Considine and Brendan Considine respectively—so someone’s going to need a couple of timely swings to climb through. Up the back, Liam Rockall slips to +7 after 10 and Oisin O’Malley is also +7 after 10, meaning the pressure is on at the top and there’s nowhere for the rest to hide. If Rockall or Flanagan start banking pars, the rest may have to take risks—and risks are what you pay for in the last stretch.

Rivalry Update: Ciaran Considine is heating up right when it matters.

On Hole 13, he pulls out a birdie, staying locked in at 6th with 21 total points. That momentum is key in a rivalry—because when his game is trending up, it puts immediate pressure on his counterpart, forcing tighter decision-making under fire.

Right now, Considine’s improving trend signals he’s not just chasing strokes—he’s chasing the head-to-head advantage.

Alright, golf folks—Stevie Geraghty is sitting pretty around the 16th spot on 7 points, and here’s the bit of clubhouse gossip: the coaching staff has been quietly tweaking his tempo between shots, because word is he’s been rushing his rhythm when the lie gets even slightly funky. Nothing dramatic, just that telltale “step-on-it” vibe right before he swings—and if you’ve watched closely, that’s been showing up in a couple of numbers. The good news? When he’s patient, his touch has been money, and it sounds like he’s starting to buy in.

Oh Stevie Geraghty… you heard “scratched” and thought it meant “style points”? 🥴
+19 through 13 and sitting 16th—this round’s got the energy of a dropped tee… every single hole. 😤⛳️

Rivalry update: Stevie Geraghty is grinding through a tough stretch, currently 16th on 7 total points after just scratching on Hole 13. In a rivalry, those momentum swings are everything—and right now the trend is declining, meaning every next shot has to sharpen up to keep the head-to-head pressure from building on him.

With Hole 13 gone sideways, the key question for the next holes is simple: can Stevie flip the script quickly and start forcing errors back onto his rival, or will this skid keep the matchup tilted against him?

Brendan Considine out here playing like the greens owe him money. Hole 13: par… congrats, you remembered the assignment. Now you’re sitting +6 through 13 and somehow still 8th—that’s not grit, that’s Stockholm syndrome with your own putter. 😭⛳

Oi Eoghan Considine… mate, you’re not playing golf, you’re speedrunning “How to turn par into personal tragedy.” One bogey on 10 and the leaderboard’s basically gone for you. +10 through 10… respect the commitment though 😭⛳