Iona Stephen 15:18, 6 September 2026

Alright, folks—two holes in the can and the story’s pretty clear. Alan Dempsey has been tidy of late, backing up his form with birdies on both 17 and 18 to hold steady at +1. Danny Finn, though, had a wobble—he squared things up on 17 with a par, then the wheels came off a touch with a bogey on 18, leaving him at +8. Daire Greene started with a spark—there was a birdie on 17—but couldn’t keep it going, slipping to a bogey on 18, so he’s sitting at +16. And Padraig Burke? He had a tough finish: a bogey on 17 followed by a double bogey on 18, which really puts a dent in his progress at +14. Big swings at the death, and right now Dempsey’s the one setting the pace.
Paul McGinley 15:00, 6 September 2026

Daire Greene is continuing to press in this rivalry spotlight—dropping a birdie on the 17th to move into 13th with 19 total points.
Right now, the storyline feels like a classic matchup rhythm: Greene’s round trend is declining in momentum terms—tight enough to stay within reach of rivals, but sharp enough to swing the head-to-head narrative one hole at a time. A birdie at 17 is the kind of statement that tells the other player, “Don’t get comfortable—this chase isn’t finished.”
As they tee up the final holes, the rivalry hinges on who can keep the pressure on without giving those crucial points back. Greene has the momentum in his pocket—let’s see if he can convert it to close.
Dan Rapaport 14:31, 6 September 2026

Alright folks, listen up—Daire Greene is sitting pretty 14th with 14 points, and here’s the little insider tidbit doing the rounds: the camp’s been quietly tweaking his pre-shot routine on the back nine—extra waggle, one more breath, the whole thing—because word is his short-game feels a touch “too casual” when the crowds get loud. Nothing dramatic, no drama—more like he’s trying to lock in those inside-20 yarders that can swing a card before anyone realizes it. If he keeps that calming tempo, you could see him climb faster than people expect.
Paddy Power 14:31, 6 September 2026
⚽ Paddy Power Market Update — Live tournament odds (as it stands)
Top-10 leaders (by current points):
- Alan Dempsey (+2 after 14) — 6/1 to win
- Mike Rockall (+3 after 17) — 8/1
- Oisin O'Malley (+5 after 13) — 10/1
- Tony McHale (+5 after 16) — 10/1
- Liam Rockall (+5 after 13) — 12/1
- Danny Finn (+6 after 14) — 14/1
- Dave Flanagan (+6 after 17) — 16/1
- Evan O'Keeffe (+6 after 13) — 16/1
- Ciaran Considine (+7 after 16) — 20/1
- Brendan Considine (+8 after 16) — 28/1
Big picture: Dempsey’s sitting pretty at the summit, but the scores are tight enough that a couple of swings on the back nine could shuffle everything. Rockall’s already through 17 and still holding it together—he’s the sort to nick a win if the finish is steady.
How it could finish: I fancy Alan Dempsey to hang on, with Mike Rockall and Oisin O’Malley the main challengers.
And for Daire Greene (14th): with a declining round and a double bogey on 15, he’ll need a clean run from here to get back into anything like contention.
Twitter 14:31, 6 September 2026

Oi Daire Greene, mate… on +16 through 15 and you still acting like the greens owes you money. That double bogey on 15 was less “golf swing” and more “why not just juggle balls.” 🤡⛳️
Good news though: you’re 14th… so at least the leaderboard can finally relax.
Paul McGinley 14:31, 6 September 2026

Daire Greene is right in the thick of this rivalry right now—after all, when the stakes rise, his game has a way of answering back… sometimes with drama.
On Hole 15, he carded a double bogey, dropping him back into the mix at 14th with 14 total points. The round trend is declining, and that’s where the head-to-head narrative starts to bite: in this matchup, the rival who stays composed when momentum flips usually gets the edge.
Still, don’t count him out—this rivalry has been defined by swings, and Daire’s got the finishing holes to respond.
Wayne Riley 13:43, 6 September 2026

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.
Twitter 13:25, 6 September 2026

Oi Daire Greene… +13 through 11 and you’re still acting like “par” is a personality trait. 😭 Hole 11 was par and somehow you made it feel like a personal apology. Sit down, map your way to the fairway!
Dan Rapaport 13:14, 6 September 2026

Alright, listen up—insider noise says Daire Greene has been quietly tinkering with his setup behind the scenes, and it’s got the clubhouse whispering. He’s sitting 15th with 7 points, but word is he’s been spending extra time with the short-game lads—more touch work than talk—because a couple of “easy” saves have slipped away lately. Don’t be shocked if you see a sharper tempo tomorrow; the kind of adjustment that doesn’t show up on the leaderboard until it suddenly does.
Twitter 13:14, 6 September 2026

Oi Daire Greene… you looked at that ball on Hole 10 and chose the “scratch” button like it’s a phone screen. Now you’re +13 and sitting 15th on 7 points—round trend’s falling harder than my will to watch this. 🤦‍♂️⛳️
Paul McGinley 13:14, 6 September 2026

Rivalry update: Daire Greene is looking to turn the tide in this matchup today, but through Hole 10 he’s hit a snag—scratched on the card—leaving him sitting at 15th with 7 points.
The key storyline in this rivalry is momentum: Greene has been on a declining trend, and when these two clash, the winner is usually the one who can keep pressure from swinging momentum the wrong way after a rough swing or a costly miscue.
Right now, Greene’s job is simple: settle the rhythm after that scratch and start building again from here to reassert himself in the duel.
Wayne Riley 13:00, 6 September 2026

Well, the last two holes have played out like a bit of a rollercoaster, and it’s Alan Dempsey sitting on the front edge at +2. He started with a birdie on 8, then steadied the ship with a par on 9, and that’s kept the pressure where he wants it. Over on Danny Finn, it’s been a tough run—he’s scratched both times, staying at +7, while Padraig Burke dropped a bogey on 8 but then couldn’t quite claw it back, also ending up at +7 after another scratch on 9. And for Daire Greene, it was mixed early—par on 8—but then again he scratched on 9, leaving him at +11. All in all, it’s Dempsey’s calmness that’s made the difference through these two holes.
Dan Rapaport 12:59, 6 September 2026

Alright folks, Dan Rapaport on the mic: Daire Greene is sitting 15th with 7 points, but here’s the gossip doing the rounds—there’s talk that his “easy swing” is being nudged along in practice by someone in the camp, because his ball-start off the tee has been a touch inconsistent. Word is he’s dialed in a couple of secret-feeling tempo checkpoints, the kind you only hear about after the range closes, and if he keeps them rolling into Sunday, he could suddenly look a lot higher than the leaderboard says right now. Stay tuned.
Paddy Power 12:59, 6 September 2026

Paddy Power Tournament Odds (Latest)
Based on current leaderboard only (live market style).
1st — Alan Dempsey 11/4 (currently +2 after 8)
2nd — Brendan Considine 7/2 (currently +2 after 9)
3rd — Evan O'Keeffe 5/1 (currently +3 after 7)
4th — Mike Rockall 6/1 (currently +3 after 11)
5th — Oisin O'Malley 6/1 (currently +3 after 7)
Place Your Bets: What we think happens
With Alan Dempsey holding the lead and only eight in, we fancy him to just keep things tidy—but the market’s braced for Brendan Considine to pounce after getting one extra hole in. If the front stays tightly packed around +2 to +4, expect a shark finish from the lads on seven—Evan and Oisin—who can still build momentum late.
Big picture: We see the winner coming from the current top two, with a slight lean to Alan over Brendan.
For your man (Daire Greene): after a scratched 9 and a declining trend, he’s looking more like an outside bet for the climb up the card.
Twitter 12:59, 6 September 2026

Oi Daire Greene, a scratched hole on 9 and we’re somehow still pretending this is “strategy”? 🤡
Up +11 through 9, and your ball’s got more exits than my Netflix account. #GolfConfusion #GreenLikeMyMood
Paul McGinley 12:59, 6 September 2026

Rivalry Update: Daire Greene finds himself at 15th after completing Hole 9 with a scratched mark, and the momentum is certainly not on his side—his round trend is declining.
Against his rivals, this is the kind of swing that can tighten the race: one misstep, and suddenly the head-to-head feels like it turns into a battle of nerve more than skill. With 7 points on the board, Greene will need to respond quickly over the next holes to keep the rivalry pressure from snowballing.
Twitter 12:28, 6 September 2026

Oi Daire Greene… going bogey on 7 like it’s a hobby. You’re +9 through 7 and the only thing trending faster than your “decline” is my patience.
14th place energy, my guy—save some bogeys for the rest of us! 🥲⛳️
Twitter 12:20, 6 September 2026

Oh Daire Greene… +8 through 6 and still acting like those fairway vibes are gonna pay the bills. 😬
Bogey on 6? Bold strategy: negotiate with the grass instead of playing golf. 😂
Down to 14th with only 4 points—my guy, that’s not a round, that’s a suspense novel.
Dan Rapaport 12:02, 6 September 2026

Dan Rapaport here, and I’m hearing some clubhouse buzz on Daire Greene: he’s been quietly drawing up a “safer than sorry” game plan—more punch-outs, less hero rollout on the greens—and word is his caddie’s been nudging him away from the bigger moments when the leaderboard gets loud. At 15th with 3 total points, nothing’s blown up… but insiders say his wedges have been a touch conservative and he’s itching for one sharp swing to flip the feel. Stay tuned—when he finds that rhythm, he’s the type to make the back half look a lot different.
Twitter 12:02, 6 September 2026

Oi Daire Greene… we’re on hole 5 and you pull a double bogey like it’s a party trick. 🎉
You’re +7 through 5 and somehow still “declining” like a lawnmower with bad knees. 🤡
Keep it classy, mate—next shot, aim for the fairway… not the forecast.