As summer fades into the amber hues of late August, the EuroDov Tour’s regular season prepares to close its chapter with one last test: the 2025 Forrester-Lochgelly Open (FLO). Held on Sunday 17th August, the narrow fairways and glassy greens of Lochgelly Golf Course have long had a say in shaping seasons — and this event will not only determine the Standings in the Order of Merit as the players head to the Tour Champs but could also etch another name into the annals of tour legend.

The 2025 season has been defined by dramatic swings in form, surprise winners, and a fierce battle at the top of the Tour Rankings. With the leaderboard tightening, and players jockeying for both pride and postseason positioning, Lochgelly becomes more than just a golf course — it becomes a crucible.

Here, we break down each of the 14 players in the field, analyze their form and past performances, and deliver our data-driven prediction for who might lift the trophy come Sunday evening.

Here is your complete field breakdown, odds, and the prediction for who will triumph in Fife’s most fateful showdown.
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Player-by-Player Analysis and Odds
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David McColgan

Tour Ranking: 1st | Average Score: 68.00
2025 Finishes: 1st (St Andrews), 1st (Kinghorn), 4th (MCM), 2nd (Dodhead), 4th (Canmore)
FLO History: 1st (2022), T1st (2023), 3rd (2024)
Odds: 2/1 (Favourite)

McColgan enters as the form player on Tour and a two-time winner of this event. After a dominant start to the season — including consecutive victories — he’s remained untouchable at the top of the rankings. But it’s his Lochgelly record that truly sets him apart.

No one has mastered this course quite like him: A FLO title in 2022 and runner-up in 2023 and a podium finish last year. His game — precise, patient, and clinical — thrives here. If he brings even his B-game, he could complete a historic hat-trick.
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Richard Mair

Tour Ranking: 2nd | Average Score: 69.25
2025 Finishes: 3rd (St Andrews), 4th (Kinghorn), 2nd (MCM), 4th (Dodhead)
FLO History: T1st (2023), 3rd (2024)
Odds: 3/1

The biggest threat to McColgan is Richard Mair. Quietly, efficiently, Mair has assembled one of the most complete seasons on record — four top-4 finishes and the second-best scoring average on Tour. He’s also one of just three players in the field with a FLO title under his belt.

While McColgan may have the headlines, Mair has the substance — and his win here in 2023 proved he can handle the pressure. He’s a strategic ball-striker and has a knack for avoiding the big number. If he plays his game, we could be in for a classic duel.
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Paul Gowens

Tour Ranking: 4th | Average Score: 69.50
2025 Finishes: 2nd (St Andrews), 6th (Kinghorn), 1st (MCM), 9th (Dodhead), 9th (Canmore)
FLO History: 1st (2024)
Odds: 5/1

The defending champion has returned with a vengeance.

Gowens clinched the 2024 FLO title and followed it up this year with a win at Pitfirrane and a runner-up finish at St Andrews. While he’s faded slightly since spring, his game remains potent — especially off the tee, where he carves up Lochgelly’s tight corridors with precision.

If the greens are receptive and he avoids loose swings, he’s more than capable of becoming the first back-to-back FLO champion since McColgan.
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Daniel Peck

Tour Ranking: 3rd | Average Score: 71.80
2025 Finishes: 8th, 2nd, 6th, 5th, 5th
FLO History: 2nd (2022), 10th (2023), 3rd (2024)
Odds: 6/1

Few players have come closer to winning the FLO without sealing the deal than Peck. His trajectory — 2nd, 10th, 3rd — suggests he’s on the cusp.

Though he hasn’t won yet in 2025, he’s finished top 6 in four of five events. He’s methodical, technically sound, and knows how to play the long game. If the leaders falter, Peck will be right there to clean up.
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Callum McNeill

Tour Ranking: 13th | Average Score: 74.80
2025 Finishes: 5th, 10th, 9th, 8th, 8th
FLO History: 9th (2022), 3rd (2023), 2nd (2024)
Odds: 8/1

Callum McNeill is building a compelling case for being Lochgelly’s nearly-man. He’s finished one spot higher every year, culminating in last year’s runner-up placing.

While his 2025 form doesn’t scream contender, he’s proven repeatedly that the FLO brings out his best. It wouldn’t be a shock to see him finally go one better — especially if the leaders trade blows.
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Kevin Brannan

Tour Ranking: 9th | Average Score: 70.75
2025 Finishes: 6th (St Andrews), 9th (Kinghorn), DNP, 1st (Dodhead), 3rd (Canmore)
FLO History: 5th (2023)
Odds: 10/1

Brannan has flown under the radar all season — but he might just be the dark horse of the tournament.
With an average score just behind the leaders and two podiums in his last two starts (including a win at Dodhead), he’s found form at just the right time. He also placed a strong 5th at the FLO in 2023. Ignore him at your peril.
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Stuart Allan

Tour Ranking: 8th | Average Score: 72.00
2025 Finishes: 9th, 4th, 7th, 2nd, 7th
FLO History: 3rd (2022), 9th (2023)
Odds: 12/1

Consistent. Underrated. Dangerous.

Allan has quietly pieced together five top-10 finishes and posted a strong 3rd at the 2022 FLO. His game is built on control and tempo — both vital on a course where aggressive players can quickly unravel.
Expect another solid run, especially if conditions are firm.
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Denis Duncan

Tour Ranking: 10th | Average Score: 70.67
2025 Finishes: 10th (Kinghorn), 5th (Dodhead), 1st (Canmore)
FLO History: 10th (2022), 12th (2023), 7th (2024)
Odds: 14/1

After a slow start, Denis Duncan exploded into life with a King’s Cup victory at Canmore. He’s improved at the FLO each year, and his 70.67 average score ranks among the best in the field.

If he keeps his driver in check, he has the tools to go deep into Sunday.
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Others in the Field

Stevie Orr

Tour Ranking: 19th | Avg: 75.4 | Odds: 40/1

Has strong finishes in 2025 (including 4th and 3rd), but no known FLO form. Outsider with upside.

Ally Greenshields

Tour Ranking: 14th | Avg: 76.5 | Odds: 50/1

Consistent FLO performer (6th in both 2023 and 2024), but lacking momentum this season.

Alan Duncan

Tour Ranking: 15th | Avg: 76.8 | Odds: 50/1

Won at Canmore, but his other 2025 finishes are well outside contention. A long shot unless he replicates King's Cup form.

Jim Robertson

Tour Ranking: 27th | Avg: 83.0 | Odds: 100/1

Struggling for form as he builds back from his medical exemption in 2024. Unlikely to contend.

Greig Baxter

Tour Ranking: 20th | Avg: 77.25 | Odds: 80/1

Hasn’t found rhythm in 2025. Needs a fast start to stand a chance.

Stuart Sutherland

Tour Ranking: 5th | Avg: 72.75 | Odds: 16/1

Solid across the board. Steady season and multiple top 10s. FLO form unclear, but one to watch.
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Prediction: Who Wins the 2025 Forrester-Lochgelly Open?

Winner: David McColgan

Too strong. Too proven. Too consistent. His form and FLO mastery make him the logical pick.

Runner-Up: Richard Mair

Everything points to another big finish — but can he chase down McColgan on his turf?

Podium Dark Horse: Kevin Brannan

In red-hot form with low scoring ability. Could sneak into the top 3 or even shock the field.
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Final Thoughts

The 2025 Forrester-Lochgelly Open arrives as a crossroads: the end of the regular season, the start of a reckoning. For some, it’s about cementing greatness. For others, redemption. And for a lucky few, it may be about something more — history.

Lochgelly will test every player. And come Sunday evening, one name will be etched into the granite of EuroDov lore.

Will it be the king? The challenger? Or the unexpected?
Let the final chapter begin.