Alright folks, today got me digging into Grayson Murray’s latest season, figured ya’all wanna know the real deal behind his numbers. Started simple, y’know? Grabbed coffee, opened the laptop, aimin’ to list out the top 5 must-know stats. Trust me, it ain’t as smooth as it sounds.
Starting Off: The Raw Data Hunt
First thing? Scoured tour websites. Real messy stuff. Scores everywhere, tournaments mixed up like last week’s laundry. Jotted down basics:
- Scoring average per round? Yeah, found it eventually.
- Drivin’ distance? Took three different sites before numbers kinda matched.
- Those greens in regulation – man, definitions vary by site! Got frustrated.
Hit refresh like fifty times. Browser froze twice. Classic.
Hitting the Wall: Stats Don’t Match Up
Got stuck when tryin’ to figure his FedExCup points streak. One site says he made five cuts straight, another says three! Even called over my buddy Ted – he shrugged. Ended up cross-checking six, seven sources. Made a janky spreadsheet because scribblin’ on paper went sideways. Dropped coffee on it. Figures.
Then came the putting stats. Strokes gained, total putts per round… felt like readin’ hieroglyphs. Converted numbers manually. Screwed up the decimals once. Had to redo two tournaments worth. Ted just chuckled from the couch. Jerk.
The Grind: Piecin’ It All Together
Sorted the mess into rough buckets:
- Off-the-tee monster? Checked distance ranks.
- Clutch moments? Dug into final round scores under pressure.
- Consistency? Tracked cuts made versus blow-up weeks.
Realized stat #4 had to be mental toughness – cuz ya know, comebacks ain’t just numbers. Found that wild playoff win. Goosebumps, swear.
The Ugly Finale: Rankin’ the Top 5
Argued with myself for an hour. Is that driving stat really top 3? Moved stat #5 up twice. Rewrote descriptions five times. Finally slammed the laptop shut at midnight. Ted asleep. Quiet victory beer. Posted it raw this mornin’. Ain’t perfect, but it’s honest work.
Moral? Golf stats are a jungle. You wrestle ’em into submission or get lost. Still wonderin’ if stat #2 shoulda been higher… ah well.