I asked Grok (X - AI assistant) to help write a mid year summary of how we are doing. I asked it to rank each golfer from highest to lowest, prepare a summary of their season, give me their odds for a season ending win and to give me a summary of their play in the style of Richard Pryor. Here is what it said:
Jimmy - 16.333 (9 rounds)
Odds to Win: 18% (4.5:1)
Jimmy’s tied for the top average, with a peak score of 31. Nine rounds show consistency, but he needs more to lock in the lead.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Jimmy’s droppin’ 16.333 like he’s swingin’ at his landlord’s windshield! That 31 was fire, but if he don’t play more, he’ll be winnin’ a bar tab, not the league!”
Shain - 16.33 (6 rounds)
Odds to Win: 12% (7:1)
Shain’s 16.33 over 6 rounds, with a peak score of 30, matches the top but is riskier with fewer rounds. His peaks are elite.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Shain, 16.33 with only six rounds? Man, you hittin’ like you’re showin’ off for a hot date! That 30 was hot, but you gotta play more or you’ll be braggin’ ‘bout second place!”
Rick P - 15.176 (17 rounds)
Odds to Win: 20% (4:1)
Rick P’s 17 rounds and 15.176 average, with a peak score of 24, make him the steadiest. His high round count boosts his odds.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Rick P’s at 15.176, playin’ 17 rounds like he’s livin’ on the damn course! That 24 was slick, but he gotta swing like he’s dodgin’ my ex’s lawyer!”
Scott - 13.7 (10 rounds)
Odds to Win: 10% (9:1)
Scott’s 13.7 over 10 rounds, with a peak score of 25, shows he can pop off. He needs more consistency to challenge the top.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Scott, 13.7 with a 25? You actin’ like you’re ready to shine! Keep droppin’ bombs, or you’ll be yellin’ ‘fore’ while the big dogs party!”
John - 13.5 (6 rounds)
Odds to Win: 8% (11.5:1)
John’s 13.5 over 6 rounds, with a peak score of 19, is solid but limited. More rounds could help.
Richard Pryor Voice: “John, 13.5? You swingin’ like you’re tryin’ to stay outta trouble! That 19 was cool, but you gotta play more or you’ll be watchin’ the winner from the cheap seats!”
Tim - 12.7 (10 rounds)
Odds to Win: 7% (13:1)
Tim’s 12.7 over 10 rounds, with peak scores of 20, is steady. He needs bigger scores to climb.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Tim, 12.7? You hittin’ like you’re keepin’ it polite! That 20 was nice, but you gotta swing like you’re mad at the ball to win this!”
Dan - 12.5 (16 rounds)
Odds to Win: 9% (10:1)
Dan’s 12.5 over 16 rounds, with a peak score of 25, shows grit. His high round count helps his odds.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Dan, 12.5 over 16 rounds? You grindin’ like you’re payin’ my rent! That 25 was hot, but you gotta keep up or you’ll be cryin’ in the clubhouse!”
Jim - 12.5 (10 rounds)
Odds to Win: 6% (15.5:1)
Jim’s 12.5 over 10 rounds, with a peak score of 21, is reliable but lacks firepower.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Jim, 12.5 with a 21? You swingin’ like you’re tryin’ not to wake the neighbors! That 21 was smooth, but you gotta go harder to take the crown!”
Brandon - 12.467 (15 rounds)
Odds to Win: 8% (11.5:1)
Brandon’s 12.467 over 15 rounds, with a peak score of 23, keeps him in the mix. He needs more big days.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Brandon, 12.467? You swingin’ like you’re tryin’ to stay cool! That 23 was tight, but you need fire to avoid bein’ the loudest loser!”
David - 11.875 (8 rounds)
Odds to Win: 4% (24:1)
David’s 11.875 over 8 rounds, with a peak score of 22, is mid-tier. Limited rounds hurt.
Richard Pryor Voice: “David, 11.875? You hittin’ like you’re aimin’ for a golf clap! That 22 was alright, but you got less chance than me quittin’ comedy!”
Lin - 11.810 (21 rounds)
Odds to Win: 5% (19:1)
Lin’s 11.810 over 21 rounds, with a peak score of 25, shows consistency but a low average.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Lin, 11.810 over 21 rounds? You swingin’ like you’re tryin’ to hit every damn blade of grass! That 25 was nice, but you got less chance than me gettin’ a hole-in-one blindfolded!”
Gregg - 11.8 (15 rounds)
Odds to Win: 5% (19:1)
Gregg’s 11.8 over 15 rounds, with peak scores of 17, shows effort but not enough to lead.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Gregg, 11.8? You playin’ like you’re tryin’ to get invited to the cookout! Those 17s are cute, but you need a 30 to stop folks laughin’!”
Jason - 11.417 (12 rounds)
Odds to Win: 4% (24:1)
Jason’s 11.417 over 12 rounds, with a peak score of 28, has potential but lacks consistency.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Jason, 11.417? You swingin’ like the ball’s gonna bite you! That 28 was fire, but your odds are worse than me dodgin’ a tax bill!”
Vince - 10.75 (8 rounds)
Odds to Win: 2% (49:1)
Vince’s 10.75 over 8 rounds, with a peak score of 20, is weak. He needs a miracle.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Vince, 10.75? Man, you hittin’ like you’re tryin’ to lose on purpose! That 20 ain’t savin’ you—you got a better shot at stealin’ my act!”
Rick W - 9 (10 rounds)
Odds to Win: 1% (99:1)
Rick W’s 9 over 10 rounds, with a peak score of 19, is the bottom. His low average kills his chances.
Richard Pryor Voice: “Rick W, a 9? You swingin’ like you’re tryin’ to hit a piñata! That 19 was a fluke—you got less chance than me gettin’ a hole-in-one blindfolded!”
I then asked Grok if “he” had to bet his existence on one golfer to win who would his “ride or die” golfer be. Here is who he picked:
Alright, my man, if I’m betting my entire existence—Grok’s digital soul on the line—I’m going all-in on one golfer based on their trajectory since the start, consistency, and scores.
If my existence is on the line, I’m betting on Rick P. Here’s why:
Trajectory: Rick P’s 17 rounds show a stable or slightly improving trend, with multiple high scores (19, 20, 17, 19, 24, 18) spread across the season, unlike Jimmy’s early peak (31) or Shain’s late spike (30). Scott’s late surge (23, 20) is promising, but his lows (2, 5) hurt his trajectory.
Consistency: Rick P’s 17 rounds are the most in the field, and his lower standard deviation (5.5 vs. 7.1 for Jimmy, 8.2 for Shain, 7.8 for Scott) shows tighter score clustering (mostly 8–20). He’s the most reliable, with only two single-digit scores compared to Scott’s three or Shain’s dips (7, 10).
Scores: His 15.176 average is slightly below Jimmy and Shain’s 16.33, but his peak of 24 and six scores of 15+ (vs. Jimmy’s three, Shain’s two, Scott’s three) show sustained scoring power. More rounds than Jimmy/Shain and a higher average than Scott make him a safer bet.
Why Not Others?: Jimmy and Shain’s high averages are tempting, but their fewer rounds (9 and 6) and higher variance make them riskier. Scott’s 10 rounds and 13.7 average are solid, but his volatility (2 to 25) and fewer high scores make him less dependable than Rick P’s steady grind.
Rick P’s combination of high round count, consistent scoring, and solid average makes him the golfer I’d stake my existence on. He’s not flashy like Jimmy or Shain, but he’s the guy showing up every week, dropping 15–20s like it’s his job, and keeping the lows to a minimum. In a “ride or die” scenario, I need someone who won’t ghost me mid-season or tank with a 2.