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Boris: “can’t compare our stats to other countries as there isn’t enough data” Also Boris: “we’re doing the right thing with education as the data suggests other countries are doing the same”

They’re now literally just making up the stats and comparative figures to make sure they’re hitting their five targets. Insanity.

Agree with this, it’s always a balance on decision making. I guess the point I was trying to make is that according to the stats, your more likely longer term(averaging your scores out over time) to score better hitting 3W/chip than 2x9. However, that’s always going to be situational depending on lie/wind/ability/hole shape etc.

Played about as well as I’ve ever played last night on the back nine. 74-10 net 64(-7) with 4 birdies on the last 11. I’d also debate the “irons off the tee” logic, I used to be a firm believer in it, and would hit a lot hybrids to fairways and leave myself long shots in to most par 4s. However, I think the strokes gained stats both for pros and amateurs are pretty supportive that the further down you are the lower your scores are likely to be. Statistically over time, a wedge from the rough will outscore a 6 iron from the fairway. Similarly on par 5s used to always be a layer-upper but not almost always just try and get as far down as I can. This is obviously somewhat dependant on keeping the ball remotely in play but I think I’ve knocked a few shots off my handicap and best rounds by being a lot more aggressive off the tee in the last 18 months.

I’m really enjoying the 10mins gaps, far less waiting around and a far better flow. Obviously not sustainable longer term as so many less people couldn’t play but the course flows so much more smoothly that the 6-7min gaps in the summer normally.

I’ve seen on twitter this morning that it proves there is racial injustice in the UK. If there was racial equality there wouldn’t be more BAME deaths.

I’d almost certainly say to get some second hand stuff off eBay, some great deals going round on 3-5 year old gear that will be fine for what you need to begin with. Basically everything I’ve read and seen shows that the improvement for a beginner to average player on new equipment compared to that from around 2015-16 is minimal. the only advantage of new clubs - as I mentioned a couple of posts back - is being able to get fit. However , If you were going to invest £2,000 on clubs and getting fitted. Id say to use that money book a block of lessons with a pro and a second hand set to begin with, and your money will be far better invested in improving your game, than buying expensive brand new clubs. 10 lessons with a decent pro would set you back say £400 your fundamentals will be set and they should be able to build you a pretty solid swing and setup to move forward with - more so than a £2,000 brand new set of clubs.

322 deaths today is good news apparently.

This country is one of the most welcoming and diverse countries in the world to migrant workers according to Matt the Cock [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Be interesting if trump tries to use what seems to be the case that the majority of the more extreme riots happened in democratic states/cities as a campaign tactic in the summer. Feel it’s something his base support will easily buy into.

What a weekend to get back to it. Some horrible shots but a net 67 on Saturday was brilliant. New fitted irons are so easy and consistent to hit. Always sceptical about the amount you could improve from a fully fitted set of clubs, having got down to 10 with a second hand eBay set. But now thinking I need fitted for my woods as well, as the irons have made such a difference.

Ours is waiting until the announcement on Thursday before making times available. 10am Friday is going to be chaos trying to book the tee time.

It’s the media’s fault.

Caught in traffic from wherever he’s been today.

The fact he’s making a love statement on national TV virtually confirms he runs the country. He shouldn’t be even close to doing something like this as a SPAD, it’s the first time ever something like this has happened. FWIW, I’m sure he’s going to double down on saying it’s all reasonable and enrage people even more. No danger he quits.

Can’t wait for Laura to ask what’s for dinner.

Wonder how many laps of his garden they’ll make captain Tom do tomorrow.

Still no golf in Scotland until 28th May at the earliest. Great, can knock about in the park as much as you want, walk past people in the street and stand in crowded supermarkets and other shops all over Scotland. But can’t have a game of golf in the fresh air where it’s so straight forward to avoid other people.

Did not see that last episode coming, really really good tv. Looking forward to season 4, i assume, next year.

I’ve binged this with the wife this week. 2 episodes into S3 and loved it. Wont read until I’ve finished S3 incase anyone has posted spoilers. Really liked the story arcs between seasons building the mob from early s2 for example.

More chance of him coming out thinking “there were two nurses in the ward, think they could have got by with one”.

Our course all green keepers are still working 4 hours 6 days a week so by the end of this the course should hopefully be in great condition. Had the dog down today and all divots on the holes I walked had been repaired, greens being cut and swooshed. With a long time not playing, and the GKs still working the course should be incredible whenever we’re allowed to play again.

If Hello Fresh is considered essential and allowed to carry on as normal I’ll be just fine when it comes to food.

The only thing that can be agreed is that the general population of Britain are idiotic selfish c***s.

With idiots not doing what they’re told it should be.