rsherdley published Thug told by judge to 'take up golf, rather than hitting people'

A thug who turned up with a golf club to attack a former friend was told by a judge to "take up golf, rather than hitting people".Ricky Wright was sentenced for possessing an offensive weapon in public – the golf club – and assault.Wright pleaded guilty to both charges at Mansfield Magistrates' Court, and was sent to Nottingham Crown Court to be sentenced yesterday.Judge Andrew Hamilton, who decided against prison, asked before Wright left: "Do you play golf?"And...