April brought us sunny days and great course conditions. We played Monarch Links, Strawberry Farms, Talega, Tijeras Creek, and Oak Creek. This month we will be teeing it up on May 7 at Arroyo Trabuco, May 14 at Tijeras Creek, May 21 at Talaga, and May 28 at Monarch Links. Contact russler65@gmail.com for information.
—Bob Russell
Golf In World War II
German aircraft leaving Norway would fly on missions to northern England. Because of the icy weather conditions, the barrels of their guns had a small dab of wax to protect them. As the planes crossed the coast, they would clear their guns by firing a few rounds at the golf courses. Golfers were urged to take cover. Hence, these rules:
Notice from the Richmond Golf Club, London, England Temporary Rule 1941:
- Players are asked to collect bombs and shrapnel to save
causing damage to the mowing machines. - In competitions, during gunfire players may take cover
without incurring a penalty for ceasing play. - The positions of known delayed action bombs are
marked with red flags. - Shrapnel may be moved on the fairway or in the bunkers
without penalty. - A ball moved or destroyed by enemy action can be
replaced without penalty provided it is not nearer the
hole. - A player whose stroke is affected by a bomb exploding
may play another ball from the same place. Penalty one
stroke. (A little harsh?)
—USGA.org
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