Golf In World War II
German aircraft from 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 they crossed the coast, they would clear their guns by firing a few rounds at the golf courses. Golfers were urged to take cover.
** Richmond Golf Club **
* Temporary Rules 1940 *
1. Players are asked to collect bombs and shrapnel to save causing damage to the mowing machines
2. In competitions, during gunfire players may take cover without incurring a penalty for ceasing playing.
3. The positions of known delayed action bombs are marked with red flags.
4. Shrapnel may be moved on the fairway, or in the bunkers, without penalty.
5. A ball moved or destroyed by enemy action, can be replaced without penalty provided it's not nearer the hole.
6. A player whose stroke is affected by a bomb exploding may play another ball from the same place. Penalty one stroke. [A little harsh?]