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2.) Or think of fore like before , as you might say watch out before you get hit by my golf ball that I hit so badly that it might hit you even if you are 2 fairways over. ... Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Sports > Golf > Question > Discussion of "Why do golfers say 'fore' and not some other term?
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It is funny how sometimes you may say what you hear other people say before you even fully understand what it means. ... The word fore is also short for yelling to your forecaddie to let them know the ball is headed their way. ... digg:Why do golfers only say fore ?
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If your shot is in danger of hitting or landing very close to another player or group of players on the course (for instance, if you slice a ball into an adjoining fairway), you should yell "fore!" to warn players to watch out. ... For more, see our FAQ entry, "Why do golfers yell "fore" to warn others of an errant shot?"
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golf.about.com/cs/golfterms/g/bldef_fore.htm
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From the Golf History FAQ, the About Golf Guide examines the question, "Why do golfers yell 'fore' for errant shots?" ... Golf History FAQ: Why Do Golfers Yell "Fore" for Errant Shots?
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golf.about.com/cs/historyofgolf/a/hist_fore.htm
golf.about.com/cs/historyofgolf/a/hist_fore.htm
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Derivation 4 Fore! and Caddie ... It is probable that golfers called to their “Forecaddie!”, who would always be some distance ahead to draw attention to the fact the ball was coming and, in time, this was shortened to “Fore!” The almost contemporaneous appearance of the terms caddie, fore-caddie and fore!
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www.scottishgolfhistory.net/fore_caddy_derivation.htm
www.scottishgolfhistory.net/fore_caddy_derivation.htm
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Say Fore to Michigan Gol ... Fully 20% of the nation's golfers are in this area, and we have by far the best product. They are currently exploring a golf Internet site, regional television and high impact media.
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www.webgolfer.com/april/fore.html
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One possible explanation for the term is that it is meant as the seafaring term for “front.” On a ship, mariners do not say "front" and "back," but rather "fore" and "aft." Shouting “fore” in golf is a way to warn those in front of you to look out, so this explanation certainly makes some sense.
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www.wisegeek.com/why-do-golfers-yell-fore.htm
www.wisegeek.com/why-do-golfers-yell-fore.htm
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Fore in golf comes from the forecaddie who accompanied a group on the course. The forecaddie would be alerted to find a poor shot.
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