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You know what to do: Yell "Fore!" as loud as you can. That is the international word of warning in golf. It lets golfers playing near you know that an errant golf ball might be heading their way, and they need to take cover. ... (See also - History FAQ: Why do golfers yell "fore"?)
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There are a variety of explanations as to why golfers yell “fore” when hitting a golf ball. While no one is exactly sure where the term came from, it is now a commonly used way to warn other people on the golf course. Some experts suggest t...
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"Fore!" is shouted as a warning when it appears possible a golf ball may hit other players or spectators. It means "ahead", and it's believed to come from the military "beware before", which was shouted when sh...
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Watching the US Open, why do golfers mark their ball on the green only to put it back immediately afterwards and putt? (self.AskReddit) ... Why do golfers only yell fore ? (tydaniels.com) ... Why Do People Yell Into Their Cell Phones (thelstalk.com)
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In fact, the court said, Mr. Tom was not even required to yell "Fore," the traditional way of announcing, "Attention! ... If every ball behaved as the golfer wished, there would be little "sport" in the sport of golf. That shots go awry is a risk that all golfers, even the professionals, assume when they play.
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eCampus.com: Why Do Golfers Yell Fore?: Reynolds, Ty: 9780969428770: cheap: : ... ; Other versions by this Author ... Cover Art for Why Do Golfers Yell Fore?
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In the alternative, I suggest that golfers be required to wear protective gear. Something along the lines of what’s worn for ice hockey might do, but only if it is three or four inches thicker all around.
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Number 1 December 1992 ... If you're reading this, that means we actually got it done. I'll explain: 1992 was the 'If anything can go wrong it certainly will' tour, and one of the casualties was ... When you cut a tree you yell "timber," and when you set dynamite you yell "fire in the hole," so why do golfers yell "fore"?
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Yelling "fore" is simply a shorter way to yell "watch out ahead" (or "watch out before"). It allows golfers to be forewarned, in other words. The British Golf Museum cites an 1881 reference to "fore" ...
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